Michigan footballer shot himself in the foot with four-star wide receiver Xavier Worthy, making it difficult to win.
After what he wants, whether he likes it or not, Michigan football fans finally got some clarity from Xavier Worthy on Thursday when he asked for release of his intent.
This is a disappointing end to a ridiculous recruitment. Worthy played games during the process, committed, then opened it, committed again and now leaves.
Worthy was supposed to enter early. He signed in December and it looks like everything has been done. But then, for whatever reason, he could not be able to due to some admission problems.
There was talk that Texas was still recruiting Worthy and that he could leave the Michigan football program to join the Longhorns.
He did not and even went to Ann Arbor. He was supposed to show up for the outdoor workout this summer.
But then rumors started again Wednesday, which began not long after Giles Jackson transferred, and on Thursday Worthy made it official.
Fans want to blame Jim Harbaugh, but that’s the wrong thing to do. It’s not Harbaugh’s fault, though it’s another reminder of why it’s so hard to win in Michigan.
Michigan administration must find out
This is not the first time and probably will not be the last time that admissions cost the Michigan football program a player.
You wonder why the Wolverines have not been so active in the transfer portal yet? The process of allowing a transfer academically has made it much more challenging.
That was one reason why Lance Dixon, formerly of West Bloomfield, ended up in West Virginia, despite many expecting him to end up at Michigan.
You can essentially guarantee that this would never have happened in the state of Ohio, Alabama, Georgia, Clemson or at any other elite program.
It’s easy to get mad at Worthy. It will be nice to see him honor his commitment for a minimum season before going anywhere else.
At the same time, if he had signed up and lit it just during spring football like Andrel Anthony just did, Worthy would probably not be going anywhere. It seems less likely anyway.
The whole thing is just another reminder of how the Wolverines are trying to win with one hand behind their backs, and then wonder why they can not catch up with the state of Ohio.