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: 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: Illinois

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Eliminating turnovers has been the point of emphasis for Denard Robinson since the spring. Through the early part of the season Denard had seemingly ignored what had been stressed to him by the coaching staff all off season. While Denard was responsible for a fumble a week ago, Denard has cut out the interceptions . . . → Read More: Grading The Performance: Illinois

2012 Michigan Football Defensive Line Preview

TweetDepth Chart: Weak DE   Brennen Beyer  Jake Ryan  Frank Clark 

Freshmen likely to redshirt: Mario Ojemudia – An ideal scenario would have Mario redshirting 100% of the time, but the staff might just have to throw him in there with Frank Clark likely being suspended for a good deal of time.

Strong DE   . . . → Read More: 2012 Michigan Football Defensive Line Preview

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

Profile for 2012 U of M Commit Ondre Pipkins

Tweet2012 Football Recruiting Board Recruiting Forum Thread Name: Ondre Pipkins Position: Defensive Tackle Height & Weight: 6’2” 325 lbs. High School: Park Hill Panthers (MO)

   

 

INTERVIEW

5/22/11:

COMBINE HIGHLIGHTS

QUOTES

On the State of Michigan (5/11/11): “Michigan and Michigan State, they’re . . . → Read More: Profile for 2012 U of M Commit Ondre Pipkins

Pick One To Commit @ The BBQ at the Big House

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So far Brady Hoke, Greg Mattison and his staff have secured a consensus Top 5 2012 Class and will be looking to build on it with the 2013 class. Earlier this week I asked everyone over Twitter and in the forum to pick one player they wish would commit this weekend during the BBQ at . . . → Read More: Pick One To Commit @ The BBQ at the Big House

The Blueprint To Filling Out The 2012 Class

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With 18 commits for the 2012 class so far and the final number more than likely 26, numbers are starting to become very, very tight. Here is my list of kids that we are still recruiting to fill out the class.

Quarterbacks (Wanting 1?)

With Maty Mauk giving his pledge to Missouri, Michigan is down . . . → Read More: The Blueprint To Filling Out The 2012 Class

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)

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 (4/8/11)

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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.

QUARTERBACKS

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)