Recruits React: Durkin to Maryland
Michigan defensive coordinator DJ Durkin will reportedly be Maryland's new head coach. U-M commits and targets react to the news.
Houston Westside 2016 defensive tackle commit Jordan Elliott
"It is what it is. He's a great coach but he has to do what's best for him. I'm still on board 100%." Elliott also tweeted:
Prattville (Ala.) 2016 linebacker commit Dytarious Johnson
"It doesn't affect my commitment. I am still committed to Michigan."
Camden (N.J.) 2016 defensive end commit Ron Johnson
"I'm still 100% to Michigan. My visit last weekend was great, too."
Fresno (Calif.) Clovis West 2016 linebacker Caleb Kelly
Yeah it affects [my recruitment]. I've gotta see who my coach would be."
Los Angeles Loyola 2016 cornerback David Long Jr.
"That would be huge [to lose him], but if [Stanford defensive coordinator Lance] Anderson replaces him it would work perfectly, but that's in a perfect world."
Houston Aldine Davis 2016 inside linebacker Jeffrey McCulloch
"He signed with Maryland? I am surprised because he was recruiting me to a whole different school 72 hours ago."
Allen (Texas) 2016 defensive end Levi Onwuzurike
Nah, it doesn't affect me. Only if Mattison [left]."
Delray Beach (Fla.) Atlantic 2016 cornerback commit Antwaine Richardson
"I'm still heavily committed to Michigan." Richardson takes his official visit to Ann Arbor in just over a week, Dec. 11.
Upper Marlboro (Md.) Riverdale Baptist 2016 cornerback Sir Patrick Scott
"It's something really unfortunate but I still see a bright future at U-M."
Cooper City (Fla.) 2016 defensive end commit Rashad Weaver
"It doesn't affect me at all. Go Blue."