BY JOHN BORTON
H
e's No. 1 on the concerns
list for opposing defensive
coordinators. He's No. 1
on the Michigan roster this
season, in terms of catches, receiving
yards and receiving touchdowns. He's
No. 1 among Michigan's offensive
weapons, given his combination of
imposing size and considerable skill.
Until this fall, though, junior wide
receiver Devin Funchess wasn't No. 1
in the game program. In fact, no Wol-
verine had donned the No. 1 jersey for
Michigan since Braylon Edwards fin-
ished up his career in 2004 as the most
productive receiver in Big Ten history.
That all changed the week of Michi-
gan's opener against Appalachian
State. The buzz spread throughout The
Big House, when No. 87 was nowhere
to be seen, but No. 1 warmed up look-
ing awfully like the 6-5, 230-pound
recurring nightmare for visiting de-
fensive backs.
NO. 1
TARGET
Devin Funchess Rises Above
As A Prime Offensive Weapon
Through three games, Funchess led Michigan
in catches (16), receiving yards (202) and
touchdown grabs (three), even after sitting
out the win over Miami (Ohio).
PHOTO BY PER KJELDSEN
