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The biggest story on Monday in the world of college football was quarterback Shea Patterson transferring to the University of Michigan.
Everyone from Kirk Hebstreit to Paul Finebaum chimed in on what they thought of the move. Some of their responses may come as a surprise.
We thought it would be a good idea to amass some of the most noteworthy tweets about Patterson’s transfer. Enjoy!
What Pundits and Players are saying
Kirk Herbstreit
Wow!!
— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) December 11, 2017
Has been speculated about and now official. Big time pick up for @UMichFootball and Jim Harbaugh! Shea is a dual threat that has 2 years of starting experience. Not to mention he’s joining a veteran team for 2018! https://t.co/ThwMuaP4kl
Paul Finebaum
Jim Harbaugh just poached one of the SEC's best QBs in Shea Patterson. If the NCAA allows him to play in 2018 the Wolverines become a title contender. #CFB
— Paul Finebaum (@finebaum) December 11, 2017
Bruce Feldman
Huge pick-up for #Michigan. #OleMiss QB Shea Patterson commits to Michigan.
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) December 11, 2017
Thor Nystrom
I can’t fathom Shea Patterson transferring unless he’s extremely confident that his waiver request will be granted.
— Thor Nystrom (@thorku) December 11, 2017
The argument he/other non-seniors will make is that they were misled by Freeze + the administration about the severity of the program's situation during recruiting
Barrett Sallee
Huge get for the Wolverines. An ultra-dynamic gunslinger headed to the Big Ten. https://t.co/YabgXKuxqO
— Barrett Sallee (@BarrettSallee) December 11, 2017
Bill Rabinowitz
Michigan has a new quarterback. And he's good. https://t.co/LU0wayvWhj
— Bill Rabinowitz (@brdispatch) December 11, 2017
Anthony Broome
If Shea Patterson transfers to Michigan, this isn't just some stop-gap arm like Rudock or a reclamation project like O'Korn. Kid has as much talent as any signal-caller in the country. Would be a huge get for them.
— Anthony Broome (@anthonytbroome) December 2, 2017
Alex Kirshner
Shea Patterson is great and will make Michigan a title contender.
— Alex Kirshner (@alex_kirshner) December 11, 2017
But
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I bet Dwayne Haskins is the best QB in the Big Ten next year
Jim Costa
Shea Patterson is the most experienced QB on the Michigan roster. Best athlete at the position too. Should be a nice upgrade. Also in the same vein...not as proven as you'd think.
— Jim Costa (@JimCosta_) December 11, 2017
In 4 SEC games last year he was 80-138 (58%) 6 TD- 5 INT
Tyler Donohue
In December 2015 when I was with B/R, we welcomed Shea Patterson and Brandon Peters to NYC HQ and put them through skills competition.
— Tyler Donohue (@TDsTake) December 11, 2017
Two years later, they're about to share #Michigan depth chart. pic.twitter.com/03Z2FzA61D
I took a poll in media room.
— Tyler Donohue (@TDsTake) July 11, 2015
2016 QB rankings based on that:
1 Shea Patterson
2 Dwayne Haskins
3 Malik Henry
4 Jacob Eason
5 KJ Costello
Bleacher Report
Brandon Peters (@_B_P_18) and @SheaPatterson_1 together? We've seen this before #Michigan #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/yYis8bnd2V
— B/R The Future (@BR_TheFuture) December 11, 2017
Tarik Black
Okay now just throw it deep
— Tarik Black (@LetmeRockk_) December 11, 2017
Joe Milton
One thing my beautiful mom taught me is to never run from anything 〽️ #DontSleepOnMe
— Joe milton #7 (@Qbjayy7) December 11, 2017
Dwayne Haskins
Rivalry just got a little more interesting bro https://t.co/nl8EFeOeKL
— Dwayne Haskins, Jr (@dh_simba7) December 11, 2017