Coach Rod confirmed yesterday that Ryan Mallett, Mario Manningham, and Adrian Arrington are leaving the program. The WR's are turning pro and Ryan is looking to take his act to another school.
My view on the departures of Mario Manningham, Adrian Arrington and Ryan Mallett:
Ryan Mallett: This kid has huge upside but has a maturity problem. He got a ton of snaps this year and his experience would have been nice in his second year. If Pryor comes to Michigan, we won't miss Ryan at all. If Pryor goes to OSU or somewhere else, we have a major problem at QB. Looks like it could be Steven Threet the transfer from Georgia Tech next year. Overall: This is a knucklehead move, he could start for Michigan even if Pryor comes to A2 next year or sit out at UCLA or somewhere else. Dumb move. The rumor mill is he can't cut it in the classroom in Ann Arbor.
Mario Manningham: At the beginning of the year, I thought he would be a lock to turn pro. He started off the year very poorly, got suspended for a game, and played very well in the middle of the year. He had a terrible OSU game and the Citrus Bowl was average. I hear he is still considering going pro or staying. From a skill set stand point he is ready to go, his mental meltdowns this year may cost him a few spots in the draft. Should stay for one more year but I doubt he will. OK move will be a fine pro on the right team.
Adrian Arrington: Adrian was Michigan's most consistent receiver this year and showed some great hands. He had a terrible Wisconsin and OSU game but had a highlight reel worth of catches in the Citrus Bowl. Considering he wasn't even on the team last spring, I doubt his stock will ever be higher then after the Citrus. Smart Move but we will miss you.
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