What do Michigan fans think of this.

[ellupo]

Ex-Wolverine Heitzman turned off by 'tryout' under Harbaugh

 

[Red_Alert]

I'm not a Michigan fan, but I assumed all coaches do this. Why shouldn't a 5th year senior have to prove themselves if they want to be on the roster?

They've been around long enough where they should be leaders of the team. Some of them just become lazy entitled fixtures.

 

[GoBlueNavyNuke]

On one level, not a bad idea, as long as Harbaugh is being fair in his assessments. It isn't like he isn't straight out showing these guys the door.

 

[umichgradfan]

Ex-Wolverine Heitzman turned off by 'tryout' under Harbaugh

While this may seem unfair, playing CFB is not an entitlement even for 5th year seniors. Hearty competition is the key to winning. Nothing against Heitzman--he was a good player. He performed better than some guys Michigan recruited at 4 and 5 stars. But nobody is ENTITLED to anything--players should have to earn playing time. Asking Heitzman to "try out" is not too much to ask--he evidently didn't want to compete and so decided to transfer. It happens. I don't think Jim Harbaugh was unreasonable.

 

[Hitman Hart]

I'm not a Michigan fan, but I assumed all coaches do this. Why shouldn't a 5th year senior have to prove themselves if they want to be on the roster?

They've been around long enough where they should be leaders of the team. Some of them just become lazy entitled fixtures.

They do. Some players are asked back for their fifth year, while some aren't.

 

[nddulac]

They do. Some players are asked back for their fifth year, while some aren't.

If a player has finished his degree, a fifth year should not be guaranteed. If, however, a player still needs that last term or two (or three for those schools still on quarters) to finish up, then he should be kept on scholarship.

 

[OregonDucks]

goes to show how soft Michigan players have been under Hoke. Boo fucking hoo big guy. Work your ass off and earn your spot.

 

[Red_Alert]

If a player has finished his degree, a fifth year should not be guaranteed. If, however, a player still needs that last term or two (or three for those schools still on quarters) to finish up, then he should be kept on scholarship.

In a situation of medical hardship I can agree.

However, a 5th year senior who redshirted can try-out or GTFO.

 

[umichgradfan]

goes to show how soft Michigan players have been under Hoke. Boo fucking hoo big guy. Work your ass off and earn your spot.

Yup.

 

[pennstatenut]

Good for Harbaugh. You earn playing time by being the better player, not by being there longer.

 

[Sgt Brutus]

Sends a message to the team, I have no problem with what he did and actually applaud it. New coach has to establish respect.

As others have said, as long as his assessments were fair.

 

[MAIZEandBLUE09]

I'm fine with it. They got their 4 years and degree out of the program and that's all that's really promised to anyone. It's pretty common for kids to finish 5th years elsewhere and not to be given a spot back on the team.

 

[Across The Field]

I'm fine with it. They got their 4 years and degree out of the program and that's all that's really promised to anyone. It's pretty common for kids to finish 5th years elsewhere and not to be given a spot back on the team.

 

[cwerph]

No problem imho

 

[ElTexan]

I wouldn't want to play for that assjacket.

 

[NDHoosier101]

Does the guy think he's union? Yeah you have to earn your spot back, dumbass.

 

[nddulac]

I wouldn't want to play for that assjacket.

Is an ass jacket the opposite of a cheering jersey?

 

[HammerDown]

I wouldn't want to play for that assjacket.

You can only imagine how many players groaned aloud when they heard Dickead was coming.

 

[4down20]

Got no problem with it. But inside I'm laughing at how quickly some fans have changed their minds about this kind of stuff.

 

[ElTexan]

Is an ass jacket the opposite of a cheering jersey?

touché, good sir. you win this round.