The first question lobbed at Brady Hoke after he finished his opening statement at Big Ten media days was about a player who had yet to play a down at Michigan.
Given a tumultuous offseason that saw the hiring of offensive coordinator Doug Nussmeier, the arrest of offensive lineman Graham Glasgow and a potential quarterback controversy, the question might have surprised Hoke if he hadn’t been fielding questions about top recruit Jabrill Peppers since signing day.
Previewing 6 Biggest Position Battles Heading into Fall Camp
Brady Hoke enters his fourth season with a roster finally stocked with his own recruits. Looking to erase last season’s 7-6 finish, Hoke can eagerly expect a defense that is deep, talented and about to get better with the addition of top recruit Jabrill Peppers.
The offense is another story—graduation has taken a heavy toll, and key players need to be replaced as Doug Nussmeier looks to install his new system.
5 Backups Critical To Michigan’s Success in 2014
The murmurs of discontent that began during Brady Hoke’s second campaign turned into cries of frustration as Michigan slid to a 7-6 finish last season. Hoke shook things up in the offseason—jettisoning offensive coordinator Al Borges for Doug Nussmeier and shuffling his defensive coaches.
5 Issues We Would Love Michigan’s Brady Hoke to Address at Big Ten Media Days
Hoke will be joined in Chicago by a trio of seniors—defensive end Frank Clark, quarterback Devin Gardner and linebacker Jake Ryan.
Here is a wish list of issues fans would love to hear Brady Hoke address as his team prepares for a season that could make or break his tenure at Michigan.
Why Jabrill Peppers Will Be the Wolverines’ X-Factor in 2014
Incoming freshman Jabrill Peppers will make a major impact this season, but it might not be on defense. As Michigan fights to claw back into Big Ten title contention, Peppers’ talents my take him in the footsteps of the Wolverine he most hopes to emulate—Heisman Trophy winner Charles Woodson.
