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Why Michigan football four-star commit was blindsided by Don Brown firing: 'Not pleased'

At least one Michigan football signee was taken aback by the report of defensive coordinator Don Brown's dismissal.

Four-star linebacker Junior Colson, who signed a letter of intent with the Wolverines last Wednesday at the start of the early signing period, told the Free Press on Tuesday that he was surprised by Brown's firing.

"I was not pleased with the news about (Michigan) firing (Brown)," Colson said. "I didn’t know anything about it, but I already signed so there is nothing I can do."

When Colson was asked if he still planned to enroll early or if he would ask for a release from his letter of intent, he said, "I don't know yet.