06-03-2013, 08:48 AM
17 year old boys have never been the most non-partisan observers and rational decision makers. I'm sure Michigan recruiters are able to cherry-pick enough "facts" to make Michigan look truly on par with the other truly elite academic institutions. As for their championship potential, I won' t poo-poo their chances given how quickly fortunes can change in big-time college football (see Stanford '07 vs. '10-'12 and Auburn '10 vs. '12.) Michigan clearly has the resources to put together a run and given the overall weak B1G, their opportunity of running the table in the future are better than most.
In the end, a recruit's choices reveals their true nature, not what they said was important going into the process. And not just choices of school, but what they do when they're there. If Winovich attends UM and avails himself of all the academic opportunities that are open to an elite athlete with interest, then I'm sure he can get an elite education.
Even if we filled a 100K stadium, it wouldn't get the recruits who are drawn to the all-consuming football culture of the SEC, ND and some B1G schools. These boys don't just want the screaming fans on Saturdays, they want to be idolized for their efforts Sun through Fri as well.
In the end, a recruit's choices reveals their true nature, not what they said was important going into the process. And not just choices of school, but what they do when they're there. If Winovich attends UM and avails himself of all the academic opportunities that are open to an elite athlete with interest, then I'm sure he can get an elite education.
Even if we filled a 100K stadium, it wouldn't get the recruits who are drawn to the all-consuming football culture of the SEC, ND and some B1G schools. These boys don't just want the screaming fans on Saturdays, they want to be idolized for their efforts Sun through Fri as well.