More News and Recruiting Briefs

With Some New Updates as of 4:30  today:

Seems Tate Forcier visited Montana to see if he was a good fit to be their next QB.  If Tate were to transfer to Montana he would be able to play next season.  Reports say he is more interested in a Division 1 program where he would have to sit out a year. 

Last week, Tate's father, Michael Forcier, added more one why he was kicked out of Michigan. Forcier said "Tate didn't flunk out, but he had two incomplete grades. If he was given a chance by at least one professor to make up the work and get a grade, he would be eligible."

Among FBS schools, Tate is considering transferring to Miami, Washington, Baylor, San Diego State, Middle Tennessee State and New Mexico. In addition to Montana, Forcier said he is also considering lower-division schools South Carolina State and Florida A&M.

In other Michigan news, the coaches seem interested in quarterback Tim Byerly. Even more interesting is that Michigan coaches told Tim's head coach "[t]hey really liked him on film. Michigan said they had another quarterback visiting this week who felt like would commit to them. if that did not happen, then they are going to really look at Timmy." 

I guess it's looking good for Texas QB Russell Bellomy, who is on campus right now.

There was some thought that Teryl Austin might come back to Michigan to coach the DB's.  That seems out now, as it looks like he will be coaching the DB's for the Baltimore Ravens.

 Low Blow of the Week

 It seems Rutgers is blocking freshman QB Tom Savage from talking to Michigan about transferring.   The other schools they blocked are Miami (FL), Florida, and Florida State.  This is a "jerk" move by Schiano because none of those schools are on his schedule.

Miscellaneous Coaching News

Brady Hoke will be visiting Jake Fisher on Thursday at his high school.

RR gets a gig with CBS College Sports for Signing Day.

New Visitors for This Weekend

RB—Thomas Rawls, OL—Ryan Nowicki (a PSU commit), FB—Trayion Durham, LB—Antonio Poole, TE—Chris Barnett.

Greg Mattison is home with DT, Darin Cooper tonight, trying to get him on campus for a visit this weekend.