Crazy 4 Maize and Blue

Harbaugh and his staff are off to a great start for the 2019 cycle. With only four commits on board, it still puts them firmly in the Top 10 and average star rating of 86.25. That is extremely high. Overall, 2019 seems like a stronger year than 2018 in regards to quality of players available at the top. There wasn't a single 5-Star that I was completely enamored with this past year. Yeah, it hurts to lose out on a few top prospects to Ohio State, Alabama, and Georgia... but it's OSU, 'Bama, and the Dawgs! Everybody is losing out on recruits to them right now. Michigan actually flipped some interesting prospects from Georgia Tech (DE Julius Welschof), Iowa (FB Ben VanSumeren), and Florida (Taylor Upshaw). All three guys have flashed the 5-Star athleticism, but they have either played against inferior competition or have very little experience playing the game at all. At any rate, there is a lot of time ahead. A lot will happen in the next 12 months. Michigan will surely...

I've been very quiet on here this season, for various reasons. Family. Work. Life. And the fact that it was somewhat of a painful season to watch left me with very little to say. It is what it is, which is about exactly what we thought it would be going into the season. There is simply no need for me to say too much, as I would only be pointing out the obvious. Of course, it is okay to be critical of Michigan's 8-4 season if you wish. It was, afterall, a season that saw them lose to both rivals again while only getting one win over a bowl eligible team (Purdue). Every team deserves the feedback in college football. As a fan, we want all these young men to improve themselves on and off the field. That's what it is all about and criticism can be helpful throughout the process. However, when reviewing the last 13 games of the Wolverines' schedule, one needs to make sure that nothing is taken out of context. In other words, there needs to be an understanding of the big pi...

Early signing period opened up on December 20th. And for the first time ever, the Wolverines have been able to sign committed recruits before the holiday season. This will allow the coaches to put there attention on other recruits that may still be on the fence. It will also allow those truly committed kids to no longer worry about any offers getting pulled right before National Signing Day. It's a great thing for college football. In all, Coach Harbaugh has received nine letter's of intent (LOI) this morning. And at least one of them was a complete surprise. Signed LOI: Mustapha Muhammad TE   4-Star 6'4"/235lbs (Missouri City, TX) Grade: 85 - The type of top tight end prospect the team needed in this class. A good athlete with multiple tools to work with at the position. Joe Milton QB   4-Star  6'5"/222lbs (Orlando, FL) Grade: 84 - Big kid with the biggest arm to come to Ann Arbor since Ryan Mallett 11 years ago. Will need some time to refine his ski...

OL Emil Ekiyor 4-Star - Status: Decommitted from Michigan in favor of 'Bama. Who can blame him? The Tide get just about any top target they set their sights on and turn them into NFL prospects and Ekiyor is now their top commit for 2018. Best of luck to him. I hope they all play each other soon. Michigan's class is still ranked higher than 'Bama's according to  247 Sports . RB Hassan Haskins 3-Star - Status: Committed to Wolverines. The newest addition to the class is not ranked by most recruiting services, but appears to be a solid prospect to carry the ball down the road. The Wolverines needed another player here, and they believe they got a kid that is flying underneath most radars because he didn't display elite physical skills in any camps or play against top competition in high school. WR JaMarr Chase 4-Star - Status: Committed to Florida but is being heavily pursued by Harbaugh's crew. Things have apparently heated up after McElwain was fired. Woul...

Outside from a few random comment sections on the local fish-wrap websites, I have remained relatively silent through the first seven weeks of the college football season. And most of what I've had to say has been positive; often taking the high road in any engagements (though I've had my moments!). It seems, however, that many other fans and writers have decidedly taken a road more often traveled by Internet trolls. Sure, THE TEAM has provided enough bad material to discuss that would leave a terrible taste in any armchair quarterback's mouth, but is there any reason to really be angry? In my opinion, no . As I have alluded to, each week's respective game has led to new drama played running wild through the minds of Wolverine Nation. Whether it's controversy at the QB position, air conditioners in visiting locker rooms, another loss to Sparty, or a near choke-job at IU, Harbaugh and company have not been able to get out of the shadows from what many feel is a ter...

Unbelievably great game by Harbaugh and company. He and Don Brown coached circles around McElwain and his crew. I will be reviewing the game and commenting on it more soon. And honestly, you probably don't need me to tell how great it was do you?

Michigan Vs. Florida Preview The Setup: To put it simply, the Gators are looking to beat the Wolverines for the first time in four tries while avenging the last loss, a 41-7 shellacking in the Citrus Bowl two years ago. It is now year three in both Harbaugh's and Florida Coach Jim McElwain's tenures. Expectations keep getting higher for both coaches. McElwain has managed to win the SEC East Division the last two years while compiling a 19-8 record. Comparatively, Harbaugh has yet to beat Ohio State or win the Big Ten East Division with a 20-6 record. On the surface, this looks like a big game. And it is for sure. These are two big-time college football programs with a lot of history and traditions. However, the game itself has very little impact on how the season will play out for either team. First of all, it has zero impact on their respective conferences records, which is the single most important stat in college football. Of course a win for either team would provide so...