The Wolverine

December 2013

The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports

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M By Michael Spath ichigan's youth movement was on full display in the fourth quarter against Nebraska. True freshman Taco Charlton chased after Huskers' quarterback Tommy Armstrong from his rush end position, while redshirt freshman strongside end Chris Wormley tried to keep the NU signalcaller boxed in. A pair of sophomore linebackers — James Ross III and well for the program in coming seasons. "The consistency of play has to continue to improve — we have very good moments, and then we have moments where we say, 'Man, we have to play better' — but I feel good about our kids," linebackers coach Mark Smith said. "They work hard. They have a passion, and they show up every day. "Sometimes, they're not always Youth Movement The Contributions Of U-M's Young Players In 2013 Bode Well For Future Seasons Joe Bolden — defended the option, and rookie defensive backs Channing Stribling and Dymonte Thomas lined up opposite the Cornhuskers' wide receivers. Meanwhile, offensively, the line featured a redshirt freshman (Erik Magnuson) and a true freshman (Kyle Bosch), another true freshman (Jake Butt) ran routes at tight end, and a sophomore (Devin Funchess) and a redshirt freshman (Jehu Chesson) split out at the receiver position. Everywhere you look, Michigan's young players are contributing, and while their inexperience may be handicapping the Wolverines some this season, the experience will bode perfect. They're not what you want every day, but they want to be. That's the positive, and that's what makes it so enjoyable to coach." By next season, players like Wormley, Charlton, Stribling and Thomas could all be starting, and the game reps they gleaned this season should give them the confidence and knowledge to play at a higher level in the future. Wormley, and redshirt freshman Willie Henry, who plays defensive tackle, have already made considerable strides within the year. "I've always said that Willie will be one of those players that will blossom as soon as he got his attitude

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