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Topic: Jaaron Simmons to Michigan (NT)

Topic: Jaaron Simmons to Michigan (NT)

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Jeff McKinney
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Jaaron Simmons to Michigan (NT)

Posted: 4/24/2017 11:59:10 PM

OU_Country
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RE: Jaaron Simmons to Michigan

Posted: 4/25/2017 1:12:23 AM

I'll say this: for any Ohio Bobcat fan who said Coach Groce is dead to them, well Jaaron Simmons should be too.

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RE: Jaaron Simmons to Michigan

Posted: 4/25/2017 2:41:06 AM

From Big 10 fan site.

"Michigan basketball reportedly adds promising PG transfer Jaaron Simmons from Ohio"

It appears as if John Beilein and Michigan have found an experienced player to fill their final scholarship spot for the 2017-18 season.

According to the Athens Messenger and The Post, Ohio University point guard Jaaron Simmons will transfer to Michigan for his final college season. As a graduate transfer, he will be eligible to play immediately.

Simmons averaged 15.7 points per game for the Bobcats over the past two years while shooting 45 percent from the floor and 37.3 percent from 3-point range.

Michigan will be Simmons� third school, as he spent the 2013-14 season at Houston before transferring to Ohio.

Last month, Simmons announced he was declaring for the NBA Draft, but he did not hire an agent, allowing him to return to school.

Smith will help the Wolverines fill the void left by departed point guard Derrick Walton Jr.

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RE: Jaaron Simmons to Michigan

Posted: 4/25/2017 7:33:15 AM

I wish him nothing but more turnovers and many losses! Heck I will root for Ohio State against them and I NEVER root for Ohio State!

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RE: Jaaron Simmons to Michigan

Posted: 4/25/2017 7:41:00 AM

Ridiculous....the whole thing. Much I want to say, but I'll try to stay above it. So much for loyalty. My last memory of Jaaron will forever be of him dribbling out the clock against Kent State in 2017 MAC Semis. A new era of OHIO hoops begins today. We have two true freshman point guards heading into 2017-2018 season and please don't tell me James Gollon is the answer at PG. Feeling sick to my stomach. #Bye2 #DontLetTheDoorHitYou

Last Edited: 4/25/2017 7:44:34 AM by FearLeon

#BleedGreen #TrentIsGOAT

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RE: Jaaron Simmons to Michigan

Posted: 4/25/2017 7:48:37 AM

Great for Jaaron, hopefully it launches his career into a new stratosphere.

Sad day for Bobcats, unfortunately.

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RE: Jaaron Simmons to Michigan

Posted: 4/25/2017 7:49:16 AM

FearLeon wrote:

You pretty much nailed my sentiments to a T.

Mr. Kirk, Mr. Butler, there's a lot of minutes available.

Last Edited: 4/25/2017 7:53:40 AM by 100%Cat

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RE: Jaaron Simmons to Michigan

Posted: 4/25/2017 8:10:55 AM

Guess i should have seen this coming. Coach was very complimentary of Jaaron last Bobcat Caravan, didnt mention him this year.

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RE: Jaaron Simmons to Michigan

Posted: 4/25/2017 8:39:13 AM

We'll be just fine without anyone who doesn't want to be here.

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RE: Jaaron Simmons to Michigan

Posted: 4/25/2017 8:55:19 AM

Our prior 2 coaches used us as a stepping stone (Groce, Christian) and fell flat on their respective faces. I guess it's only natural to think that our players would do the same thing. Good riddance.

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RE: Jaaron Simmons to Michigan

Posted: 4/25/2017 9:19:47 AM

FearLeon wrote:

We have two true freshman point guards heading into 2017-2018 season and please don't tell me James Gollon is the answer at PG. Feeling sick to my stomach. #Bye2 #DontLetTheDoorHitYou

The last two years we had true freshmen running the point. 2005 and 2010. Next man up.

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RE: Jaaron Simmons to Michigan

Posted: 4/25/2017 9:22:13 AM

Welp, wish I could say I was wrong on this one. Anyone who thought that my sources were full of it....glad ya bought into delusional and not into reality.

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RE: Jaaron Simmons to Michigan

Posted: 4/25/2017 9:43:51 AM

Anyone know if scUM will still have a spot for Alstork from Wright St? Or did Jaaron take his spot?

