In with the new

Today was the day and what a day it was. Like a flurry of slapshots during warm-up, my phone was receiving notifications starting at 7 o'clock this morning.

First in were the early enrollees, Freddy Canteen (WR), Mason Cole (OT), Michael Ferns (LB), Drake Harris (WR), Bryan Mone (DT), Wilton Speight (QB) and Brandon Watson (DB).
Then, just like clock work, the next couple came in, Chase Winovich (LB) and Brady Pallante (DT).

Then, we got the big gun, Jabrill Peppers! We got Peppers! This LOI (Letter of Intent) was followed by a few more rapid notifications on my phone. Texts from my brothers and my dad. "Did you hear, Peppers' is in." "Whew" was all I could muster for a response.  There had been rumors, as of late, that he may be swaying in his decision due to some dirty recruiting.  No doubt it was a relief to all who care about Michigan Football to know that Peppers had faxed in his LOI.

Then came in the next few, Noah Furbush (LB), Maurice Ways (WR), Juwann Bushell-Beatty(OT), Jared Wangler (LB), Ian Bunting (TE), and last but not least, Lawrence Marshall (DE).  All in all, we got 16 amazing recruits that can't wait to step foot in The Big House and play football for Michigan. And I can't wait to watch them.

As I was discussing the upcoming day with my husband last night, our 6 year old daughter heard us talking. The conversation went something like this:
Me: "Tomorrow is National Signing Day, I'm pretty excited."
Husband: "Yep, it is. Hope there aren't any unexpected surprises that don't go our way."
Me: "Yea, me either."
6 year old: "Mom, what does that mean?"
Me: "Well honey, it's when Michigan finds out which new players want to come to Michigan to play football with them."
6 year old: "I don't really get what that means, I just hope they get better players."

I couldn't help but chuckle.  She may not understand all the inner workings yet, but she definitely gets the basics.  Gotta have good players. In my opinion, we do.

Now I look forward to spring practice, the Spring Game and watching these players develop and become college athletes. 


My Pick 6 recruits that may have an immediate impact:
1. Jabril Peppers
2. Freddy Canteen
3. Drake Harris
4. Noah Furbush
5. Maurice Ways
6. Juwann Bushell-Beatty

Go Blue!
~Bekki