John Michael Schmitz, a 6-foot-4, 285-pound offensive lineman from Homewood Flossmoor, switched his commitment Friday from Western Michigan to Minnesota to follow head coach P.J. Fleck. He was a two-year starting left tackle, who helped his team average over 40 points a game and finished 20-3 the past two years.
Gopher Hole caught up with him Saturday to learn the latest on his decision.
Gopher Hole: It's been a crazy past 48 or so hours for you. What is the feeling now that you are a new Minnesota commit?
John Michael Schmitz: Kind of relieved that everything is all done.