After embarking on an unrivaled recruiting heater, the Michigan Wolverines have quieted down for the time being. Admittedly, the reprieve is welcomed after weeks of connecting the dots, annoying our spouses with hypotheticals, and seeing the eyeball emoji in our sleep. Combing through the names in the class recently, it dawned on me that one player has been lost in the shuffle.
Quarterback Brady Smigiel — a headliner in most classes — has flown under the radar since his April commitment. Perhaps it’s bad name theory? If his name were “Cole Carter,” would we be talking about him more?