The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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Ready, Set, Go The 2012 Class Has Wasted Little Time And Will Contribute Greatly This Season A By Michael Spath fter landing the nation's eighth-ranked recruiting class in his first full season as Michigan's head coach, Rich Rodriguez set to build upon the 2009 cohort, grabbing eight prospects for 2010 before the Wolverines had even concluded spring ball. class review: 2012 Among them were four-star quarterback Devin Gardner and four-star safety Marvin Robinson, the former an in-state standout U-M had to have and the latter a Floridian that continued to prove just how strong the staff's presence would be in the Sunshine State. Both also represented the best hope of the class — stars to build around offensively and defensively. Tight end Devin Funchess hauled in 15 receptions for 234 yards (15.6 yards per catch) and five touchdowns en route to Freshman All-America accolades last year. photo by Per Kjeldsen In 2009, however, the Maize and Blue limped to a 1-7 finish after a 4-0 start, failing to reach the postseason for the second consecutive year, and the 2010 class began to slump while the staff closed in on National Signing Day. The Wolverines became desperate, wooing a two-star safety