2013 Defensive Depth Chart Preview

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I expect the 2013 defense to be strong once again despite losing some solid contributors such as Jordan Kovacs, Will Campbell, Craig Roh, Kenny Demens, and JT Floyd. Here is how I see the 2013 depth chart shaking out with no true freshman included.

SDE: 1. Brennen Beyer – Junior

2. Tom Strobel – RS . . . → Read More: 2013 Defensive Depth Chart Preview

B1G Players of the Week

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Offensive Co-Players of the Week

Devin Gardner, Michigan

Jr., QB, Detroit, Mich./Inkster

· Became only the sixth player in the Football Bowl Subdivision since 2000 to throw for 300 yards, pass for three touchdowns and rush for three scores in Michigan’s 42-17 victory over Iowa on Saturday

· Was 18-for-23 with 314 yards passing and . . . → Read More: B1G Players of the Week

Grading The Performance: Northwestern

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Denard Robinson remained sidelined thanks to the wrath of the elbow gods and Devin Gardner saw his 2nd start of the season. There were thoughts after last week that Gardner’s performance was simply the result of playing a weak opponent in Minnesota. Those ideas where put to rest on Saturday as Devin led Michigan . . . → Read More: Grading The Performance: Northwestern

Grading The Performance: UMass

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There’s no doubt that Denard Robinson improved this off season, in both the run and passing game. Denard’s footwork, mechanics, and decision making have all improved and are as good as they’ve been since he arrived at Michigan. With all that said, there are still moments when Denard reverts back to . . . → Read More: Grading The Performance: UMass

2012 Michigan Football Linebacker Preview

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Depth Chart:

SAM Strongside Linebacker   Jake Ryan Cameron Gordon 

MIKE Middle Linebacker   Kenny Demens Mike Jones Joe Bolden  Use Facebook to Comment on this Post . . . → Read More: 2012 Michigan Football Linebacker Preview

Top 5 Fall Position Battles

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Left-Guard

Contenders

SR. Elliott Mealer

RS. Soph. Joey Burzynski

FR. Kyle Kalis 

Micheal Schofield’s move to right tackle left a giant hole at LG. The good news is that whoever fills the position will be teamed with Michigan’s best offensive lineman Taylor Lewan. The bad news, the coaches are choosing between a career backup, a . . . → Read More: Top 5 Fall Position Battles

Michigan Recruiting Player Interest

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Following any player’s recruitment is due to have its ups and downs. There will be rumors of visits and alleged family members saying so and so is leaning a certain way or another. Or a YouTube video will come out that everyone has to see. Or a play will commit, decommit, commit, then decommit again. . . . → Read More: Michigan Recruiting Player Interest

Five 2012 Wolverine Commits Named to the 2011 Butkus Award Watchlist

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Five members from Michigan’s highly rated 2012 class have been named to the 2011 High School Butkus Award Watchlist:

Royce Jenkins-Stone James Ross Kaleb Ringer Joe Bolden Mario Ojemudia   The Butkus Award has only been given to high school players for the past three years. The three winners have been Manti Te’o (Notre Dame) . . . → Read More: Five 2012 Wolverine Commits Named to the 2011 Butkus Award Watchlist

Crystal Ballin’ UM’s 2012 Recruiting Class (5/28/11)

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The first list had 20 kids. I’m thinking that we end up with somewhere around 22, but to make it easier for me I’m making it 24.

1. QB – Tyler O’Connor. Still no offer. UM is probably waiting on Gunner Kiel’s decision before they offer another QB.

2. RB – Alden Hill. Unless OSU . . . → Read More: Crystal Ballin’ UM’s 2012 Recruiting Class (5/28/11)

Michigan Football Recruiting Update (5/15/2011)

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It was another very busy week recruiting wise for the Michigan football team. In under a week the Wolverines gained verbals from defensive ends Mario Ojemudia and Pharaoh Brown, as well as defensive end/tackle Matt Godin. Ojemudia was thought to be a Sparty lock for a long time. Up until he visited Michigan, he was. . . . → Read More: Michigan Football Recruiting Update (5/15/2011)

Michigan Football Recruiting Update (5/6/2011)

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WOW! Since the last recruiting update two weeks ago Michigan has received an impressive four verbal commitments. Tight ends Devin Funchess and A.J. Williams as well as linebackers Joe Bolden and James “Biggs” Ross all joined the fold. Funchess is a kid with a ton of upside and is athletic enough to play some receiver . . . → Read More: Michigan Football Recruiting Update (5/6/2011)

Profile for 2012 U of M Commit James Ross

Tweet2012 Football Recruiting UMGoBlog Interview (1/25/11) Name: James Ross Position: Middle Linebacker Height & Weight: 6’0” 200 lbs. High School: Orchard Lake St. Mary’s Eaglets (MI)  

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Crystal Ballin’ UM’s 2012 Recruiting Class

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Here is my first guess on how I believe the recruiting class might look like at the end of the season. Remember recruiting is very fluid and the final list will probably look very different. At this point I have Michigan at 18 scholarships with the Cullen Christian and DJ Williamson transfers. This number will . . . → Read More: Crystal Ballin’ UM’s 2012 Recruiting Class

Michigan Football Recruiting Update (4/21/2011)

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It was a pretty busy in the recruiting world this past week. Michigan picked up it’s second linebacker commit in as many days on Saturday when Royce Jenkins-Stone gave his verbal pledge to Coach Hoke and crew. Michigan was thought to be the long time leader for Royce, but it was a bit of a . . . → Read More: Michigan Football Recruiting Update (4/21/2011)

Michigan Football Recruiting Update (4/15/11)

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Of course the biggest new of the week has been the kind of commitment of Ohio linebacker Kaleb Ringer. His announcement was supposed to come on Friday, but was prematurely leaked by a Dayton newspaper. Kaleb will still make his choice official at 6 PM tomorrow evening. Welcome to the family Kaleb! Other than that . . . → Read More: Michigan Football Recruiting Update (4/15/11)