Michigan Recruit: "Until I die, I'm gonna be a Buckeye fan"

[TheImmortalGoud]

http://deadspin.com/5982650/michigan-football-recruit-until-i-die-im-gonna-be-a-buckeye-fan-this-ought-to-go-over-well

National Signing Day is more than just a day for adults to lose their minds over where 17-year-old boys decide to attend college. It's also a day for the media to lap up quotes like "I'm really excited to attend School X," "School Y just seemed like a good fit," and "Coach Z just seems like a great guy." Every now and then, however, something more than a 17-year-old boy trying on a sweatshirt happens during one of those silly press conferences.

Defensive back Reon Dawson had switched his commitment from Illinois to Michigan three weeks ago, and yesterday he formally signed with the Wolverines. Dawson, who lives in Trotwood, Ohio, had wanted to go to Ohio State, but the Buckeyes never offered him a scholarship. Not that it left him with any hard feelings.

From the Dayton Daily News:

"Until I die, I'm gonna be a Buckeye fan even though I'm going (to Michigan). When we play (OSU) I'm gonna still bring my ‘A' game. But, I love Ohio State."

Hoo boy. I'm sure we can expect Michigan fans to respect Dawson's honesty, to understand where he's coming from, and to treat his genuine feelings with the utmost resp—ah, shit. I just looked at some of the comments on Yahoo's story about Dawson's remarks. Seriously, best of luck in Ann Arbor, kid.

 

[Fappin Raptor]

Not a smart thing to say. You keep that to yourself around here.

 

[krulmichael]

Seriously, what part of him thought that was a good idea to tell the public? Also, if he's an OSU fan until he dies, then I wouldn't expect him to play for arguably the biggest rival in all of sports rivalries. Just a dumb move through and through.

 

[ThomasTomasz]

Seriously, what part of him thought that was a good idea to tell the public? Also, if he's an OSU fan until he dies, then I wouldn't expect him to play for arguably the biggest rival in all of sports rivalries. Just a dumb move through and through.

I have a huge connection to UGA, but if I got offered a full-ride scholarship to play for Florida and UGA wouldn't commit to anything for me, I'd go to Florida to be honest. I'm probably in the minority on that, but the free education would be huge for me.

That being said, I do agree with you- why tell everyone? Absolutely stupid.

 

[ram29jackson]

kids smart, he understands sports is a means to an end and an entertainment business. Its not a gang war for dumb allegiances. A dumb myopic fan being upset about it isnt his problem.

 

[Bmore]

That's almost as bad as getting a Auburn Tattoo and committing to Alabama.


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:troll:

 

[Cornelius]

Fuck that guy. The minute he puts on one of those gay helmets, he's dead to all Buckeyes.

 

[Argath]

Doubt this kid makes it to his junior year at Michigan before transferring

 

[Maynard]

michigan getting our shit as usual

 

[leaffan]

Rofl at this being a big deal.

 

[Villain]

Both of those schools are retarded.

 

[Rudi]

Considering he's from Trotwood, it's not that surprising:shifty:

But none the less :mynigga:

 

[ryne candy]

I don't know how much PT he will get in his playing career BUT if he makes a mistake that gives up a big play/fails to make big play, he's in trouble. Everyone will wonder if his love for OSU had something to do with it.

 

[krulmichael]

I have a huge connection to UGA, but if I got offered a full-ride scholarship to play for Florida and UGA wouldn't commit to anything for me, I'd go to Florida to be honest. I'm probably in the minority on that, but the free education would be huge for me.

That being said, I do agree with you- why tell everyone? Absolutely stupid.

Oh I'm not denying that either as I'd do the same thing. I'm just saying that telling this in front of a reporter is just plain dumb.

 

[Cornelius]

Both of those schools are retarded.

Unlike Stanford that never fills their stadium.

 

[Villain]

Unlike Stanford that never fills their stadium.

Stanford is very smart. Not retarded.

 

[Cornelius]

Stanford is very smart. Not retarded.

Not smart enough to fill a stadium whilst having nationally recognized football teams. You'll never see an empty seat in the Shoe or the Bighouse.

Seriously, how do you send your team to the Rose Bowl and can't fill the stadium for your biggest rivalry (CAL)?

 

[RobbyB34]

Seriously, how do you send your team to the Rose Bowl and can't fill the stadium for your biggest rivalry (CAL)?

:harbaugh:

 

[Villain]

Seriously, how do you send your team to the Rose Bowl and can't fill the stadium for your biggest rivalry (CAL)?

Too busy doing smart people things.

 

[MvP]

lol

Stanford kids are helping change the world one startup at a time and Cornelius is worried about them filling seats at a football game.