Denard Robinson has taken at offensive analyst role at Jacksonville University. Similar to roles on Jimmy Staff, this is a paid non on-field coaching position. Which means his duties will include: scouting, working on game plans, and also working with the players off the field.
As you know, Denard participated in the short lived AAF and it looks like he has no interest in trying out for the XFL. We wish Denard good luck in everything he does, including becoming a full time football coach!
Hopefully, the Wolverines "Safety Dance" continues today as 4 star Makari Paige from West Bloomfield announces his commitment (5:30 PM).
Makari was a visitor this past weekend with his head coach and former Wolverine Ron Bellamy. Paige will pick his school over his final 4 of Ohio State, PSU, Kentucky, and of course the Wolverines. He also has offers from Oklahoma, ND, Northwestern, Wisconsin and 16 other schools. The 24/7 Composite has him ranked the #243 player in the country.
Paige is 6'3 185 pounds and Allan Trieu best comparison is Jarrod Wilson who is now in the NFL playing for the Jaguars. Lots of news today about Jacksonville!
If Makari picks the Wolverines he would join safeties Jordan Morant and RJ Moten in the 2020 class. My guess is Don Brown has at least one of these guys pegged for the Viper role.
from The BIG HOUSE Blog http://mbighouse.blogspot.com/2019/07/michigan-tuesday-denard-gets-new-job.html
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
Online and at its new center, Lurn fosters a community of entrepreneurs
Not long after launching his digital marketing business in 2004, recent University of Maryland, College Park graduate Anik Singal noticed something: there weren’t enough resources for young entrepreneurs like himself. The problem was also an opportunity, and lead Singal to broaden his focus.
from https://open.maryland.gov/blog/online-and-its-new-center-lurn-fosters-community-entrepreneurs/
Monday, July 29, 2019
Michigan Monday: Safety Dance
Don Brown and Jimmy got their pick on Saturday, when 4 star NJ athlete RJ Moten picked the Wolverines over many other major programs. RJ could play offense or defense in college, but many insiders expect that he will end up as a Safety at Michigan. He is also a strong baseball prospect and will suit for the Michigan Baseball team as well.
This was a great pick-up for the Wolverines as "rooms are filling up" fast in the 2020 class. He is the 22nd commit in the class that is expected to be 24-25 tops. RJ can bring some elite coverage skills and could also change sides if Michigan ends up with issues at the WR or RB position.
RJ is a 4 star to all services minus Rivals which has him as a NR 3 star. Seems they haven't seen him play yet. RJ is 6'0 and 200 pounds and could grow into the Viper role as well in the future.
RJ picked the Wolverines over ND, PSU, UK, VT, Duke and others.
Is Michigan done at the Safety position now fort the 2020 class?
It doesn't look that was as instate Bloomfield Hills 4 star Safety Makari Paige is planning on committing tomorrow at 5:30. If RJ is the cover Safety, Makari is the one that will hit you.
from The BIG HOUSE Blog http://mbighouse.blogspot.com/2019/07/michigan-monday-safety-dance_29.html
This was a great pick-up for the Wolverines as "rooms are filling up" fast in the 2020 class. He is the 22nd commit in the class that is expected to be 24-25 tops. RJ can bring some elite coverage skills and could also change sides if Michigan ends up with issues at the WR or RB position.
RJ is a 4 star to all services minus Rivals which has him as a NR 3 star. Seems they haven't seen him play yet. RJ is 6'0 and 200 pounds and could grow into the Viper role as well in the future.
RJ picked the Wolverines over ND, PSU, UK, VT, Duke and others.
Is Michigan done at the Safety position now fort the 2020 class?
It doesn't look that was as instate Bloomfield Hills 4 star Safety Makari Paige is planning on committing tomorrow at 5:30. If RJ is the cover Safety, Makari is the one that will hit you.
- Michigan also picked up a commitment this weekend (probably a PWO) in Long Snapper in Greg Tarr. Welcome Greg!
