The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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michigan football Getting To Know Freshman Tight End Jake Butt Although there is experienced talent ahead of him, true freshman tight end Jake Butt has forced his way onto the field this year, earning five starts in the last seven games, including his first career start against Akron. Through the Northwestern game, Butt had caught 12 passes for 117 yards (9.8 yards per reception). He hauled in his first-ever touchdown catch in the first overtime of Michigan's 27-19 triple-overtime thriller at Northwestern, making a one-handed snag on the play. Nickname: "Booty. My teammates have a lot of nicknames for me, and you can probably guess a couple of them, but Booty is the main one with a last name like Butt." Favorite Restaurant In Ann Arbor: "I really like Zingerman's, but I'm a big Buffalo Wild Wings chipotle guy. I Through 10 games, Butt had caught 12 don't want to say that's my favorite, so passes for 117 yards (9.8 yards per reception) and one touchdown, which he scored I'll stick with Zingerman's." Best Meal He Can Cook By Himself: versus Northwestern in overtime. Photo by Per Kjeldsen "I like to grill. Whether it's chicken, burgers, brats, hot dogs, put me on the grill I can do some magic." Favorite Spot To Hang Out In Ann Arbor: "I really just like to hang out in friends' rooms, play some X-Box or go out to B-Dub's for something to eat. Just something relaxing." Favorite Class He's Taken In Ann Arbor: "You can call me a nerd, but I'm a big math guy. I love math, and I'm in Mathematics 115 right now, which is calculus. I think it's really interesting." Dream Vacation: "Definitely Hawaii. I've always wanted to go there, and hopefully it will happen soon. I've been trying to push my dad into planning a vacation out there." Other Sports He Enjoys Playing: "Basketball, definitely. I love playing in a pickup game when I have a chance, and I have been playing basketball my whole life. And I like to play soccer, too." Hobbies Outside Of Sports: "Video games, hanging out with friends. I have