Recent news on Michigan Wolverines
August 22nd 2009 16:04
Well I haven't been blogging about the Wolverines lately because I have been busy but now I'm back and I will try to update whats happening every day or every other day with articles or what I think about something. But anyways here is an article about how the Offense is doing right now in practice from detnews.com. I can't wait for their first game and then they play Notre Dame on my Birthday. GO BLUE!
Wolverines' offense making big plays
Angelique S. Chengelis / The Detroit News
Ann Arbor -- It's tough to evaluate what this will mean when the season starts, but Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez said there have been more big plays generated by the offense in practice this camp.
A post from the U-M athletic department on its Web site said freshman quarterback Denard Robinson scored four touchdowns in a recent practice. Robinson is competing for the starting job with freshman Tate Forcier and junior Nick Sheridan.
"I think there have been a few more explosive plays offensively, (and) I think part of it is due to guys executing a little bit better, but part of it is due to some of the skills sets of some of the guys doing it," Rodriguez said Thursday before the team's second practice. "We've gotten it out of some of the young quarterbacks, Denard and Tate, but also Nick. Nick has improved his play."
The quarterbacks, he said, have better recognition of when a big play is there to make.
"The young freshmen, even Nick, I've seen more taking advantage of those opportunities in a week and a half than I did all of last year," Rodriguez said.
Kudos for Kelvin
Kelvin Grady has been making the most of his transition to football. Grady, who left the Michigan basketball team after last season, is working at slot receiver.
"Kelvin Grady has made a lot of big plays," Rodriguez said. "That's been a, I don't want to say a pleasant surprise, because we thought when he came over he'd have a chance, but Kelvin has done well in camp and has shown us he's going to be able to contribute this year."
O-line for now
John Ferrara moved from the defensive line to offensive line a year ago, and the possibility of moving back to defense remains, if only slightly.
Michigan could potentially have some depth issues on the defensive line.
"We had some (conversation) early and we still have talked about that," Rodriguez said of moving Ferrara to defense. "John will do whatever we want to try to get in the mix right now. We feel good with our rotation, but we're a couple injuries away defensively from being in a shaky situation.
"John I think will do that, but right now I don't think we have to."
Injury update
Receiver Martavious Odoms was held out of Thursday afternoon because of a headache.
Senior tailback Brandon Minor (headache) was back full-go at practice.
Secondary concerns
Troy Woolfolk , who moved from cornerback to safety, has solidified a starting job at the moment, Rodriguez said.
Who will be the other safety?
"Mike Williams has played pretty well, he's still working on some fundamental things," Rodriguez said. "(Freshman) Vlad (Emilien ) is getting a lot of reps, (Jared ) Van Slyke is getting a lot of reps."
Wolverines' offense making big plays
Angelique S. Chengelis / The Detroit News
Ann Arbor -- It's tough to evaluate what this will mean when the season starts, but Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez said there have been more big plays generated by the offense in practice this camp.
A post from the U-M athletic department on its Web site said freshman quarterback Denard Robinson scored four touchdowns in a recent practice. Robinson is competing for the starting job with freshman Tate Forcier and junior Nick Sheridan.
"I think there have been a few more explosive plays offensively, (and) I think part of it is due to guys executing a little bit better, but part of it is due to some of the skills sets of some of the guys doing it," Rodriguez said Thursday before the team's second practice. "We've gotten it out of some of the young quarterbacks, Denard and Tate, but also Nick. Nick has improved his play."
The quarterbacks, he said, have better recognition of when a big play is there to make.
"The young freshmen, even Nick, I've seen more taking advantage of those opportunities in a week and a half than I did all of last year," Rodriguez said.
Kudos for Kelvin
Kelvin Grady has been making the most of his transition to football. Grady, who left the Michigan basketball team after last season, is working at slot receiver.
"Kelvin Grady has made a lot of big plays," Rodriguez said. "That's been a, I don't want to say a pleasant surprise, because we thought when he came over he'd have a chance, but Kelvin has done well in camp and has shown us he's going to be able to contribute this year."
O-line for now
John Ferrara moved from the defensive line to offensive line a year ago, and the possibility of moving back to defense remains, if only slightly.
Michigan could potentially have some depth issues on the defensive line.
"We had some (conversation) early and we still have talked about that," Rodriguez said of moving Ferrara to defense. "John will do whatever we want to try to get in the mix right now. We feel good with our rotation, but we're a couple injuries away defensively from being in a shaky situation.
"John I think will do that, but right now I don't think we have to."
Injury update
Receiver Martavious Odoms was held out of Thursday afternoon because of a headache.
Senior tailback Brandon Minor (headache) was back full-go at practice.
Secondary concerns
Troy Woolfolk , who moved from cornerback to safety, has solidified a starting job at the moment, Rodriguez said.
Who will be the other safety?
"Mike Williams has played pretty well, he's still working on some fundamental things," Rodriguez said. "(Freshman) Vlad (Emilien ) is getting a lot of reps, (Jared ) Van Slyke is getting a lot of reps."
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