The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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MICHIGAN FOOTBALL a tough guy and he's demonstrated that through the year. The best medicine for it is to rest. We're going to rest him as well as we can." With Gardner on the sideline for Michigan's first few practices in December, freshman backup Shane Morris has gotten more snaps with the first-team offense. "This is a chance for him to hone his craft and his skills," Hoke said. "And to continue to understand the offense." And while Gardner is nursing his turf toe injury, another quarterback is coming back from injury. Redshirt sophomore Russell Bellomy, who tore his ACL in spring practice, practiced for the first time all season Dec. 10, after he was cleared to play by team doctors. Since Bellomy redshirted in 2011, he will mostly likely not be considered for a medical redshirt for missing the 2013 season. DEVIN FUNCHESS POSTS IMPRESSIVE SOPHOMORE SEASON With one game remaining this season, Devin Funchess can add to his season receptions total and move up the ranks of the best sophomore receiving campaigns in Michigan history. He currently sits sixth in a tie with Jason Avant (2003). Funchess' 47 receptions are the most by a U-M Funchess has notched 47 catches for 727 yards and six touchdowns this season, and he can add to those totals and move up in the U-M record book in the bowl game. PHOTO BY LON HORWEDEL TOP SOPHOMORE YEARS BY U-M RECEIVERS YearReceiver Rec. Yards TD 2010 Roy Roundtree 729357 1999 David Terrell 71 1,0387 2002 Braylon Edwards 67 1,035 10 1990 Desmond Howard 63 1,025 11 1980 Anthony Carter 51 818 14 2003 Jason Avant 47 772 2 2013 Devin Funchess 47 727 6 1996 Tai Streets 44 730 2 2006 Adrian Arrington 40 544 8 2007 Greg Matthews 39 366 3 Sophomore highs in bold