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February 14, 2014February 26, 2014

Top Plays to Look for Under OC Doug Nussmeier

Nussmeier inherits an offensive line characterized by poor play and injuries that loses its two best players to graduation. He also needs to contend with the injury of quarterback Devin Gardner, who injured his foot versus Ohio State, missing the bowl game, and who is expected to still be “limited” during spring practice.

A crucial element of his offensive play-calling while at Alabama was the use of the inside and outside zone-running plays. If he can solidify the offensive line, Michigan has two capable running backs who could thrive in a system similar to what Nussmeier ran in Alabama.

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February 11, 2014

Why Prolonged QB Controversy Could Be a Good Thing

In two weeks, spring practice begins for Michigan football. Taking the field for the first time will be seven early enrolleesalong with new offensive coordinator Doug Nussmeier. Fans eagerly await the changes that Nussmeier will bring to an offense that lacked consistent direction under previous offensive coordinator Al Borges.

But with Brady Hoke announcing that quarterback Devin Gardner “will be limited in spring practice,” questions abound about his status on the depth chart. Hoke acknowledged the uncertainty: “We’ve got a lot of competition. Now does Devin have the most experience? Yes, there’s no question.”

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February 11, 2014February 26, 2014

Why Doug Nussmeier Wants Derrick Green to Be Starting RB

Nussmeier will need somebody—anybody—to carry the load on the ground next season, and Derrick Green is the leading candidate for the job if he can stay healthy and come into the season in top shape needed to be Michigan’s top option on the ground.

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February 5, 2014February 11, 2014

Michigan Football: Brady Hoke’s 2014 Class Will Get Him 1st Big Ten Title

Michigan stumbled to a 7-6, (3-5 Big Ten Conference) record inBrady Hoke’s third season in Ann Arbor. This isn’t what Michigan fans had in mind when Hoke was hired to return the program to national prominence.

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February 5, 2014February 11, 2014

Michigan Football: Jabrill Peppers Just the Shot in the Arm Program Needs

2014 recruit Jabrill Peppers has the talent and the attitude to help lead Michigan back to national prominence. The 6’1″, 210-pound cornerback from Paramus, N.J. has no shortage of confidence—declaring his intention to eclipse the achievements of Michigan Heisman Trophy winner Charles Woodson to Jason Rubinstein of theMichigan Daily, “Absolutely, I want to be the best player to ever wear that maize and blue.”

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