Spring Game Review: Offensive Stars
GoBlueWolverine’s look back at some of the notable performers on the offensive side of the ball. Devin Gardner, Amara Darboh, Thomas Rawls, Devin Funchess, Kyle Kalis, and more.
2013 Look Ahead: The Offense
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The minute this guy decided to return, Team 133's prospects looked increasingly brighter.
Michigan's offense was bad in 2012. The idea that you can run a shifty receiver at quarterback and be consistently successful is just not going to happen. Good teams had sniffed out Denard's tricks pretty well by his senior...
O Rawls, Where Art Thou?
Rawls' 63-yard TD run against Illinois in garbage time this season, was his career long, by far.
Emailer Mike writes:
Brad, no one, and I mean no one has said a word about Rawls not playing. Not you, not any of the other blogs, not the papers, not the radio, not TV, NO ONE! What gives?
Well Mike, Thomas Rawls' absence from the Outback Bowl was not widely reported...
Friend vs. Foe: Minnesota edition
For this week’s edition of Friend vs. Foe, we welcome Tom from the Minnesota SB Nation blog The Daily Gopher. He will provide his perspective on how or why Minnesota can beat Michigan on Saturday. Remember, this is not an actual game prediction. It is an attempt to describe how or why each team can win from each side of the matchup.
The case for Minnesota
by Tom
If the question...
Michigan 12 – Michigan State 10: Order restored as Bunyan returns
For the past four years the Paul Bunyan trophy has resided in East Lansing. Tonight the rightful owners of this storied trophy have brought him back to Ann Arbor, where he belongs. Michigan State has recently enjoyed the upper hand in the rivalry, though wins against Rich Rod’s inept ‘defenses’ don’t really count in my book, but Michigan has regained some of its swagger and...
M&GB Pick’em: Michigan State staff predictions
Last week, we were all pretty close to Michigan’s score, but none of us thought Michigan would pitch a shutout. But that’s precisely what it did. Josh was the only one to get Michigan’s point total of 45 exactly right and he was also the closest to zero for Illinois’ score, so he took home his second win of the season. Now, Michigan faces its second rivalry game of the season...
Early Analysis: Michigan State vs. Michigan
Michigan State at No. 23 Michigan
Saturday, 3:30 PM Big Ten Network
Line: Michigan -9
The Paul Bunyan Trophy is one of the largest trophies in college football, standing over nine feet tall from its base to the top. The current class of Michigan seniors has never seen the trophy, as Michigan State has won the last four matchups.
Michigan comes into the game ranked and with...
Midweek Media Headlines: Michigan State Week
It's a big week for the Michigan Football program. Even in the midst of the Tigers' playoff run, there's still plenty of hype going on around this weekend's matchup in Ann Arbor. Let's take a look at some of the mid-week headlines making the rounds by the more legit media outlets.
First though, a headline from the future via the Detroit Free Press.
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Sam-n-Kyle Illinois Preview, Part 3 (video)
GBW's Sam Webb and Kyle Bogenschutz discuss the week that was in the Legends division and how it helps the Wolverines, keys for the much improved defense against Illinois and the possibility of an expanded role for sophomore running back Thomas Rawls.
Michigan 44 – Purdue 13: Michigan runs all over Purdue
Denard Robinson continued his rise up the Michigan record books as he moved into fifth place all-time in rushing yards with a 235-yard effort against Purdue. Not to be ignored was his move to fourth in all-time passing, an incredible feat considering the great passers that have come through Ann Arbor over the years.
Michigan 44 – Purdue 13
Final Stats
44
Final Score
13...
2012 season preview: M&GB staff roundtable
With a few days remaining before Michigan opens up against Alabama, the excitement is building. We decided to take some time to have a little roundtable discussion about how we think the season will play out. You already know myself, Chris, Josh, and Matt from last season, but please welcome our newcomers, Katie and Sam. Visit our Meet the Staff page to get to know them. Below we...
Monday Lowdown is Getting to Games Earlier From Now On
It's game week! The count of open tabs on my browser is out of control. Firefox is holding tough though. #bloggerproblems
Lay The Wood - 2012 Game 1
The Art. The Art. The Art. They make game-specific Michigan football wallpapers. They are a must for anyone who calls themselves a fan and owns a computer.
University of Michigan athletics launches new student loyalty...
