While football was the primary language on Michigan’s defense in 2009, the Wolverines had something akin to British English vs. American English going on, kind of like England’s “mind the gap” as opposed to the United States’ “watch your step.” Greg Robinson, in his first year as the defensive coordinator ...
Seven of the nine defensive backs listed on the Michigan football team’s depth chart will be back on the field again this fall. That’s the good news from defensive coordinator Greg Robinson’s perspective. The bad news is twofold: The group of returnees numbered eight until Tuesday, when cornerback Justin Turner ...
Michigan got lackluster play from is safeties last year. But the Wolverines return two starters in Jordan Kovacs and Mike Williams, and are searching for a third for their new 3-3-5 defense.
Defensive coordinator Greg Robinson didn’t need eight spring practices to identify Michigan’s biggest defensive weakness. It’s the same thing it was last year - a lack of dependable, experienced depth.
Michigan lost three of its best players - Brandon Graham, Donovan Warren and Stevie Brown - off a defense that allowed the second-most points in school history. Defensive coordinator Greg Robinson was asked Thursday why fans should believe the defense will be better this year.
Michigan defensive coordinator Greg Robinson started his pre-practice meeting with reporters Thursday with an April Fool’s Day joke. “We’ve gone to a 6-2-3 scheme,” Robinson said. “We’re playing with six defensive linemen and it’s very aggressive.” Michigan is transitioning to a 3-3-5 defense this spring after playing a 3-4 last ...
After the Michigan football team had three defensive coordinators in three seasons, it seemed like the biggest thing the unit had going for it entering spring football was consistency - defensive coordinator Greg Robinson returned for a second year. But the Wolverines are adapting again.
Simpler is better. That’s the approach Michigan is taking to rebuilding its defense this offseason, a year after the Wolverines allowed the second-most points in school history.
Greg Robinson called last season “ancient history.” For his sake - and the hopes of this current Michigan football coaching staff - he better hope so. The second-year Michigan defensive coordinator also needs something else. He desperately needs some of the recruits the Wolverines signed to contribute immediately. Where they ...
Michigan football beat writer Dave Birkett hands out his final grades for the Wolverines' 5-7 season. As expected, there's not much to be happy about.
Michigan football coach Rich Rodriguez is happy with his coaching staff and indicated he doesn’t plan on making any changes this off-season.
Michigan football beat writer Dave Birkett grades the Wolverines after Wisconsin's 45-24 victory.
Michigan defensive coordinator Greg Robinson looks at the scoreboard after his defense just gave up their second consecutive touchdown to Purdue during third quarter action of Saturday, November 7th's clash between the two teams at Michigan Stadium. After buiding a 30-17 lead, Michigan watched Purdue storm back and beat them ...
Rich Rodriguez played defensive back at West Virginia and began his coaching career as a secondary and special teams assistant at Salem University. So how did someone so in tune with defense become one of college football’s great offensive innovators?
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