mbighouse.blogspot.com: Michigan Friday: Everybody Loves Chris

When Jimmy got to Michigan he put together one great staff, whether you are an on the field coach or a staff member.  One of those hires was Rashan Gary's head coach at Paramus Catholic, Chris Partridge.   Chris was hired as Director of Player Personnel and has done a great job of recruiting this year. 

As soon as DJ Durkin got hired at Maryland, one of his first calls was to Chris to offer him an on the field coaching role.   Jimmy quickly got involved and offered Chris a promotion to the LB coach for the bowl game.   I also expect he will be in similar role next season.   TomVH of ESPN reports that Chris coached the defensive line at The Citadel and defensive backs at Lafayette.

Since Chris is now an "on the field" coach, he can leave campus and visit recruits.   We are hearing he was in Orlando to visit LB Jonathan Jones on Thursday and is expected to give Devin Bush Jr. a visit in South Florida today.  Chris we need LB's please bring in a bunch of guys!!

This was a great save by Jimmy and should help lessen the recruiting impact of losing DJ.

• Brandon Peters won the Gatorade Player of the Year for Indiana and Ben Bredeson took home the same award for Wisconsin.

This weekend will have another Big Ten Championship game without the Wolverines.   MSU will take on Iowa.  I was really hoping for  The Rudock Bowl, but we know Michigan had a few hiccups on the way to that goal.   I'm not 100% sold on Iowa, as I think they are a decent team but not a top 5 team.  I think State wins a tough game and pulls away at the end. 

MSU 28 Iowa 13

• One Michigan DC candidate is off the board as Barry Odom, Missouri's DC was promoted as their head coach last night.

• Rich Rod is being interviewed by South Carolina for their opening.  RR's defenses might be an issue in the SEC.  

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