There's been a lot of discussion regarding Michigan's lack of effort in the transfer portal this year.
I think one point that has been overlooked is that Michigan did in fact, succeed in the transfer portal, but not in a traditional way.
Michigan's coaching staff and NIL program focused heavily on RETAINING our existing players rather than reeling in new ones.
In 2024, Michigan played defense rather than offense in the portal and in this regard, Michigan was very succesful.
Just look at what happened to Alabama or Washington. I agree, that Michigan should have gone after a QB and a lineman or two but the timing just did not work out.
Moore also had to contend with filling out a coaching staff. Cut Moore & Co. some slack.
By the time, our roster and coaching staff had stabilized, the window for the portal was essentially over.
With that being said, Michigan should absolutely RAID the transfer portal in 2024/2025.
I think one point that has been overlooked is that Michigan did in fact, succeed in the transfer portal, but not in a traditional way.
Michigan's coaching staff and NIL program focused heavily on RETAINING our existing players rather than reeling in new ones.
In 2024, Michigan played defense rather than offense in the portal and in this regard, Michigan was very succesful.
Just look at what happened to Alabama or Washington. I agree, that Michigan should have gone after a QB and a lineman or two but the timing just did not work out.
Moore also had to contend with filling out a coaching staff. Cut Moore & Co. some slack.
By the time, our roster and coaching staff had stabilized, the window for the portal was essentially over.
With that being said, Michigan should absolutely RAID the transfer portal in 2024/2025.
