The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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kickers rival the sheer volume of game-changing field goals he has converted. With one more season, Gibbons may just leapfrog the alltime greats to be considered U‑M's top placekicker ever. Ready To Make An Impact This Fall Cam Gordon — Once considered a can't-miss standout at free safety, Gordon is still waiting to contrib‑ ute significantly. He did start in the secondary in 2010, but was out of position and moved to linebacker midway through the season. He might have started at the Sam line‑ backer spot in 2011 if not for a back injury that knocked him out of the first game and opened the door for Jake Ryan. Now with Ryan on the shelf until at least October, Gordon is intent on showcasing the skill we've seen only in bits and pieces the past two seasons. Where Are They Now? Mike Jones — A 30-game reserve for the Wolverines, with eight tackles to his name, Jones is taking advan‑ tage of an NCAA rule that allows a college graduate to transfer and play immediately the following season. He has enrolled at Western Michigan 2009 Class Overview Players In Class: 22 Rivals.com Team Ranking: No. 8 Players Still At Michigan: 8 Name Pos.Stars Jeremy Gallon WR 4 Comment: In line for a career year, he should record (at least) the 53 receptions needed to move into the top 10 all time at Michigan with 137 grabs. Brendan Gibbons PK 2 Comment: Already ranks fifth in the U-M annals with 30 field goals and has been one of the most consistent, converting 75.0 percent of his chances. Cam Gordon LB 4 Comment: Looks to take advantage of opportunity to start at strongside linebacker and keep the job even after Jake Ryan returns. Thomas Gordon S 3 Comment: Defensive leader, with 27 starts to his name, is expected to fill the void created by Jordan Kovacs' departure. Taylor Lewan LT 4 Comment: Could become second Wolverine (Jake Long) and fifth player in conference history to be named Big Ten Lineman of the Year twice. Michael Schofield RT 4 Comment: Bookend tackle to Lewan is earning considerable attention from scouts and praise from coaches, stepping out of his teammate's shadow. Fitzgerald Toussaint TB 4 Comment: Returning from injury, Toussaint (1,642 yards) is looking to become the 21st Wolverine with 2,000 career rushing yards. Quinton Washington DT 4 Comment: A 10-game starter in 2012, Washington could be U-M's first All-Big Ten first-team interior defensive lineman since Alan Branch in 2006.