Coach J Talks Thomas Rawls (Part 1, w/video)
Michigan running backs Coach Fred Jackson goes into detail on what sophomore Thomas Rawls brings to the table … and he answers question on Fitz Toussaint as well. **with video**
Rawls Feeling Pressure Free (Part 2, w/video)
In second and final part of Thomas Rawls media day interview he goes one on one with GoBlueWolverine’s Sam Webb to discuss his speed, adjusting to increased expectations, presenting a positive image for his beleaguered hometown, and more. **With Video**
Rawls Feeling Pressure Free (Part 1, w/video)
Michigan sophomore running back, Thomas Rawls met with the media Sunday to discuss fall camp and the 2012 season. In part one of this part interview the bruising tailback recaps his injury setback last season, his growth as a player, his role on this year’s team, and more. **With Video**
Hoke: Wolverines Off to Crisp Start (Video)
Brady Hoke met with members of the media Monday to discuss to recap the opening of fall camp. The Wolverines' second year headman discussed Michael Schofield's move to tackle, Brennen Beyer's development, Will Campbell's maturation, Thomas Rawls, Jake Ryan, and much much more. (with video)
Michigan Football news: Key questions and observations for fall camp
Michigan Football will begin fall camp on August 6th. There is a lot of excitement surrounding this team and expectations are at Big Ten Championship levels for Team 133. Below are 5 questions and 5 observations about the Wolverines as they prepare launch a new season.
QUESTIONS
Michigan’s leading rusher from 2011, Fitz Toussaint, is currently serving an indefinite suspension...
Fitzgerald Toussaint Arrested With DUI
It has been confirmed; Michigan running back Fitzgerald Toussaint was arrested Saturday night for driving under the influence of alcohol. He also has been suspended from the team. The story is what you hear throughout the entire offseason, so I won't bore you with details.
But what's this mean for Michigan? Head coach Brady Hoke holds very high expectations for his student...
Mag Excerpt: Michigan Running Back Preview
The July issue of GoBlueWolverine the Magazine is the 2012 Michigan Football Offensive Preview. In this excerpt we highlight Sam Webb's running back preview and focus on Fitzgerald Toussaint's improvement and the spring emergence of Thomas Rawls.
Big Tentacles: Urban Meyer, Pat Fitzgerald, Taylor Martinez, and more.
(Big Tentacles is the SWRT look at the Big Ten and the school in South Bend it not-so-secretly covets.)
That Don't Impress Me Much.
Ohio Sate head football coach Urban Meyer hasn't been too impressed with the Buckeyes' receivers during spring practice. (The Columbus Dispatch)
The Air That I Breathe.
Northwestern head football coach Pat Fitzgerald is described...
Toussaint tabbed as U-M's starting tailback
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Spring football isn't designed to answer a lot of questions.
April is when college coaches assess the talent they have, give players a refresher course in the offensive and defensive schemes and make sure everyone is in shape. Position battles won't be decided until the freshmen show up and two-a-days start in the fall.
This goes far enough that even...
Toussaint tabbed as U-M's starting tailback
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Spring football isn't designed to answer a lot of questions.
April is when college coaches assess the talent they have, give players a refresher course in the offensive and defensive schemes and make sure everyone is in shape. Position battles won't be decided until the freshmen show up and two-a-days start in the fall.
This goes far enough that even...
Let's Overreact To: Spring Scrimmage Video!
Via MGoVideo:
Items of admittedly flimsy substance:
Lots of Rawls. Thomas Rawls is the tailback in most of these sets; Hayes does not appear and Toussaint only gets buried on a flare screen. Rawls mostly gets buried himself. Maybe he's just an excellent vehicle via which to express defensive competence.
Morgan is all over the place. He goes sideline to sideline to thump Rawls...
Spring Practice Presser Transcript 3-29-12: Brady Hoke
News bullets and other important things:
The team will have practice today, tomorrow, and Saturday mainly to show off for the high school coaching clinic and to work on fundamentals.
Chris Bryant is practicing primarily at right guard.
Hoke seems high on Joey Burzynski. He's been mentioned several times throughout the spring now.
Hopkins has put on some bad weight...
Michigan Football Recruiting: The RB situation with Bri’onte Dunn off the board
Bri’onte Dunn is off the board for Michigan as he has decided to stick with his OSU commitment. Where does that leave the Wolverines in their running back recruiting? Brady Hoke currently has 2 running backs in his 2012 class, Drake Johnson from Ann Arbor and Sione Houma a fullback out of Salt Lake City. The Michigan coaches have also reached out to 4-star RB David Perkins out...
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