- Former LB recruit who went to Alabama over Michigan, Eyabi Anoma has left Alabama and entered the transfer portal. The rumor is Eyabi's mother is sick and he is looking to be closer to home. Michigan will probably call but he is most likely going to Maryland to play for his former position coach at Bama.
from The BIG HOUSE Blog http://mbighouse.blogspot.com/2019/07/michigan-monday-safety-dance_29.html
Coming soon to the Port of Baltimore: Faster-moving freight
A faster, more cost-effective way to move cargo is coming to the Port of Baltimore, Governor Larry Hogan announced on Tuesday. Maryland will receive $125 million as part of the federal INFRA (Infrastructure For Rebuilding America) Grant Program. The funding will allow the state, in partnership with CSX, to double-stack shipping containers in the Howard Street Tunnel in order to break the rail bottleneck before the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore.
from https://open.maryland.gov/blog/coming-soon-port-baltimore-faster-moving-freight/
Friday, July 26, 2019
Michigan Friday: BBQ Visit List
Jimmy and Staff will be hosting most of the 2020 committed class at the BBQ this week, in fact the only guys not in town will be J.D. Johnson, Roman Wilson, Jeffrey Persi, Kris Jenkins, and Nick Patterson.
What I like to focus on is the guys not committed but will be at the BBQ:
2020
from The BIG HOUSE Blog http://mbighouse.blogspot.com/2019/07/michigan-friday-bbq-visit-list.html
What I like to focus on is the guys not committed but will be at the BBQ:
2020
- Darion Warren-Green a 4 star CB from California (maybe tentative)
- RJ Moten 4 star athlete/Safety from NJ expected to commit to Michigan on Saturday.
- Makari Paige 4 star instate Safety could be on commit watch.
2021
There could be 25+ guys from the 2021 attending. Here are some highlighted guys:
- Garrett Dellinger, 4 star Instate OT from Clarkston
- Donovan Edwards, 4 star Instate RB from West Bloomfield
- TreVeyon Henderson, 4 star CB from VA
- Yanni Karlaftis, 4 star OLB brother of 5 star DT now at Purdue
- Drew Kendall, 4 star OT from MA
- Corey Kinder, 4 star RB from Cincinnati
- Ryan Linthicum, 4 star C from MD
- Tywone Malone, 4 star DT from NJ
- JJ McCarthy, 5 star QB committed to Michigan
- Damon Payne, 5 star Instate DT from Belleville
- Rocco Spindler, 4 star Instate OG from Clarkston
Side note: How good is Clarkston's offensive line?
2022
Will have 6 or 7 guys attending including legacy recruits Will Johnson, son of
Deon and Alex VanSumeren brother of Ben.
Deon and Alex VanSumeren brother of Ben.
This event is now clearly for future classes and for the current class families to bond with coaches and other players families. Michigan seems to be doing very well in the 2021 class right now with some big time guys on campus this weekend.
We all expect good news from RJ but there is another rumored commitment as well. Could it be Makari?
from The BIG HOUSE Blog http://mbighouse.blogspot.com/2019/07/michigan-friday-bbq-visit-list.html
Thursday, July 25, 2019
Michigan Thursday: Free Taylor Lewan
Former Michigan OT and current Titans OT Taylor Lewan is facing a 4 game suspension for PED use. Taylor denies taking any banned substances.
"I just wanted to make it clear to them that I didn’t take anything knowingly,”. Lewan said regarding his message to his teammates. “I know what the policy is and I know people will have their split opinions on it, but I’ve never done anything knowingly that would cheat the game. I’m getting all my supplements tested right now and doing all that but for the most part what I said in the video is true.”
Taylor as we know is an "excitable" person and likes to live a bit dangerously. He famously push or hit an OSU fan after a Michigan loss in Ann Arbor while he was still a student. He is also a common guest at the NHL Nashville Predators slamming beers and having a good time with his teammates. Taylor in the NFL as been a very good Pro Bowl OT and is really the key to the Titans offensive line.
