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

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 Questions Entering Spring Practice

Michigan officially kicks off spring practice on March 17th, with the spring game to follow on April 14th. The Wolverines suffered several key losses on both sides of the ball and while a core of veterans return off of last year’s 11-2 squad, there are several key questions heading into spring camp. . . . → Read More: Top 5 Questions Entering Spring Practice

An Early Look at the 2012 B1G Legends Division (Pre-Spring)

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1. Michigan 10-2 (7-1)

2012 Forecast

IF the Wolverines can find somewhat productive replacements for Mike Martin and Ryan Van Bergen and find consistency on offense, they should have another very good season.

Key Returnees

Offense: Denard Robinson (QB-SR) 142-258 (55%) 2173 Yds. 20 TD 15 INT – 221 Carries 1176 Yds (5.3) 16 . . . → Read More: An Early Look at the 2012 B1G Legends Division (Pre-Spring)

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)

Profile for 2012 U of M Commit Joe Bolden

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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)

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)

Michigan Football Recruiting Update (4/8/11)

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Scout.com recently released its top 300 prospects list for the 2012 class. Below is a list of kids who have expressed interest in Michigan and where we stand.

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Gunner Kiel (#1 QB, #17 overall) – has an offer. ND lean? Not sure about his interest level in Michigan, but if Maty Mauk were to . . . → Read More: Michigan Football Recruiting Update (4/8/11)