The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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FROM OUR READERS guez, who came with a track record of success would have had success, but we are well beyond that second- guessing endeavor. Enough said. Spring practice followed by the spring game introduces the beginning of the new football season with all the excitement and anticipation that it brings. Harbaugh and his staff have the task of selecting the best candidate for quarterback for the coming season. The selection process shows promise on paper with several recruiting addi- tions to the group of possibilities. While not downplaying the impor- tance of the offensive line, the quar- terback and running back positions offer the biggest challenge for a suc- cessful campaign in 2015. And yet, we all know that success is not wholly dependent on one or two players. We are reminded over and over that it is "the team, the team, the team." We have summer camp to further ponder who will fill the starting ros- ter. Will Michigan again challenge for a Big Ten championship and/or qual- ify for a desirable bowl game? The excitement is building. I am ready to put aside the disappointment of 2014. It is a new beginning. Go Blue! J. Richard Jaconette, M.D. Battle Creek, Mich. Dr. J., like you noted, the Big Ten no longer pits the Wolverines and Buckeyes against "The Little Eight." That said, Michigan is gearing up to once again compete with the best of the best. It might not happen immediately, but the urgency is palpable. • I expect our offensive line to be very good this year. We have the talent, experience and depth this year. Now with a coach as good as [Tim] Drevno working with them they should take a huge step forward. If this line is very good, it could help cover a few warts we might still have on offense, like our wide receivers. Kevin13 • The biggest difference this spring was improved targeting and getting hats on hats at the second level. Too often last year when the line did execute at the line of scrimmage, linebackers roamed free while offensive linemen looked for someone to block. Cleaning that up alone will lead to more opportunities in the running game. Section_6 • Spring ball hardly ever gets too much attention. Especially under the format that Jim [Harbaugh] played with two drafted teams without switching out players. In spring the defense is weeks ahead of the offense simply because of all the timing issues, whether it be blocking schemes, backs hitting the hole From Our Website