Taylor denies taking anything knowingly but that won't matter if his B sample shows the same banned substance.
We wish him good luck, but its highly probably he is going to miss some games to start the season. The expectation is that Taylor will appeal any suspension.
from The BIG HOUSE Blog http://mbighouse.blogspot.com/2019/07/michigan-thursday-free-taylor-lewan.html
"I just wanted to make it clear to them that I didn’t take anything knowingly,”. Lewan said regarding his message to his teammates. “I know what the policy is and I know people will have their split opinions on it, but I’ve never done anything knowingly that would cheat the game. I’m getting all my supplements tested right now and doing all that but for the most part what I said in the video is true.”
Taylor as we know is an "excitable" person and likes to live a bit dangerously. He famously push or hit an OSU fan after a Michigan loss in Ann Arbor while he was still a student. He is also a common guest at the NHL Nashville Predators slamming beers and having a good time with his teammates. Taylor in the NFL as been a very good Pro Bowl OT and is really the key to the Titans offensive line.
Taylor denies taking anything knowingly but that won't matter if his B sample shows the same banned substance.
We wish him good luck, but its highly probably he is going to miss some games to start the season. The expectation is that Taylor will appeal any suspension.
from The BIG HOUSE Blog http://mbighouse.blogspot.com/2019/07/michigan-thursday-free-taylor-lewan.html
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Wolverine Wednesday: BBQ Update - RJ Moten Has A Decision To Make
Michigan Football will host its annual BBQ at the Big House this weekend and the headliner at the event will be RJ Moten, a 4 star athlete that is expected to play DB if he commits to Michigan.
RJ is 6'0 and 200 pounds and ranks the #93 player to 24/7. He plays both ways in NJ at RB and at Safety. He is known for his pass catching skills out of the backfield on offense. Here's the catch, he is also a star centerfielder on the baseball team. If he comes to Ann Arbor its expected he will play both Baseball and Football. The issue is, he could get drafted by Major League Baseball and could take the money and run.
This seems to be a risk Don Brown and Jimmy are willing to take to get this talented athlete on campus. You know Jimmy loves that RJ plays baseball. RJ is expected to announce his decision later this week, so the timing seems strong that he will be a Wolverine.
Michigan will also host instate Safety prospect Makari Paige this weekend. Makari is another 4 star Safety from West Bloomfield who has offers from the likes of Ohio State, UK, PSU, Arizona and others. Paige is known as big hitter and could even grow into the Viper role on his 6'4 185 frame. I would also put Makari on commit watch.
Michigan could land 2 Safeties this weekend! In a 2020 class that is getting pretty full.
I also expect there will be many 2021 guys in town for the BBQ as well.
from The BIG HOUSE Blog http://mbighouse.blogspot.com/2019/07/wolverine-wednesday-bbq-update-rj-moten.html
RJ is 6'0 and 200 pounds and ranks the #93 player to 24/7. He plays both ways in NJ at RB and at Safety. He is known for his pass catching skills out of the backfield on offense. Here's the catch, he is also a star centerfielder on the baseball team. If he comes to Ann Arbor its expected he will play both Baseball and Football. The issue is, he could get drafted by Major League Baseball and could take the money and run.
This seems to be a risk Don Brown and Jimmy are willing to take to get this talented athlete on campus. You know Jimmy loves that RJ plays baseball. RJ is expected to announce his decision later this week, so the timing seems strong that he will be a Wolverine.
Michigan will also host instate Safety prospect Makari Paige this weekend. Makari is another 4 star Safety from West Bloomfield who has offers from the likes of Ohio State, UK, PSU, Arizona and others. Paige is known as big hitter and could even grow into the Viper role on his 6'4 185 frame. I would also put Makari on commit watch.
Michigan could land 2 Safeties this weekend! In a 2020 class that is getting pretty full.
I also expect there will be many 2021 guys in town for the BBQ as well.
from The BIG HOUSE Blog http://mbighouse.blogspot.com/2019/07/wolverine-wednesday-bbq-update-rj-moten.html
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