2008 Michigan Football Preview

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2008 Michigan Football Position Previews

Head Coach: Rich Rodriguez

Offensive Coordinator: Calvin Magee

Defensive Coordinator: Scott Shafer

Strength Coach: Mike Barwis

Returning Starters: Offense: 3. Defense: 7. Special Teams: 4.

Key Offensive Losses:

QB Chad Henne : Miami Dolphins
RB Mike Hart : Indianapolis Colts
WR Mario Manningham : New York Giants
WR Adrian Arrington : New Orleans Saints
LT Jake Long : Miami Dolphins
LG Adam Kraus : Baltimore Ravens
C Justin Boren : Transferred to Ohio State
RG Alex Mitchell : Graduation

Key Defensive Losses:

OLB Shawn Crable : New England Patriots
OLB Chris Graham : Cincinnati Bengals
S Jamar Adams : Seattle Seahawks
S Brandent Englemon : Green Bay Packers

Offensive Outlook

Scheme: Spread-Option Offense

Returning Starters: WR Greg Mathews, TE Carson Butler, RT Steve Schilling

Impact Freshman: HB Michael Shaw, HB Sam McGuffie, WR Martavious Odoms

Projected Starters:

QB Nick Sheridan : R-So.
HB Brandon Minor : Jr.
WR Greg Mathews : Jr.
WR Junior Hemingway : So.
WR Martavious Odoms : Fr.
TE Carson Butler : R-Jr.
LT Mark Ortmann : R-Jr.
LG Tim McAvoy : R-Jr.
C David Molk : R-Fr.
RG David Mooseman : R-Jr.
RT Steve Schilling : R-So.

Quarterback Situation: Nick Sheridan will start week one because he has proven to the coaching staff that he has the best grasp on the offense, the best arm, makes the best decisions, and gives them the best chance of winning. Steve Threet and David Cone will be reliable backups while freshman Justin Feagin redshirts.

Running Back Situation: Brandon Minor is the starter, but Carlos Brown, Sam McGuffie, and Michael Shaw should all see adequate playing time and carries in Rich Rodriguez's multiple back system. Mark Moundros is the returning fullback but will be limited in the new spread-option offense.

Wide Receiver Situation:

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written on August 24, 2008 Preview/Prediction