Comments on: Carlton Brundidge to Michigan

By: Report: Brandan Kearney Will Pick MSU | UM Hoops.com

Report: Brandan Kearney Will Pick MSU | UM Hoops.com — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:32:37 +0000

[...] It’s tough to see a life long Michigan fan commit to Michigan State but at this point Michigan is dealing with a major scholarship crunch. There was room to take one guard or wing early in the class of 2011 and Carlton Brundidge jumped at that opportunity. [...]

By: Recruiting: Where Things Stand | UM Hoops.com

Recruiting: Where Things Stand | UM Hoops.com — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:21:42 +0000

[...] that Carlton Brundidge is in the fold, Michigan’s recruiting focus has shifted. Here is an attempt to figure out where Michigan [...]

By: GregGoBlue

GregGoBlue — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 03:19:50 +0000

Exactly the case, Brick.

By: Brick

Brick — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:55:15 +0000

Players don’t “give up” their fifth year. Players take scholorships with an understanding that they are for four years. They may be asked back for a fifth but it’s not a given. There is nothing wrong with not bringing back a bench player for a fifth year if you have a high level recruit to give the spot to. Players know this and can schedule their class loads accordingly to finish in four years.

By: Kenny

Kenny — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:34:20 +0000

I agree with KJay and believe that Ant can contribute his fifth year as a veteran players.

But, the whole discussion of Ant not giving the fifth year should’ve ended effectively as soon as Grady opted to play football, which BTW is a good decision for him. Unless Manny stays his fourth year and Beilein takes two more in year 2010, there is absolutely no need to not having Ant back, period.

and for people wants to have both Prather and Zeigler, you guys are way too greedy, and we do need a post player in year 2011, even in year 2010, depend on how Cronin pans out.

By: KJay

KJay — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 05:43:20 +0000

I don’t think it would necessarily be wrong of Beilein to ask Ant to give up his fifth year. By all accounts, Ant is academically gifted and probably will be graduating on time. Pro basketball is unlikely to be in his future so does it really make sense for him to be sticking around for an extra year–or should he head out into the workforce or go to grad school? If he stays at UM for grad school he can be a grad assistant for the team.

Anyway, my point is that sticking around for a whole year with bball may not be the optimal decision from Ant’s perspective anyway. In football, you only stay around for the fall semester, so it’s a different consideration.

By: Tom, Too.

Tom, Too. — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:35:45 +0000

Manny needs to hit the weight room and get some bulk. Those NBA guys are men.

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:23:13 +0000

Anybody see that new scout article with CB’s dad? He supposidly really get’s on Izzo for not recruiting his son very hard. Anybody know what thats about?

By: Dirtgrain

Dirtgrain — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:55:47 +0000

Manny has played some point guard for Michigan. I think he was okay at it. He is versatile enough to play the two guard in the NBA. His biggest problem is his outside shot, and his lack of a secondary move (and necessary handle) after an initial drive. I hope he develops that–and his defense.

By: Musket Rebellion

Musket Rebellion — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:37:37 +0000

Good to hear, with regards to Ant, that it doesn’t seem like he’ll be asked to step aside for someone else to take his scholarship. JB is a classy guy so I figured it would be a non issue with him at the helm.