The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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how they fit into the system and the needs we have," Ferringo explained. "They're not all going to help you right away. Some of them might have the ability to help you right away but don't have the mentality. They're not 59-9 win over Central Michigan. Green has become a reliable No. 2 option to fifth-year senior running back Fitzgerald Toussaint. The Wolverines ride Toussaint, who ranks third nationally with 155 carries this Linebacker Ben Gedeon played on special teams in U-M's first seven games, posting five tackles, and he also saw action on defense versus CMU (above) and Indiana. Photo by Per Kjeldsen ready for the big stage. "You play Ohio in front of 115,000 people like we will in the next few weeks, that's a big deal. We go up to East Lansing, that's a big deal. Not all of them can handle that." Running back Derrick Green immediately stood out in fall camp and earned 11 carries for 58 yards and a score in Michigan's season-opening year, hard, and Green has been able to spell him in spots, taking 19 carries for 45 yards and a touchdown in Michigan's first three Big Ten games. "I think he feels more comfortable within the offense itself now," Hoke said. "That's the big part of it, is him feeling real comfortable with what we're doing, and he's fitter than he was earlier."