re: According to Stewart Mandel, Michigan AD turned down sumlin in 2010

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Its quite possible Sumlin would be just as bad as Hoke at Michigan. The elite size and speed Sumlin needs for his offense can't be found in mass numbers in the Midwest, especially not in the State of Michigan. Michigan is a dying program. There is really no special reason for an elite recruit from Florida or Texas, California, Georgia, etc to go to Michigan anymore.

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Agreed. Michigan has the money but they're up against changing demographics. They won't be truly elite again. Same for Ohio St.