When Kirby Smart said, “We sell relationships over transactions,” during SEC Media Days, it sounded like just another inspirational statement from one of the best minds in college football. Even the strongest “relationships” aren’t always durable in the current scenario, where early commitments are being flipped left and right due to NIL deals. And Smart’s words about relationships aren’t just inspiring, they’re being tested in real time.

Michigan is now subtly influencing the four-star linebacker market and seriously going after Nick Abrams, one of Georgia’s most sought-after commits. This is intriguing not only because Michigan is attempting to snatch a top recruit, but also because they are doing so with deceptive tactics, game-day visits, and a program strategy that has a track r

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