Michigan football’s identity for nearly a decade under former coach Jim Harbaugh was that of a physical team.
It seems that hasn’t exactly changed under his predecessor, Sherrone Moore, who coordinated the offense that embodied that mentality last season and has carried a years-long mantra of “smash.”
While the offensive line generally leads that charge, perhaps the only person on the roster they would take a backseat to is tight end/fullback hybrid Max Bredeson. The senior spoke Monday and smiled when he described the mentality of spring practices.
“Electric, it’s awesome,” Bredeson said. “The smash personality is like a real thing and something I love doing and (it’s what) this whole team revolves around.”
It’s not that the Wolverines weren’t physical last season, but with the benefit of such depth and experience across the board, the Wolverines opted to put a value on health over contact.
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Michigan Wolverines tight end Max Bredeson (82) runs after a catch against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors during second-half action at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022.
Michigan protected its valued quarterback J.J. McCarthy, and also didn’t let Blake Corum or Donovan Edwards take full contact until well into fall camp.
This year, U-M is replacing at least 18 players who went to the NFL combine and on its search to fill in the missing gaps left over from the best team in program history, has implemented yet another new practice period.
“Michigan is always iron sharpens irons. We have the classic ‘Beat Ohio drill,’ which is a staple of Michigan football,” Bredeson. (Now we have) the ‘Quest to Atlanta drill,’ same thing. Just physical practices, ones-on-ones, you’re practicing against guys who could be than then guys you play during the…
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Author : Detroit Free Press
Publish date : 2024-04-09 10:09:26
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