On November 30, top in-state edge rusher Recarder Kitchen committed to the Wolverines. Less than two weeks later, coach Sherrone Moore was fired and everything regarding Michigan football was called into question.
But through a tumultuous few weeks in Ann Arbor and the whirlwind transition from Moore to Kyle Whittingham, Kitchen hasn't wavered on his pledge to the Wolverines, and he wants everyone to know that he's solid in his commitment to Michigan.
Rivals300 EDGE Recarder Kitchen did not commit to Michigan because of a coaching staff. He wants to be a part of the program's tradition.