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Michigan center Cesar Ruiz, wide receiver Nico Collins discuss plans on decision for 2020 season
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Michigan’s 2019 season isn’t over just yet. The Wolverines still have to play Alabama in the Citrus Bowl at 1 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Jan. 1 on ABC.
Prior to the game taking place, many Michigan players have already decided on their futures for 2020. Tight end Nick Eubanks and defensive end Kwity Paye have already announced that they would return. Cornerback Ambry Thomas has gone back-and-forth but has said at one point that he would return as well.
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On Saturday, Wolverine center Cesar Ruiz and wide receiver Nico Collins talked about how they would wait until after the Citrus Bowl to make an official decision on the 2020 season:
“That’s not really important to me right now,” Ruiz said. “We’re focused on winning this game. After the game, me and my family will talk to coach [Harbaugh] and make a decision from there.
“My game has evolved a lot. From freshman year starting at guard to now … I feel like I matured a lot. I’ve made a lot of improvements in my game switching back to my normal position. I just feel like I’ve improved and matured a lot, been able to take a lot of responsibility and become more of a leader.”
“I really just need to sit down with my family, do the pros and the cons of what I feel like doing. The what-ifs … how I feel about it. Am I ready? Things like that. It’s a family discussion. I see it like a recruiting process coming to college.
“I’m just enjoying this Florida weather with this team, the seniors that’s about to leave. I’m just enjoying the ride and having fun with it.”
Kevin covers Big Ten football for Saturday Tradition.