2013 Offensive Depth Chart Preview

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With the 2012 season wrapping up this weekend, it’s time to take a way too early look at the 2013 projected depth chart for the Wolverines with some analysis. Note: The only incoming freshmen that I will include in the depth chart are Shane Morris and Jake Butt.

QB: 1. Devin Gardner – Senior

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The Game Prediction

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THE game. The greatest rivalry in all of sport. Whether 0-11 or 11-0, this game is one where you can throw the records out.

Looking at the trends, both teams are trending up. Michigan is on a 3 game winning streak, and frankly, their offense has taken enormous strides during those 3 weeks. Granted one . . . → Read More: The Game Prediction

Grading The Performance: Minnesota

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Quarterback

Devin Gardner was an All-American QB coming out of HS. Even so, his skills and ability at the QB position has largely been an unknown. Gardner beat out Tate Forcier for the #2 QB job during the fall of 2010 and briefly played in relief action but few outside of the coaches had seen . . . → Read More: Grading The Performance: Minnesota

Minnesota Game Prediction

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Michigan heads to Minnesota in another (nearly) annual battle for the Little Brown Jug. After finishing with an amazingly perfect record playing in the Metrodome, Michigan takes its first crack in the new TCF Bank stadium. 

Normally, even with Denard possibly out, beating Minnesota wouldn’t be all that difficult. But given that Michigan has . . . → Read More: Minnesota Game Prediction

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

Illinois Game Prediction

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What a difference the bye week makes. Michigan went from a turnover machine generating a mere 6 points, to scoring 44, and frankly it should have been more.

Illinois comes to town, riding a 3 game losing streak, and quite honestly, first year head coach Tim Beckman is coaching for his job. While . . . → Read More: Illinois Game Prediction

Grading The Performance: Purdue

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Denard Robinson has traditionally played well in bounce back games. Robinson has gone through his share of poor performances but has usually returned the next time out with a great effort. Saturday was no exception as Denard turned in another great performance. The offense continues to lean on Denard as the sole bread winner. . . . → Read More: Grading The Performance: Purdue

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

Air Force Game Prediction

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Its been a long time since the Wolverines took the turf in November, and the streak was broken against Ohio. It was so sweet, you can almost still taste it … However, you would be able to if the bile wasn’t still in your mouth from last Saturday’s Cowboy Classic. Ouch, I’m still limping, and . . . → Read More: Air Force Game Prediction

Alabama Prediction

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Seems like years ago that we were watching Michigan gut out a win in an overtime thriller against Virginia Tech in the Sugar Bowl. That’s what football off season is. An eternity. 

But the much anticipated showdown is finally upon us. Defending National Champs, versus a Michigan team whose rebuilding effort moved a year . . . → Read More: Alabama Prediction

2012 Michigan Football Backfield Preview

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Depth Chart:

RB   Fitzgerald Toussaint Thomas Rawls Vincent Smith Justice Hayes Dennis Norfleet

 

3rd Down Back   Vincent Smith Justice Hayes

Freshmen likely to redshirt: Drake Johnson

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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

Grading The Performance: Minnesota

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Photo Gallery from Michigan’s 58-0 Thumping of Minnesota

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What a bounce back game for Denard Robinson. Amid all the criticism, scrutiny, and even calls for a QB change, Denard came out and produced his best game of the season from a passing perspective. Denard was accurate, efficient, and looked completely comfortable in the . . . → Read More: Grading The Performance: Minnesota

Grading The Performance: Eastern Michigan

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This one is pretty easy. The rushing performance by Denard was great, while the passing performance left a lot to be desired. Denard’s 55 yd run really sparked an offense that was stagnant up until that point. The 198 rushing yards that Denard piled up is nothing to sneeze at, even against Eastern Michigan. . . . → Read More: Grading The Performance: Eastern Michigan

Eastern Michigan Game Prediction

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EMU is 2-0 for the first time in 2 decades, Michigan is coming off of their 4th quarter, stirring comeback against Notre Dame, leaving one to believe a Michigan letdown could be disastrous. EMU has averaged 300+ ypg on the ground and Michigan’s defense has not proven, outside of 3rd and 1, to be able . . . → Read More: Eastern Michigan Game Prediction