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Thursday, October 30, 2008
More recruiting, starring Rich Rodriguez
In a bye week, it’s time to take in the big picture around the Big Ten. And here it is: Rich Rodriguez knows Michigan fans are impatient, and he knows things are tough.
Would it be different if Terrelle Pryor were in Ann Arbor? Tough to say. It seems pretty clear he would be the starting quarterback, but that doesn’t necessarily mean a better won-loss record.
Rodriguez doesn’t bank his optimism in his quarterback depth. He places it in recruiting, writes Bruce Hooley on FOXSports.com.
Now Pryor is at Ohio State, intent on tormenting the Wolverines the next several years, while Rodriguez struggles with redshirt freshman Steven Threet until two quarterback commitments arrive next season.
“It’s obvious, we’re struggling a little bit,” Rodriguez said. “It’s been a long time since our guys — maybe the first time our guys — have been, and a long time since I’ve went through something like this, but it’s not the end of the world. One positive in recruiting is that guys can see that, ‘Hey, maybe I can make an impact and help them get it turned around.’ ”
Exactly. Recruits could choose Michigan because they have a chance to help restore a legendary program to full strength.
However, Ohio State has a pretty good chance (understatement) of earning a fifth straight win against the Wolverines, especially with the game in Columbus. And between the two, recruiting isn’t looking so hot for Michigan, either.
Michigan’s 17 commitments so far give it the No. 15 class nationally, according to Scout.com.
Trouble is, Ohio State has 25 commitments and ranks No. 1.
