Rivals100 OL Josh Conerly not worried about Harbaugh job rumors
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HONOLULU, Hawaii -- Rivals100 offensive lineman Josh Conerly is one of the top available unsigned players in the Class of 2022 and he's no hurry to make his decision. In fact, Conerly just cut his list to six finalists and is gearing up for a visit few months of a visits, with no plans to announce a decision until March at the earliest. Michigan has been a constant in his recruitment and made the cut for the final six along with Oregon, USC, Oklahoma, Miami and Washington. With rumors about Wolverines coach Jim Harbaugh's interest in NFL job openings floating around, Rivals.com caught up with Conerly to talk Wolverines and his overall recruitment.
IN HIS WORDS
On Harbaugh rumors: "I haven't talked to Coach Harbaugh but I talk to Coach Moore mainly. They both just signed new contracts and I feel like they're going to be there a while so that's my opinion. I'm not worried about them going anywhere."
On USC and the Trojans recent in-home visit: "It was pretty good, just finally getting to meet Coach Riley in person, especially knowing him for like two, three years now. So it was great to [meet] him, great guy. And it was great meeting Coach Henson as well. They're both great dudes -- they're going to do great things for that offense ... [The message was] really that the scheme at USC, he said it's a good fit for me seeing my play style and the way that I would fit into their offense. They answered a lot of things for me that I don't even [have] to ask."
On Oregon: "Coach Viane Talamaivao is already trying to get me to go out to Eugene. I mean, just knowing [Oregon offensive line coach Adrian] Klemm and adding Viane on with Coach Klemm, that's a pretty perfect combo ... The new staff are definitely filling the shoes, they’re doing a great job. Coach Lanning and Coach Klemm; I know most of the offensive staff and I mean, they are doing a great job in the way that they are recruiting me and constantly stay in communication; they’re just doing a great job."
On Oklahoma and his recent official visit: "It's definitely way more than I thought. It's a great place to be, one of the top programs and great atmosphere. I can only imagine it on game day ... I definitely have a lot more interest in the school now."
On future visits: "I'm probably going to head down to Miami towards the end of the month then going into March I'm probably going to take a visit to USC, Oregon and Washington."
On what will factor into his final decision: "For myself, whether I am comfortable on or off campus, a winning culture, and that they are building a champion because that’s what I want to be."