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RECRUITING How the Bryce Underwood flip came to be

Luke Hubbard

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We've heard all the talk about Michigan's massive NIL deal being the cause for flipping Underwood, but how'd it come to be? Well, Barstool owner, Dave Portnoy, revealed that he and Larry Ellison (the 5th richest man in the world) got on a call with Ellison's wife (Michigan alum) and discussed the fact that they couldn't stand Michigan not being the best team on the field every Saturday, so they set up a call with Underwood and his family and negotiated terms with them.

Remember, at the start of 2023, Jim Harbaugh was suspended three games for buying a recruit a hamburger on a visit.

Crazy stuff.

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