Wolverine Wednesday: Players Transfer From Other Programs?

When Rich Rodriguez took over the Michigan program a number of media outlets went crazy when players started transferring to other schools.

This must directly relate to Coach Rod and staff and their lack of family values, right?

If you remember, that was Justin Boren's famous line as he headed out the door to "pay his own way" at Ohio State. Other big names that left the program include Ryan Mallett, Sam McGuffie, and back up QB Stephen Threet.

How could this happen at Michigan is what the media continued to voice. A player would leave and it would be one of the lead stories on ESPN's College Football Live.

Well folks, it happens everywhere and mostly when a new coaching staff comes in.

The latest example is Syracuse were this newspaper estimates that 28 kids have left the program. That's right, 28 kids! Now that's some serious depth issues! So the point is, when a new coaching staff comes in losing kids is not alarming, it's the norm.

• TomVH from Mgoblog has an excellent write up on the Offensive Line prospects in the 2011 class. I would say Michigan stands in the best position for Andre Yruretagoyena who is a former teammate of Taylor Lewan and State of Michigan prospect (West Branch) Anthony Zettel.

• Jamie Morris has left his role in the Michigan Athletic Department.

• There has been some recent talk from AD David Brandon about replacing the scoreboards at Michigan Stadium which might add a few seats.

• UMGoBlog runs down the list of 2011 Michigan prospects in the State of Florida.