Je'Ron Stokes Leaves Michigan

Sadly, another transfer occurred today. The Detroit Free Press and The Wolverine just reported that junior wide receiver Je'Ron Stokes has opted to transfer from the football program. He clearly was not a starting wide receiver, but the loss of more depth at the wide receiver position could be devastating to the team considering Darryl Stonum's suspension and that two of the current "starters" are seniors.

Stokes only had 1 catch in 2010 for 11 yards and 2 catches in 2009 for 16 yards. This demonstrates that he was far from being the #1 target at Michigan and this could have been a significant portion of his decision.

His stats may not have been great, but he was originally rated as a 4 star recruit by Rivals and seemed to be developing relatively well, but it appears that he did not feel comfortable with the team. Specifics have not been released, but we do know his place on the depth chart was likely a factor.

We can only wish him the best and hope that other players can step up to fill the void.

Stanford Not Coming This Weekend

Here is the update I have It looks like Stanford will not be coming to Michigan this weekend. This may be good news for everyone. As you may know usually Ohio WR Dwayne Stanford and his teammate Adolphus Washington usually take visits together. It was reported earlier this week that Washington could not make it to Michigan this weekend and Stanford was coming alone. Well now Josh Hemholdt is reporting that Stanford isn't coming to Ann Arbor this weekend. Standford is saying he will still try to make it this month. If that happens there may be a good chance Washington will to. For more on this story you can read at http://michigan.rivals.com/showmsg.asp?fid=338&mid=145207826&sid=883&tid=145207826&style=1

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Big 10 football schedule released for first 3 weeks of season.

The times for the first 3 weeks of big 10 football have been released. The big game here for Michigan will be Notre Dame on Sept 3rd at 8pm on ESPN. This will let us know where our program stands. Other schools match ups we might be interested in are,Virginia at Indiana, Arizona State at Illinois, Pittsburgh at Iowa, and the one non Michigan game I am really wanting to see is Washington at Nebraska.

September 1
UNLV at Wisconsin, ESPN, 8 ET

September 2
Youngstown State at Michigan State, BTN, 7:30 ET

September 3
Arkansas State at Illinois, BTN, 3:30 ET
Tennessee Tech at Iowa, BTN, Noon ET
Western Michigan at Michigan, ABC (ESPN2 reverse mirror), 3:30 ET
UT-Chattanooga at Nebraska, TBD, 3:30 ET
Akron at Ohio State, ESPN or ESPN2, Noon ET
Indiana State at Penn State, BTN, Noon ET
Middle Tennessee State at Purdue, BTN, Noon ET

September 10
South Dakota State at Illinois, BTN, Noon ET
Virginia at Indiana, BTN, 7 ET
Notre Dame at Michigan, ESPN, 8 ET
Florida Atlantic at Michigan State, ESPN or ESPN2, Noon ET
New Mexico State at Minnesota, BTN, 3:30 ET
Fresno State at Nebraska, TBD, 7 ET
Eastern Illinois at Northwestern, BTN, 3:30 ET
Toledo at Ohio State, BTN, Noon ET
Alabama at Penn State, ABC, 3:30 ET
Oregon State at Wisconsin, ESPN or ESPN2, Noon ET

September 17
Arizona State at Illinois, BTN, 7 ET
South Carolina State at Indiana, BTN, 3:30 ET
Pittsburgh at Iowa, ESPN or ESPN2, Noon ET
Eastern Michigan at Michigan, BTN, Noon ET
Miami (Ohio) at Minnesota, BTN, 3:30 ET
Washington at Nebraska, ABC (ESPN reverse mirror), 3:30 ET
Southeast Missouri State at Purdue, BTN, Noon ET


http://www.bigten.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/060711aaa.html

How much will Darryl Stonum Play This Season?

I am Huge Michigan fan and I hate to report anything negative in our program so this story may be a little bias.  With everything going so good with Michigan now at days from our new coach busting his butt on the recruiting scene and the downfall of OSU. We can not forget that we are not immune to some distractions. And that is what this  Darryl Stonum story is to me just a little distraction from everything so great at Michigan. Last season as a Junior (2010) Darryl... earned his third varsity letter ... played all 13 contests and started 12 games at wide receiver ... second-leading receiver with 49 catches for 633 yards and four touchdowns ... returned 22 kickoffs for 513 yards ... caught a team-high five passes for 34 yards and had a 19-yard kick return vs. Connecticut (Sept. 4).  This week Michigan receiver Darryl Stonum pleaded guilty to driving a vehicle while impaired in Ann Arbor’s 15th District court. In exchange for the plea, the prosecutor agreed to dismiss the charge of driving with a suspended license. Darryl had a pretty good lawyer but the question is how much playing time will this talented star receiver see? Without being in his shoes its easy to criticize his actions. But I'm gonna give him the benefit of the doubt and say we all make mistakes just some of us never get caught. My hope is that this will be a learning experience for him. And that if he don't make better decisions  his dreams of ever playing in the NFL may be over. I really believe if Brady Hoke allows him back on the field You could see something very special. I feel that this situation will make him stronger and bring out the best in him. I'm leaving it up to Coach Hoke to make that decision. And lets hope Darryl goes down the right path and don't allow this situation to self destruct him! We all wish the best for all our players and I wish the best for Mr. Stonum.