The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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Jeff Hecklinski heavily hinted that new offensive coordinator Doug Nussmeier was developing a package for the smallest U-M wideout, 5-7, 169-pound junior Dennis Norfleet. It didn't take long to witness some of it when the 2014 campaign began. Norfleet made three catches for 30 yards in the opener, best of any Michigan wideout besides Funchess. Even in the offensive malaise at Notre Dame, Nor- fleet managed three catches for 16 yards, as well as a pair of runs for 20 more. He added a 21-yard run versus Miami (Ohio). "Dennis is an exciting guy," Nussmeier said. "He brings a sense of electricity. He's got great quickness, great short-space change of direction. He does a great job of feeling the game. "He's a physical player. He plays a lot bigger than his actual physical size. I was really pleased with the way Dennis played. He does give us another element." Redshirt sophomores Jehu Chesson and Amara Darboh each contributed multiple catches in Michigan's opening three games, while true freshman Freddy Canteen snagged his first career reception in Michigan's opener. "As you can see, there are other guys on this team that can make plays," Nussmeier said. "Dennis Norfleet did a nice job for us [at Notre Dame] and made some plays. Amara Darboh, Jehu Chesson — we're still looking at some young guys to stand up and start to develop. We're trying to get Freddy Can- teen going. Redshirt sophomore Amara Darboh had his best game as a Wolverine in the win over Miami (Ohio), grabbing six receptions for 88 yards and a touchdown. PHOTO BY PER KJELDSEN