The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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two, transferring to Division II Ferris State. In 2013, Ringer appeared in six games, recording 14 tackles with 1.5 for loss for the Bulldogs. He is on the move again, to Butler Community College, according to Ferris State's athletic department. REPORT CARD — B+ On paper, the class is on the brink of forming the core nucleus of the 2014 team, and if 10-15 of the re- maining 24 athletes emerge in start- ing roles and fulfill their immense potential, then the 2012 class could quickly be categorized among the most important to arrive at Michigan in recent times. The promise is there, and it ap- pears almost impossible that at least 25 percent of the original 25 will not develop into valuable performers, but the Wolverines still have to de- liver. ❏ 2012 Class Overview Players In Class: 25 Rivals.com Team Ranking: No. 7 Players Still At Michigan: 24 Name Pos. Stars Blake Bars OL 4 Comment: A backup thus far in his career, Bars may be relegated to the status per- manently if he does not win a job this fall. Joe Bolden LB 4 Comment: The weakside linebacker was one of U-M's top spring performers and is determined to unseat starter Desmond Morgan. Ben Braden OT 3 Comment: Experiment at guard last year didn't take, but he's back at tackle and in position to start on the right side. Jehu Chesson WR 3 Comment: Earned a niche as Michigan's No. 3 receiver last fall and will have a shot to hold that role again this season. Jeremy Clark S 3 Comment: Physically raw talent is still learning the safety position and may need one more year before he's ready to compete. Amara Darboh WR 4 Comment: Missed the 2013 season with a foot injury, but coaches rave about his potential to be an impact starter at receiver. Devin Funchess WR 3 Comment: There is no debate this year — Funchess is a full-time wide receiver after making the transition from tight end mid-year in 2013.