Bryce Underwood Facing Criticism For Hypocritical Comment About Commitment
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Top high school quarterback Bryce Underwood made waves on Thursday when he announced his decision to commit to Michigan.
Underwood, the top quarterback in the class of 2025, initially committed to LSU to play for head coach Brian Kelly and the Tigers.
Recruits choosing to flip to different schools is common, but Underwood's decision comes after interesting comments made following his decision to pick LSU.
"What's the point of committing if you're not ready to commit," he said at an On3 event.
"Don't worry about the school's performance, how they're performing," said the highly-touted quarterback.
"If you are committed to a school, stay committed. Don't commit until you feel like it's right, you feel like you're ready."
"If you are committed to a school, stay committed. What's the point of committing if you aren't ready" - Bryce Underwood https://t.co/gB5JO46Ob7pic.twitter.com/61gdtEf4oU
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Underwood was committed to LSU for nearly a year before flipping to Michigan, and many believe his decision to flip was financially motivated.
Michigan reportedly offered Underwood an NIL package worth $10.5 million, while LSU's offer was allegedly far lower.
According to On3 and The Advocate, The Tigers were prepared to offer the quarterback a package worth $1.5 million. If money was indeed the reason behind Underwood's decision, it's not hard to see why.
Underwood will also be joining the reigning national champions, despite their current disappointing form. Michigan may be in the middle of a down year, but they're still one of the most iconic and influential programs in all of college football.
The same could be said for LSU, as they've won several national titles and have had dozens of successful NFL players throughout their history.
This time, they simply weren't able to compete with the advantages Michigan had in this specific recruiting battle.
Underwood is also a Michigan native, who remained in the state through his high school career and even ran plays called by controversial former Michigan staffer Connor Stalions.
The Wolverines will limp to the finish line in 2024, but there's a lot to be excited about with Underwood heading to campus next year.
Michigan won't be in the College Football Playoff this season, but if Underwood is as good as advertised, they likely won't need to wait very long to make their way back.
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