fort," he said. "There's little to no skill
that goes in when you block. It just
shows you want to play. It just shows
you want to play for Michigan, and
that you want to do everything neces-
sary to ensure that the team wins."
TheWolverine.com analyst Doug
Skene, a former All-Big Ten offensive
lineman from 1989-92, thinks Chesson
might be the best-blocking receiver
he's seen in 15 years.
"We haven't seen kids block like he
does in quite a long time," Skene said.
"You'd probably have to go back to
the days when running games domi-
nated and receivers didn't play unless
they blocked their butts off."
CONTINUING TO EVOLVE
Adrian Arrington holds the single-
season record for receptions by a
No. 2 receiver, catching 67 balls dur-
ing his junior campaign in 2007. It's
possible in year two of the Harbaugh
era that Michigan becomes a more
prolific passing team and Chesson is
granted the chance to catch upwards
of 50 balls.
It's also possible he surpasses Dar-
boh, seizing the No. 1 spot — he does
possess better speed, quickness and
length than the 6-2, 215-pound Dar-
After 10 games, Chesson ranked first on the team with 722 all-purpose yards — 135 yards
rushing, 466 yards receiving and 121 yards on kickoff returns.
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