10 Wolverines To Watch Saturday (Part 1)
Published on: 3rd September, 2009
College Football season is here! Like most fans I can barely contain my excitement at the prospect of the very first kickoff of the 2009 season! That being said, THE University of Michigan's game versus Western Michigan provokes both excitement and nervousness for me as a Wolverines fan. Although ...Michigan Football 2009: When Two Quarterbacks Are Better Than One
Published on: 18th August, 2009
Terms like "running back by committee" and "two quarterback system" don't necessarily stem from positive observations by a coaching staff. More often than not, what is said (by these terms) and what is meant are two completely different things. It could mean the team in question has incredible depth and competition (see ...BTN: “Michigan Doesn’t Have a Dominant Running Back”
Published on: 15th August, 2009
BTN was in Ann Arbor for practice yesterday, and they had a lot of commentary regarding our beloved Wolverines. Most of the conversation was upbeat, several times the analysts noted the marked changes in culture. Gerry DiNardo said "This doesn't look like the same team as a year ago," again ...Michigan Wolverines Deep Threat Possibilities In 2009
Published on: 13th August, 2009
Every good team needs to do several things well to succeed, and play at a high level. Every good or complete team needs to tackle well, block well, throw well, run well, and catch well. The game of football ultimately comes down to fundamentals and execution, which is something that Michigan ...Does Michigan Have The Deepest Backfield In Big Ten?
Published on: 12th August, 2009
If you take a look around the Big Ten conference, there are some talented running backs. There are also teams with question marks at the position, after Javon Ringer and Shonn Greene left. With great field vision, Evan Royster is one of those backs who can rush for 1200 yards off ...Michigan QB Situation: Is Nick Sheridan Really an Option?
Published on: 10th August, 2009
Big Blue had its struggles in 2008, both running Rich Rodriguez's patented spread system and in general finishing 3-9. One of the main defenses for such a poor season was the fact that this particular spread offense is predicated upon dual-threat quarterbacks. January 2009 saw the entrance of freshman Tate Forcier into ...Going Both Ways: Is Michigan Positioning Itself as the USC of Dual-Threat QBs?
Published on: 6th August, 2009
Under Pete Carroll, Southern Cal has developed a reputation for landing top notch quarterbacks year in and year out. Carson Palmer, Matt Leinart, John David Booty, Mark Sanchez and now they have the three-headed monster in Aaron Corps, Matt Barkely and Mitch Mustain. They seem to recruit Pro-style quarterbacks at will, ...Is the Michigan Wolverines’ Secondary a Cause for Concern?
Published on: 6th August, 2009
With the 2009 season so close at hand, most eyes turn to the offensive side of the football, where Michigan has 10 returning starters. The offensive line returns seven guys with starting game experience as well as a better knowledge of the spread system. There is a bevy of talent at ...Will the Spread Put Too Much Pressure on Michigan’s Quarterbacks?
Published on: 30th July, 2009
I was recently watching coverage of the Big Ten's media days, and I heard a remark by one of the analyst's that puzzled me a bit. The statement was made by Chris Martin who is an analyst for the ESPNU, a Big Ten Network studio analyst and a former Northwestern Wildcats and Chicago ...50 Bold College Football Predictions for 2009, No. 11-20
Published on: 27th July, 2009
11) Virginia Tech will be a national title contender. Virginia Tech has a solid non-conference schedule that features home games with Alabama and Nebraska at home, and a game at East Carolina, who defeated Tech last year. Tech will beat all three! The Hokies feature an excellent defense, an overpowering offensive ...Featured Sponsors
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