The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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lot at the three. "We all have a big opportunity this year. If you prove that you're ready to play at the level that Coach Hoke wants, he will play you. I'm just going out there every day and competing as hard as I can." "Willie is doing a great job," Pipkins added. "He's a big, strong guy. He can hold the double team at the point of attack and get in there and split it really good. He's a fast-twitch guy with a high motor, and he also comes in with a mindset to get better." In his Media Day press conference, Hoke said, "Strobel is a guy who has really played well. I'm really excited about Tom and what he has done so far." Strobel, who has also practiced at the five-technique defensive end, is in a similar position as Black: he can play outside, but his speed and ath- leticism will be a tough matchup for an offensive guard. "The three-technique is a lot more hands-on, and I like that aspect," Strobel said. "I have to continue to work on staying low and using my hands to stay off blocks." Interior of the line Could Be Dominant Last season, Washington had a breakout year, posting 32 tackles, three tackles for loss and a sack. After spending much of his career flip-flopping from offensive line to defensive line, he finally hit his stride and stood out as an effective run-stuffer. This season, Washington and Pipkins, who came to Michigan as a five-star prospect ranked the No. 14 overall player in the country by Rivals.com, will be expected to make