What did they win?

The didn't get in trouble for paying recruits, the highest-ranked of which didn't even commit to them (Walter Nolan).

So they paid $.
Lost the recruit.
Didn't win big on the field.
But the "they didn't get in trouble for doing what they were doing" part gets lost behind the fact that what they were doing wasn't working anyway.

A&M outbid Tennessee for Noland.

Do we have to reiterate what happened with that bought and paid for A&M class? USC and Oregons's big $ transfer QBs are now in the pros, while Washington and Utah have been winning the Pac 12. OU has paid and faded further into the zone wher Michigan was in 2021- Solid, should be better, but becoming a second thought on the national stage.

Or will we just continue to wear blinders and act as if that didn't happen and NIL hasn't had an effect on football yet "now that it's legal"? When it wasn't, programs were doing the same thing they can do now...Pay recruits.

An academic related committee is going to decide if Dug can play in non home games.

This is probably the halfway point of the semester.

He’s really happy with the direction the program is headed under Sherrone and is very happy for Grant Newsome‘s promotion. He was one of the reasons Owens committed to the program in the first place.

He has spoken with Casula a number of times already and is looking forward to meeting him soon.

full story tomorrow.

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When was the last time Michigan lost more than 20 games in a season?

Maize & Blue Review's Josh Henschke, Trevor McCue, and Brock Heilig recap and rate the transition of Michigan Football from Jim Harbaugh to Sherrone Moore. Coaching staff, transfer portal, and what's next as we head to spring practice.

Just saw on his Instagram he was in Cancun. Guys, I'm worried he's going to transfer to the University of Cancun. The University of Cancun Fightin' Raccoons? I don't know that sounds made up 🤷

Hopefully he's oh I don't know just on a pleasant vacation 😂 insert joke about them putting money bags in trash cans Yada yada 😂

I saw on the NFL network a mock draft has him going in the first round. Again if that happens its huge. To show kids you can come to Michigan learn to block and have averahe stats and go in the first round is huge. We could have 3-4 first rounders and another 3-4 in the second round. All this will show recruits we can put you in the NFL and play team ball. Let's hope.

Lots of topics in today's pod including what player pre-spring takes the biggest jump for UM football for next year? Other items disscussed include combine numbers for certain players, how to feel about the new 12-team playoff and what to make of the new Big Ten members joining this year from the west coast.
Breakdown
Open 00:00-1:22
Player that makes the big jump for UM 1:23-13:48
Feedback 13:49-32:53
UM basketbLL 32:54-35:30
Rumors & feedback 35:31-38:46
12-team playoff 38:47-57:03
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Eventually asked his thoughts on how Michigan matched up vs Bama (before revealing I was a diehard fan). He said very well, and added that JJ had been playing hurt for the last month... When I asked how he knew that he said that his algo followed 100 beat writers.

When I asked about the other game, he said Washington was not a good matchup for Texas.

As NFL Draft analysts watch more tape of Michigan and look beyond stats, they get higher on the Wolverine prospects.
NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah recently updated his Top 50 Prospects list, and two Wolverines are rising.
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Nevada buck, and why do so many Ohio trolls listen to every word he says?

....Harbaugh's chickens. People suggested BBQ or Fried chicken as options.

My wife was 100% against this. Not a PETA thing but she makes a point.

My wife always looks at things from a business perspective so here goes.

Harbaugh said his chickens were high producers and low maintenance. If this is true she said you can get more ROI by not plucking our feathered friends.

They are still laying and you still have the option of a BBQ or fried at a later date.

And she still wants to know...WHERE THE HELL IS MIKE HART

And field storming by fans.

Duke player gets hit yesterday after the Wake Forest upset. Media and players calling for storming to get banned. How about make an easy adjustment like waiting :60 or heading thru a designated rush lane?

We have all learned to adjust to the wait for replay at the very end of games to verify victory at times.

BTW. If the PA announcer at Crisler today had a sense of humor he’d warn fans to be mindful of the Boilermakers on the court in the event of a Wolverines victory.

What was Harbaugh referring to when in the Natty post-game celebration he yelled: “Pull it down! Pull it down! We did that! We did that!” 😂

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The four-star WDE out of Kansas will be making several trips this spring. Hit the link to see where he’s going and if any schools are standing out yet.

https://n.rivals.com/news/four-star-wde-jayden-woods-has-busy-spring-lined-up

Just taking a stab, but I could see Jenkins early in round 2. I suspect LAC will start to build through the trenches.

Zeke Berry is at In-N-Out Burger. So that's why he's been traveling 😂

News has been slow lately, so I thought I’d give everyone a chance to relive the five best moments (in my opinion) of the 2023 season.

Zach Edey's 35 points and 15 boards too much for Michigan.
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when nothing is going on. I mean, we’ve even had a conversation on dog poop. Don’t get me wrong, we needed to have that discussion, but man we need some football!

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