2024 Michigan Season Thread

[FearlessF]

Only if it's an upgrade 

[ELA]

Only if it's an upgrade

Problem is it's always going to be an upgrade if that's your plan, because no HS recruit worth a damn is committing to play knowing you are bringing in a senior every year.  You will have you portal starter, and then your 3* backup who is content to be the backup at a helmet school, and get his mop up duty.  There are times where you do it, like this year.  But I think that's a terrible annual plan

[Mdot21]

Not sure you want to be bringing in a new QB every year

In the portal? Agree. 

In HS recruiting? Definitely disagree. Get a top 10 rated HS recruit QB every single year and eventually one will pan out imo. 

Portnoy didn’t say just portal, he said high school or portal. I’m actually with it on the HS side. I’d rather not get a portal QB. Getting a portal QB means you whiffed on the HS QB. Just do better getting the HS recruit QBs and ya won’t need the portal for a QB.

[ELA]

Ah, then yes

[847badgerfan]

I HATE the idea of paying for a HS QB, or any HS player. That's not how it's supposed to work.

[ELA]

I HATE the idea of paying for a HS QB, or any HS player. That's not how it's supposed to work.

I disagree.  I'd rather pay for recruits than poach a kid who has been developed elsewhere.  I'd be fine with no NIL limits if they got rid of the portal

[Mdot21]

I HATE the idea of paying for a HS QB, or any HS player. That's not how it's supposed to work.

I pretty much agree, but this is the world we live in. And QB is by far the most important position on the field.

Tennessee looks smart AF right now dropping that bag on Nico. That kid is a STUD and I sure as hell wish he was QB'ing Michigan right now...

Portnoy needs to get on the phone with Bryce Underwood ASAP and ask him his price to sign with Michigan.

[MrNubbz]

I HATE the idea of paying for a HS QB, or any HS player. That's not how it's supposed to work.

I disagree.  I'd rather pay for recruits than poach a kid who has been developed elsewhere.  I'd be fine with no NIL limits if they got rid of the portal

I disagree at least you're ponying up for someone established instead of a swing and a miss. Buckeyes paid Ewers a million Bucks a few seasons back but he left never playing.Good on him - but wasted wages from someone,not fond of the portal or NIL but pay for someone who will see the field frequently if this nonsense is the status quo

[ELA]

I'm not saying its money well spent, I just hate poaching other teams rosters

[Mdot21]

it's happening...


https://twitter.com/On3sports/status/1841856078297890831

[CatsbyAZ]

Tennessee looks smart AF right now dropping that bag on Nico. That kid is a STUD and I sure as hell wish he was QB'ing Michigan right now...

I looked up the numbers on QB Nico Iamaleava's deal. $1.9M/yr - wow! I knew a few of these kids were into deep pockets but when you see what the numbers are it brings a tangible perspective. 

For example, do most NFL backups even make that much - $2M/yr? Should a productive starter like Nico make $2M/yr yet be projected by the NFL as a backup, I could see players in his situation staying all four years rather than rushing the jump to the NFL.

[SuperMario]

I looked up the numbers on QB Nico Iamaleava's deal. $1.9M/yr - wow! I knew a few of these kids were into deep pockets but when you see what the numbers are it brings a tangible perspective.

For example, do most NFL backups even make that much - $2M/yr? Should a productive starter like Nico make $2M/yr yet be projected by the NFL as a backup, I could see players in his situation staying all four years rather than rushing the jump to the NFL.

Can't wait to see all these 18 year old college kids make that type of money. Shouldn't have any negative consequences and I'm sure it will lead to a life of drive, especially as they get older.

[Temp430]

With all that NIL money I'm kind of worried about Michigan's highly rated prospects and recruits sticking around.  Like what's to keep freshman QB Jayden Davis in Ann Arbor?  The coaching staff that developed Warren, Orji, and Tuttle?  

[847badgerfan]

I know @Mdot21 doesn't care much for this kid, and it would make me happy if Portnoy buys Underwood and this kid ends up in Madison.

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