The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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games of the season, after Robinson went down with an elbow injury. Once he became the starter, Gardner completed 75 of 126 passes for 1,219 yards with 11 touchdowns. Backup: Redshirt sophomore Russell Bellomy by Clark). Clark showed flashes last year, but he will have to lend the defense more consistent pressure next year. Backup: Junior Brennan Beyer Fullback: Redshirt sophomore Joe Kerridge 6-0, 241 pounds Kerridge saw the field in 11 games last year, but hasn't posted a start yet. The coaches have been complimentary of Kerridge's blocking ability, and that will be important for 2013 while the Wolverines continue their transition from spread-based schemes to a more prostyle approach. Backup: Sophomore Sione Houma Running Back: Junior Thomas Rawls 5-10, 217 pounds In the spring, U-M will be without Fitzgerald Toussaint, who is still recovering from an ankle injury he suffered last season. Without Toussaint (or incoming freshman Derrick Green, who won't be in the fold until the summer), Rawls will likely see the majority of the carries during spring practice. In two years with the Wolverines, Rawls has tallied 57 carries for 242 yards and four touchdowns. Backup: Redshirt sophomore Justice Hayes Defense Rush Defensive End: Junior Frank Clark 6-2, 277 pounds Last year, Clark and Brennen Beyer, the two starters at the spot last year, posted just two total sacks (both were Defensive tackle Quinton Washington notched 35 tackles, three tackles for loss and one sack in 2012. photo by lon horwedel Defensive Tackle: Fifth-year senior Quinton Washington 6-4, 305 pounds Washington came into the year with just three career tackles and posted 35 total, including three for loss and one sack, in 2012. He also forced a fumble. More than that, Washington plugged up the middle of the field, allowing the linebackers to flow to the ball. Backup: Senior Jibreel Black