Scott Quiet But Still Solid
Michigan officially announced the hiring of new defensive coordinator Don Brown Monday afternoon and several commits and targets chimed in once they heard the news. Upper Marlboro (Md.) Riverdale Baptist cornerback Sir Patrick Scott gave his thoughts on the hire.
“Unfortunately I haven’t heard from the staff about the new coach,” Scott said. “I know nothing about him so I guess I’ll have to do my own research on his résumé to see how good everyone says he is.”
Scott committed to Michigan back in August and since then has kept a low profile. The 6-1, 170-pound corner isn’t talking to any schools about his recruitment, even the coaches at his future school. He still feels great about playing at Michigan though.
“I haven’t talked to anyone from Michigan really,” Scott said. “Nothing is rocky, I Just don't really keep in contact. I still feel good about it being committed and I don't plan on going anywhere.”
The three-star defensive back is one of 23 prospects committed to the Wolverines in 2016 and he’s very excited about some of the recent additions to the class.
“We are making a lot of moves,” he said. “A lot of talent is coming through Michigan. I can't wait to hit the field with these guys. There’s a bright future ahead here.”
There are a lot of connected prospects among Michigan’s class. There are teammates committed from Pembroke Pines (Fla.) Flanagan, Camden (N.J.) High School, and Prattville (Ala.) High School. Several other prospects from New Jersey are in the fold and a trio of prospects from Indiana are familiar with each other and committed as well. Scott doesn’t really have a natural connection with any particular pledge, but he still feels good about the group he’s a part of.
“Me and the commits are all cool,” Scott said. “We all started a group chat a little while ago so everyone keeps in touch on a consistent basis. “I really haven't developed that good of a relationship with any of them specifically unfortunately, but it’s bound to happen once we are all together on campus though.”
Scott wasn’t overly close with former defensive coordinator D.J. Durkin so he’s fine with Durkin heading off to Maryland and is now excited to get to know Brown. The staff recruited Scott as a cornerback and he’s looking forward to getting back to Ann Arbor in the future. Even though the contact hasn’t been regular, Scott isn’t planning to look around.
“The coaches haven't discussed any possible dates for me to come back yet,” he said. “I have no plan of visiting any other schools or looking around.”