Things discussed: Chris Partridge: He knows how the SEC is doing NIL. Brian & Seth: He also knows how to coach linebackers. Oversigning Assistants: You know there's gonna be attrition. Everyone's expecting Helow to have a soft landing somewhere. LBs: I've been grading tough on the LBs but it's hard not to watch the TCU game and not think you need an upgrade there. Turning Junior Colson into an elite defender is how you make this into an elite group. They have depth there suddenly. Hoops on a run: Didn't play defense vs Nebraska Spike Albrecht vibes for Keisei Tomanaga. Turning the corner? We'll see against… Indiana: TJD has come into his own, uses his athleticism, doesn't get bumped off his game, knows where his teammates are. A lot of respect for their role players who've added to their games. IU is starting to look more like what they were supposed to be preseason. Lots of height is going to be tough on Dug, so need Hunter to win his matc
Things discussed: Cameron Brandt: a Mike Morris guy. The upside class? They have some dudes but analysts aren't excited about any of them. Is this a blip or is Michigan locked out of 5-stars? Market is still finding its level, but Michigan isn't going to get anywhere if they're not competitive on money. Market finding level example: Nyck Harbor, who brings in a "marketing team" that doesn't know what they're doing and try to sell the kid on Oregon and he ends up at South Carolina, where the family admits Michigan was superior on every other point but promised money. Watch these Oregon, A&M, MSU, Miami classes: when money's the only reason you go somewhere somebody else will come along. Process will become less transactional than it is now. Can you compete this way? Craig says yes. Seth/Sam say no, you need your JJs and Corums and Edwards and Will Johnsons. You can build an OL, but if you want elite edge rushers, cornerbacks, quarterbacks, run
Decision day is now officially around the corner for Top247 safety Jacob Oden. The Harper Woods (Mich.) standout recently announced a top five of Michigan, Michigan State,