He threw too many interceptions last season, was often bailed out by the jump ball and consistently struggled with his accuracy. But Denard Robinson has always been a high-risk, high-reward player. And in one writer's opinion, Robinson's reward makes his the best returning quarterback in the Big Ten.
Al Borges was out of work in 2008. He spent that year studying the spread offense. In 2009, he joined forces with Brady Hoke and two years later inherited one of the most prolific spread quarterbacks in college football history.
The Michigan football team has had only one player selected in the first round of the NFL Draft in the past four years, its worst rut since 1987-90. It's possible that drought could end next year -- although that's probably bad news for the Wolverines, since it would require their ...
Denard Robinson's NFL future has been a hot debate topic for some time now, but where he'll be taken really isn't the pressing question. It's where he'll play once he gets there that seems to draw the most interest.
The Michigan football program has had one first-round NFL draft pick since 2008. But it has the potential to add another in 2013. ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr. said Monday that he projects Michigan junior left tackle Taylor Lewan as an elite prospect in next year's NFL draft. "They've been ...
Almost every coach who recruited Denard Robinson wanted him at a position other than quarterback. Not Rich Rodriguez.
Ask quarterback Denard Robinson how he's doing, and he'll say he feels more comfortable than ever in the passing game. Ask offensive coordinator Al Borges, and he'll say Robinson has made drastic strides in his decision making and mechanics. Ask coach Brady Hoke, and he'll say the senior has curtailed ...
One of the more intriguing subplots to unfold after the Michigan football team's spring game was the prospects the No. 1 jersey could be doled out next year. And that it could be given to someone other than a receiver. When asked about the jersey, which traditionally is given to ...
Denard Robinson's arm is going to be closely scrutinized heading into next season, but there's another body part that could be just as consequential to the Michigan football team's fate. His mouth. The Wolverines' senior -- still weird to say, right? -- quarterback has been known for his effervescent smile ...
The Michigan football team has four spring practices in the book, and has already donned full pads for the first time. Quarterback Denard Robinson discussed his new role as a more vocal leader within the program, and also touched on what he's trying to work on this spring. Brady Hoke, ...
The Michigan football team opened spring practice over the weekend and MGoBlue.com shared video highlights on YouTube Monday. Check out the Wolverines “knocking the winter rust off,” along with comments from coach Brady Hoke, quarterback Denard Robinson and safety Jordan Kovacs, who said things were “sloppy at times, but that’s ...
When former Michigan football coach Lloyd Carr was asked shortly before the Sugar Bowl who Denard Robinson reminded him of, he had scores of former quarterbacks from which to choose. Yet, he landed on a former Wolverine who didn't play the position at all: Anthony Carter, one of the most ...
David Wright, in his ninth season as the New York Mets third baseman, looked a little different in spring training camp Monday. Wright wore the No. 16 jersey of Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson, and MetsBlog.com captured the look in a Twitpic. Wright came up on the wrong end of a ...
Denard Robinson has held firm on his public stance that he wants to play quarterback, and only quarterback, for the Michigan football team and in the NFL. But privately, it appears he already is weighing the prospects of switching positions, according to former teammate Junior Hemingway.
It took Denard Robinson just two starts to propel himself into Heisman Trophy consideration. Now heading into his third season as a starter, Robinson has yet to become a Heisman finalist - although one noted oddsmaker gives him a good shot at getting to New York as a senior.
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