So this is unprecedented. As of writing this Michigan has already brought in five transfers in the week since the portal opened. They are widely expected to be adding a sixth in Indiana TE AJ Barner. What is going on? Did something change? Did we become the new Portal U? Well, I thought we should talk about it. PORTAL? Much of what Brian went through last week is still true. Zach Shaw of 247 wrote a comprehensive assessment of Michigan's needs yesterday that isn't behind a paywall so I'll just point you to that. Updates by position, with some additional scouting thoughts: Cornerback: There are a lot of names out there and very little to suggest Michigan is making any headway with them. They're facing elite competition for Virginia's Fentrell Cypress, who's made visits to FSU and UCLA and "doesn't talk much about Ohio State" it may be he's looking to go somewhere warm. UNC's Tony Grimes, whom Michigan recruited hard out of high scho
take my heart and make it strong you re simply the best oh, you sound just like tina. close. close. it is the highlight, a high school football star will remember for the rest of his life. with a clear shot at the end zone, he intentionally stepped out of bounds, and that is why this is our, boom, favorite story of the day. that s right. the coach and teammates cheered him on and for good reason. it was all about the play that followed. abc s ron claiborne has more. reporter: for the high school junior michael ferns, he was used to making big plays on the football field. the 17-year-old running back has committed to play football for the university of michigan after his team wrapped up an undefeated season this year, all the while maintaining a 4.0 gpa. but it was this play in an early october game when he stepped out of bounds just one yard shy of a touchdown that has many calling ferns a hero.