Hello pyroknife. I hope you understand that I really have no reason to bluff on this thread, which is so dormant in any case about a U Mich admit. I think I will leave it to you better judgement to decide on the veracity of my statement.
But, FYI, I had a skype interview with my POI on 20 Jan who said that the Profs can individually forward their recommendations to the admissions committee which will then process it further.
And I am sure you are entitled to your views on calling it a bluff. I respect that.