Michigan Football, Team 138, 2017 Season.

[WingsFan]

That's horrifying. For once can we get a fucking QB who is both a legit power 5 talent and who actually delivers?

Absolutely! Was really hoping he could be the starter next year. Speight another year is really going to suck.

[WingsFan]

The report said, “Asiasi is in the early process of seeking a transfer to attend school on the back on his native West Coast.”

The reasoning behind Asiasi’s decision to prefer a transfer is unknown, except for the fact that he wants to go to the West Coast.

In four games last season, the 6-foot-3, 285-pound tight end caught two passes for 18 yards and a touchdown.

From De La Salle High School (CA), Asiasi committed to Michigan’s 2016 class on National Signing Day. Asiasi and his teammate, Boss Tagaloa, were expected to be a package deal, so it was surprising when Tagaloa picked UCLA and Asiasi picked the Maize and Blue.

If Asiasi does leave the program, Michigan will turn to Ian Bunting and Tyrone Wheatley Jr. The Wolverines will also lean on Sean McKeon and Nick Eubanks.

[Hannibal]

And Gentry was already moved to TE. Looks like we're stuck with Speight for at least two more years and then it's on to McCaffrey, I suppose.

[Hannibal]

Asiasi is a bummer but look at it this way: we probably were only going to get two more seasons out of him anyways.

[WingsFan]

Asiasi was our best blocker, and he had to be accounted for as a pass threat. And Bunting has shown no aptitude for blocking. We should take any of the three OL transfers available. With what we have, at the very worst they're 6th OL and competition to push the younger guys.

[hack]

Definitely a big loss. Sorry to hear.

[WM Wolverine]

He's an NFL talent, he's a loss but he's replaceable if others step-up and M has numbers and talent at the position.

[Rocky Bleier]

His parents tried hard to get him to stay on the west coast during the recruiting process. They've probably been in his ear about his responsibility to his family and shit like that since he's been in AA. Guilt is a powerful weapon.

Losing Asiasi will definitely suck, but I don't think it will hurt us next season as much as msu losing John Reschke. RCMB "reports" the rumor that he was voted off the team.

[Jeff Buchanan]

Freddy Canteen graduates in May and will transfer to ND for his 5th year and grad studies (mgoblog).

[hack]

Is there an Asiasi update? Are they trying to keep him in the fold, or is it done? All we know right now is that he's considering a transfer, right?

[WM Wolverine]

He's leaving, insiders are pretty confident he'll be at UCLA or USC.

[hack]

Tx. That's a real loss.

[WM Wolverine]

M will be fine if the TE's around him are good. Loss of Newsome, a position of weakness and where we lacked depth, absolutely killed us last season and will again this season.

[Hannibal]

Per mgoblog. Asiasi is officially gone. Good thing it's not a position of need. He's going to be a great one wherever he ends up. I'll be surprised if he's not in the NFL before his eligibility is up.

[WingsFan]

From Angelique Chengelis talking with JH at Mock Rock.

Newsome making progress

It is unclear when Michigan sophomore left tackle Grant Newsome, who suffered a season-ending leg injury during the Wisconsin game last fall, might be able to play again, but Harbaugh is certain that will happen.

Newsome spent 38 days in the hospital after the injury.

“He’s working out every day,” Harbaugh said. “He’s getting around good. He’s making strides. He’s tough as a $2 steak and doing it with an incredible attitude. Do not count him out.”

Harbaugh said he’s “optimistic” Newsome will return to the field.

“He’ll play,” Harbaugh said, adding he’s not certain when but at some point Newsome will return.