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Posted on Sun, Aug 14, 2011 : 6:32 p.m.

Michigan running backs coach Fred Jackson discusses freshmen Thomas Rawls and Justice Hayes

By Kyle Meinke

The Michigan football team's running game was a hot topic at Sunday's media day, with position coach Fred Jackson saying he's picked (but not announced) a third-down back.

In the following video, Jackson discusses freshmen tailbacks Thomas Rawls and Justice Hayes.

His opening comments are about Rawls:


Comments

Only The Truth

Tue, Aug 16, 2011 : 1:54 a.m.

We are back now baby! Not next year,NOW!

Blu-dogg97

Mon, Aug 15, 2011 : 12:50 p.m.

The ball don't lie !! or in this case, Fred Jackson don't lie.. 1st Down is right here, T.Rawls is the back of the future for Michigan.. Comes in as a freshman @218lbs NICE !!, M.Hart played as a freshmen,so will T.Rawls, I believe Al Borges will find him some PT early ... GO BLUE..

1st Down

Mon, Aug 15, 2011 : 12:53 a.m.

By the end of the year, Thomas Rawls will be the guy...mark it down.