For about a 10 year period Michigan had a poor to average offensive line. Jim Harbaugh changed that and solidified both the offensive and defensive through recruiting, development, coaching, and the transfer portal. The gains the offensive line made got Sherrone the head coaching job at Michigan. That is the highest of honors.
Last year, the offensive line took a step back, maybe two steps back. They struggled with the run game and struggled in Pass Pro (outside their last two games). Yes, it was nice to see the line improve but they were below average to start the year. So changes had to be made this spring.
What we are hearing:
- El-Hadi who last year moved from Left Guard to Right Guard, is moving back to Left where he feels more comfortable. "Yeah, I'm playing left guard. Moving back to the left," El-Hadi said. "It's going good. Yeah, it's going really good. I feel a little bit more natural on the left. I played my first two years on the left side. Last year, (Josh Priebe) came back. When the Priebe came, they moved me to the right to change positions. Then I asked to go back to the left. It's going good."
- Transfer Brady Norton is making some noise for a starting position in Spring Ball. He is now up to close to 300 pounds and impressing the coaches. Norton has been practicing at Guard and Tackle. He has 3 years of eligibility left!
- Junior Nathan Efobi is one of those guys that has been in the program and is ready to take the next step. There were plenty of transfer rumors about him leaving, but the coaches got him to stay and could be the starter at Right Guard. Efobi has played 2 game snaps his entire career.
- Don't forget Larry Hatter the transfer from Big Rapids is not due to join the team until this summer. He goes by Lawrence but I like Larry.
News and Notes:
- Bills signed former Michigan punter Brad Robbins
- MSU Football is now under NCAA Investigation for it's time under Mel Tucker. The NCAA does not comment on current investigations unless its against Michigan and Jim Harbaugh.
- Here is something I didn't remember, current Michigan WR Donaven McCulley who just transferred from IU. Started at QB for IU against Michigan in the Big House is 2021. To repeat started at QB. That is just crazy.
- Chip Lindsey new offensive is expected to be fast paced. Harbaugh loved ball control and running the clock, but I also believe there were times Michigan could have moved much faster on offense.
5 comments:
We'll see...... Brady Norton was pretty lite in the caboose coming from Cal Poly. I know he was rated one of the top OL in FCS but someone had to be. Look Michigan's OL the past 4 years averaged well over 300 lbs and I believe no one was under 3 bills! And we heard all the hype about Priebe last year and he was quite frankly a disappointment! Hattar is another guy that's coming from D2. Not sure how many 300lb+ DL either of those guys have played against.
"The NCAA does not comment on current investigations unless its against Michigan and Jim Harbaugh..." hahahaha
The NCAA does not comment on current investigations unless its against Michigan and Jim Harbaugh... NOW THAT'S FUNNY!!!
Say it ain't so Sparty!!! Did Tucker buy a kid a burger? Probably not, when sparty wants to screw up....they screw up good! In fact, it's what sparty does best. Don't cry for me Spartina....enjoy the enema!
Can you say 'trick play' with McCulley throwing a TD pass from a fake sweep during a key game down the road? Nice to have that threat in your deck of cards.
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