The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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commitment profile were all excited for me. It was a great feeling, and a great day." Michigan had fallen back in Kinnel's mind — both Arkansas and Kentucky offered him earlier in the process than the Maize and Blue, and had jumped ahead of U-M. However, when U-M joined the Razorbacks and Wildcats on his offer list, the Wolverines wasted no time in reclaiming the top spot. Kinnel will play safety for Michigan, even though it's a relatively new position for him. He's made the fulltime transition this fall after previously lining up at cornerback. The shift has meant a slight dip in his stats — Kinnel has 15 tackles through the first three games of his junior year — but a greater overall impact on the game. No longer can teams simply throw to the other side of the field to avoid him. Kinnel's Wayne High School is familiar to Michigan fans. Although both saw early ends to their U-M careers due to injury, 2010 prospects Terry and Terrence Talbott were products of Wayne High School. So too was current Ohio State starting quarterback Braxton Miller. Throughout the tenure of Brady Hoke in Ann Arbor, Michigan has focused on Ohio recruiting. Kinnel hits particularly close to home in the literal sense — like Hoke's hometown of Kettering, Huber Heights is a suburb of Dayton — but it's his caliber as a player that is more important than his location. — Tim Sullivan Michigan "Bucket" Cooler Cart Bag Features include: Thermal-lined beverage pocket with an integrated drainage system • 14-way orgnizer top • Front putter well • Dedicated range finder pouch • Velour-lined, water-resistant valuables pocket • Dual apparel pockets • Two accessory pockets • Ball pocket • Towel ring • Non-skid rubber feet • Removable rain hood • Five embroidered Univ. of Michigan/Wolverine trademarks. plus $15 S&H NC, IN & MI Residents add sales tax $ 19995 The Wolverine • P.o. Box 2331 • Durham, nC 27702 1-800- 421-7751 www.TheWolverineonDemand.com