The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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COMMITMENT PROFILE as a junior, was no consolation prize, and his father said Beilein's honesty paid off in explaining the early lack of interest. "They had been recruiting Cas- sius for a while and offered him well over a year ago. I clearly get it," he said. "We didn't look at it like 'X' was No. 2. For one, I respected Coach Beilein being honest. They had a lot invested in Cassius. At the same time, being honest said a lot. We looked at it like with Cassius being the best guard in the state, Michigan and MSU should offer the best in the state if he's at that level." Though Simpson essentially took Winston's spot, the Wolverines couldn't have gone wrong with either, Rivals.com's Eric Bossi said. "Simpson isn't the biggest guy around, but he is a leader, wins and plays with loads of toughness," Bossi praised. "He commands respect with his jump shot, makes good decisions in transition and plays with little fear for his own safety when he attacks the lane." His son is blessed that he'll get to do it at Michigan, Quincey Simpson said. He consulted former U-M All-Amer- ican Trey Burke's dad, Benji, and he got a glowing report. "I've known Benji for a while, and he said those guys were great for his son," he noted. "He has a lot of love and respect for those guys. He said, 'Don't worry that they got on him late; they recruited my son late, too.'" That one worked out pretty well. Simpson will get the same tutelage, and he appears to be a great fit. ❏ Michigan Grill Accessories SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S. Grill covers and mats are made-to-order and dropshipped direct from manufacturer. 1-800-421-7751 • www.TheWolverineOnDemand.com #1256 Michigan Grill Mat $49.95 FREE S&H #1365 Michigan Grill Cover Available in two sizes: Small 60" W x 36" T x 21" D $51.95 + $15 S&H Large 72" W x 36" T x 21" D $54.95 + $15 S&H Michigan Grill Accessories SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S. Grill covers and mats are made-to-order and dropshipped direct from manufacturer. 1-800-421-7751 • www.TheWolverineOnDemand.com #1256 Michigan Grill Mat $49.95 FREE S&H #1365 Michigan Grill Cover Available in two sizes: Small 60" W x 36" T x 21" D $51.95 + $15 S&H Large 72" W x 36" T x 21" D $54.95 + $15 S&H