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This table shows the total number of draft picks by school over the last five years, from 2016-2020.
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This table shows the total number of draft picks by school over the last five years, from 2016-2020.
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2/9
This info will likely be used as a negative for UM in any way you want to spin it, as @Bry_Mac pointed out last night. High draft picks show the program has underachieved, lower picks show a team without enough top end talent, undrafted players means poor development, etc
This info will likely be used as a negative for UM in any way you want to spin it, as @Bry_Mac pointed out last night. High draft picks show the program has underachieved, lower picks show a team without enough top end talent, undrafted players means poor development, etc
3/9
But to figure out where you want to go, you have to know where you’ve been. In the previous five drafts from 2011-2015, I have UM ranking 31st, right between WVU and Virginia Tech
But to figure out where you want to go, you have to know where you’ve been. In the previous five drafts from 2011-2015, I have UM ranking 31st, right between WVU and Virginia Tech
4/9
So there’s been an obvious talent and development upgrade. But a deeper look at the top programs of the 2011-2015 time frame reveals more.
So there’s been an obvious talent and development upgrade. But a deeper look at the top programs of the 2011-2015 time frame reveals more.
5/9
The program UM always uses as a measuring stick had the 10th most picks from 2011-2015. And you can’t ignore the program that tied them for 10th in that period.
The program UM always uses as a measuring stick had the 10th most picks from 2011-2015. And you can’t ignore the program that tied them for 10th in that period.
6/9
So when you compare the periods, the good news is that Michigan is significantly better in recruiting and development over the last five years!
But guess what?
So is someone else.
So when you compare the periods, the good news is that Michigan is significantly better in recruiting and development over the last five years!
But guess what?
So is someone else.
7/9
A dismal stretch against OSU has made it feel like they are a mountain top that Michigan can’t quite reach. In reality, it’s a moving target that has continued climbing.
A dismal stretch against OSU has made it feel like they are a mountain top that Michigan can’t quite reach. In reality, it’s a moving target that has continued climbing.
8/9
Outside of obvious road issues, UM’s record against everybody not named OSU at the top of that list (with multiple matchups) under Harbaugh is .500 or better (thank you @sbus004). Wisconsin has lost 8 straight to OSU and 11 of the last 12. OSU is really good.
Outside of obvious road issues, UM’s record against everybody not named OSU at the top of that list (with multiple matchups) under Harbaugh is .500 or better (thank you @sbus004). Wisconsin has lost 8 straight to OSU and 11 of the last 12. OSU is really good.
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So what’s the answer? I don’t know. But it starts with being honest about the landscape and continuing to tirelessly invest, recruit, and develop.
Some folks that have commented on this that might be interested:
@sbell021 @SpaceCoyoteBDS @Misopogon
Happy Sunday everybody!
So what’s the answer? I don’t know. But it starts with being honest about the landscape and continuing to tirelessly invest, recruit, and develop.
Some folks that have commented on this that might be interested:
@sbell021 @SpaceCoyoteBDS @Misopogon
Happy Sunday everybody!
