Matt Falcon was poised for a big senior season, ready to prove to the world he was one of the best backs, not only in the state, but in the country.



Then, during a routine block, the Southfield senior's leg got rolled up on. Just like that, his season was over.

What he did not realize at the time, is that, not only would the injury end his senior season, but it would also affect his recruitment. Falcon tore his ACL and injured the same knee that ended his sophomore season. Wanting to make sure the surgery was done right, he went to Michigan, the school he was committed to since July, for the procedure.

Despite a successful surgery, recent conversations with the Wolverines have still left him with doubts about his football future.

"I want to play football and I can still play at a high level," he said, "but at this time, I'm divided because Michigan is only giving me one option. Coach Harbaugh told my mother quote 'if Matthew comes to Michigan, he will not be able to play football.' But they would pay for my college education for academics.

"I would have to sign a waiver saying I can't play even though top surgeons told me, my family and Coach Harbaugh I will be able to get back on the field and play at a high level."

Looking into other programs is an option, but at this time, Falcon prefers not to speak on that.

He says he is not decommitted from the Wolverines. In fact, he wrestled with publicizing his status with Michigan in the midst of an early season surge that had the team ranked as high as No. 12 in the polls. With questions mounting about his commitment, the Wolverines recruiting other running backs and the team now on a bye week, Falcon felt the time was right to answer some of those questions.

"I just want to apologize to the Michigan fans. I've worked hard my whole life to hopefully be given the opportunity to play football at the University of Michigan, and at this time that's being taken away from me."

For now, Falcon is in wait and see mode, but he is determined to make sure he comes back the same kid that received big time offers as early as his freshman year.

"My focus right now is to rehabilitate and get stronger. I don't know where my future may lead me."