The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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FOOTBALL RECRUITING they have built relationships may be greater than anywhere else. "You can never be too close," War- ren (Mich.) De La Salle quarterback commit Shane Morris said. "That's Pharaoh Brown — He was the first Michigan commitment to test Brady Hoke's "no visits" policy. His place in the Wolverines' class of 2012 was forfeited when he took an official visit to Oregon Nov. 18. Brown signed with the Ducks. Cincinnati Oak Hills offensive line- Lyndhurst (Ohio) Brush tight end 2012 man Caleb Stacey — He was a last- minute switch away from Michigan, when he opted for hometown Cincin- nati the week before National Signing Day. He left the game of football prior to his first fall camp. Crete (Ill.) Monee cornerback An- thony Standifer — He and Michigan's coaching staff mutually parted ways last November. The three-star eventu- ally signed with Ole Miss. decommitted from Michigan when Hoke was hired. He signed with Miami and redshirted as a freshman. Orlando (Fla.) Dr. Phillips running back Demetrius Hart Dallas Crawford — He decommitted in the wake of Rich Rodriguez's firing, ultimately signing with Miami. Traverse City (Mich.) West offensive lineman Jake Fisher — He reaffirmed his commitment following the firing of Rodriguez, but ultimately signed with Oregon. He is ex- pected to start for the Ducks as a redshirt freshman. West Hills (Calif.) Chaminade kicker Matt Goudis — He South Fort Myers (Fla.) cornerback 2011 Lyndhurst (Ohio) Brush tight end Pharaoh Brown took a secretive official visit to Oregon, costing himself a spot in Michigan's class of 2012. PHOTO COURTESY RIVALS.COM the thing about Michigan — every- one's part of a big family, and that's how it is." Morris even credits that family feel- ing with being a small part of keeping players like Dawson in the fold when a controversial situation arises. "He was doing a lot of it just to be Decommitments In The Last Five Classes terback Shavodrick Beaver — He reaffirmed his Michigan commitment throughout the fall, but abruptly switched to Tulsa in December, citing distance from home. He gained 233 total yards in two years and is no longer playing football. Houston St. Pius X kicker Anthony Wichita Falls (Texas) Rider quar- Fera — He visited Penn State while committed to Michigan, ultimately changing his commitment. He was honorable mention All-Big Ten as a ju- nior and will finish his college career at Texas. Tulsa (Okla.) East Central defensive funny and mess around with every- one," Morris said. "People were tak- tackle Pearlie Graves — He surprised by signing with Texas Tech despite his Michigan commitment. He has ap- peared in seven games and made 14 total tackles in three years as a Red Raider. Bastrop (La.) defensive tackle De- — Amidst uncertainty in Michigan's coaching situation, he decommitted in December. He signed with Alabama and redshirted last fall with a knee injury. Orlando (Fla.) Lake Nona quarterback Kevin Sousa — He was a soft commitment to Michigan, taking other visits throughout the fall. He switched to Wake Forest in December. parted ways with Michigan early in the fall. He signed with Colorado State and racked up 865 total yards in his fresh- man year before leaving the team due to academic issues. Dallas Skyline running back Tony Drake — He mutually 2010 — He began pursuing other options during the fall while committed to Michigan. He committed to Ole Miss in No- vember, but ultimately signed with Oklahoma State. He was redshirted as a freshman and did not return to the team. 76 THE WOLVERINE SEPTEMBER 2012 Fort Wayne (Ind.) Homestead linebacker Jordan Barnes 2009 decommitted in October and committed to Clemson at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. He played in 15 games in three years, gaining 202 total yards. He will transfer to Louisville this fall. Chatham (Va.) Hargrave quarterback Kevin Newsome Minneapolis Breck wide receiver Bryce McNeal — He Quinta Jones — He took several of- ficial visits in the weeks leading up to National Signing Day, eventually switching from Michigan to Arkansas. He has made 81 total tackles in three years. — He decommitted from Michigan in August, and commit- ted to Penn State in December. He played in 16 games over two years for Penn State, combining for 298 yards and three touchdowns rushing and passing. He will play for Temple in 2012. South Grand Prairie (Texas) wide receiver DeWayne Peace — He decommitted from Michigan in November after the coaches said they preferred he play defense. He signed with Arizona, but opted for the junior college route and played at Houston in 2011, notching 105 receiving yards. passer decommitted when Rodriguez (and the spread of- fense) came to Michigan. He signed with Iowa, but has thrown only two passes in four years. Monroeville (Pa.) Gateway tight end Christian Wilson Tuscola (Ill.) quarterback John Wienke — The pro-style 2008 — He decommitted due to offensive fit when Rodriguez was hired. He signed with North Carolina and caught 22 passes for 188 yards in a four-year career.