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RE: Jaaron Simmons to Michigan

Posted: 4/25/2017 9:45:20 AM

Next man up. He did what he thought was best for him. That's the way it usually is.

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RE: Jaaron Simmons to Michigan

Posted: 4/25/2017 10:04:45 AM

This is brutal. First of all as a fan, of course it totally sucks because I love watching Jaaron. Then I feel really bad for Saul, his staff, and the players. It hurts.

Jaaron is taking a bigtime risk here, so I've got to respect that go-getter mentality. I disagree with his choice but he's really putting himself out there and trying to do what's best for him and his career.

What a day at the Convo.....Wow!

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RE: Jaaron Simmons to Michigan

Posted: 4/25/2017 10:09:21 AM

100%Cat wrote:

Anyone know if scUM will still have a spot for Alstork from Wright St? Or did Jaaron take his spot?

To answer this one, they are waiting on what shakes out with Bamba (5* recruit who is more than likely going to Kentucky or Texas) and then seeing what happens with Wagner and Wilson. Once those dominoes fall, then Michigan can make its move. Again from what I heard (and I know you all laughed at me initially) is that Alstork was originally the higher valued until Simmons declared. Once he declared, Donlan's argument for Alstork went down a notch or two. So with that, we'll see what happens.

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RE: Jaaron Simmons to Michigan

Posted: 4/25/2017 10:12:06 AM

Buckeye to Bobcat wrote:

Welp, wish I could say I was wrong on this one. Anyone who thought that my sources were full of it....glad ya bought into delusional and not into reality.

People who gloat ought to shampoo my crotch.

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RE: Jaaron Simmons to Michigan

Posted: 4/25/2017 10:16:16 AM

I whish him all the besht in hish future endeavorsh (itsh hard to talk witsh my tongue in my scheek).

Makes me appreciate DJ more. Bruce Pearl tried to recruit him after seeing him in the 2010 NCAA tourney, but DJ stayed at Ohio.

Are all the transfers because of problems with Saul, low expectations for next year's squad or just one of those things?

We will get by.
We will get by.
We will get by.
We will survive.

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RE: Jaaron Simmons to Michigan

Posted: 4/25/2017 10:26:01 AM

Looks like 4 years without a MAC title, going after Solich's record. Now 2018-19 could be different.

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RE: Jaaron Simmons to Michigan

Posted: 4/25/2017 10:28:32 AM

If Simmons had a problem with Saul (who gave him free reign) then he is in fir a rude awakening at Michigan.

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RE: Jaaron Simmons to Michigan

Posted: 4/25/2017 10:31:49 AM

Deciduous Forest Cat wrote:

Buckeye to Bobcat wrote:

Welp, wish I could say I was wrong on this one. Anyone who thought that my sources were full of it....glad ya bought into delusional and not into reality.

People who gloat ought to shampoo my crotch.

And people who laugh at my sources ought to go drink Flint water but I don't say that one aloud, especially when a lot of you ridiculed me for even thinking that was going to happen considering my sources and background.

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RE: Jaaron Simmons to Michigan

Posted: 4/25/2017 10:37:32 AM

The only thing better would have been if he had transferred to Illinois or Boston College. This kid will have played for 3 different D1 programs in 4 years of college basketball. What a joke.

Last Edited: 4/25/2017 10:39:07 AM by ohiocatfan1

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RE: Jaaron Simmons to Michigan

Posted: 4/25/2017 10:39:40 AM

Pataskala wrote:

DJ never would have left Groce. I'm telling you, his fire makes kids want to stay with him.

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RE: Jaaron Simmons to Michigan

Posted: 4/25/2017 10:39:46 AM

It's easy for us to be angry and hold it against Simmons, but it's the same decision a lot of guys in his case would have made (and many do).

It will be interesting to see what Ohio does with another open scholarship. With four freshmen in the recruiting class already and only one returning senior (Laster) plus one grad transfer senior (Mickle), it would make sense to hold on to the scholarship or use it on another grad transfer unless the Bobcats can get a really good freshman recruit or regular transfer.

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RE: Jaaron Simmons to Michigan

Posted: 4/25/2017 10:40:58 AM

Remember Dartis came in as a pf/sg. I expect him to start at point and Lasiter to start at sg. One of the freshmen will come off the bench and allow Dartis to also get time on the wing.

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