Wolverine247 Board

Grew up a Michigan fan?

Because that means they've had a connection to the program since they were a child and it gives Michigan an advantage in their recruitment.

How many times do you need to hear that McDowell isn't a big UM fan?

Here are some direct quotes from him:

“My dad got me hats and stuff, so I was a Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State fan because I played (video) games a lot,” he said.

Is it possible to be a fan of both Michigan and Ohio State?

“I do not know,” he said laughingly. “People ask me that – I’m not a big fan of any school to tell you the truth. It’s like any school is my favorite school.”

He is playing the game, and nobody knows where he sits but those close enough to him. I suspect he may have knew at one point, but now is more open to other schools.

Agreed. I think your Shane comparison is spot on. People need to quell the euphoria, and not count the chickens before they are hatched - so to speak. M.McDowell has two 12-0 teams courting him, as well as UM. I guess I am more reallistic. Regardless if his parents made him wait, he has waited, and has not named a leader.

I understand your doubts, they are not as irrational as some of the doubts people have with other recruits. With that said, I would have more confidence regarding McDowell if I were you. As you said, he's not a slam dunk. But if today were NSD he would sign with Michigan. He has not publicly named a leader since strongly hinting we were it earlier this year, but there are some sources who feel very confident we land McDowell in due time and as a result I'm also confident. ND will be our primary competition for him. I really just don't see Malik picking ND over Michigan when it's all said and done.

Something like 212 yards.

EDIT: Thought you said what his stats were, not how he looked. My bad.

TomVH is very high on Wiegers as well. He has seen Wiegers live multiple times and is as impressed with him as nearly any other QB.

I hope that's the case because I agree with #2. I think that Harris could be a flat out stud-WR in college.

Harris said he'll play football in college.

Take it from Drake himself:

"Coach (Tom) Izzo and coach (Mark) Dantonio have given me the leeway," Harris said. "Once I get there I'll probably start leaning toward football."

A lot of guys always start with both, and I'm sure Harris will as well, eventually they usually all pick one or the other. Or if they stick with both they wind up not reaching their potential in either sport.