ger role," Chesson said. "My coaches
know that, Doug Nussmeier knows,
Coach Hoke knows that, and I know
that. Now I just have to step up to
the plate.
"I'm understanding the game of
football better. I'm reading defenses
better, my route running has shown
improvement, and I am establish-
ing myself so I can make plays and
get up the field, being an all-around
wide receiver."
Chesson isn't sure what type of
impact he will make offensively, but
he's encouraged by the offense he
practiced in this spring.
"If my role is to go out there and
make plays, I have to make plays,"
he said. "If my role is to do some-
thing on special teams, I'm going to
do that.
"In terms of who is going to step
up, you don't go into a game saying,
'We're going to throw to this person.'
It's a game. You feel it out, and au-
dibles are called. You can't forecast
who is going to do what, or who is
going to have a 1,000-yard season.
You just have to go out and play your
hardest for Michigan."
THE FRESHMEN WILL PLAY
The prevailing wisdom in college
football says it is easier for skill play-
True freshman Freddy Canteen (No. 17) drew positive reviews from his fellow wide reciev-
ers after a strong showing during spring practice.
PHOTO BY LON HORWEDEL
