Michigan Football Week 2 Spring Practice Report

The second week of Michigan football's spring practice was back in Ann Arbor, which meant exponentially less attention compared to the weeklong "circus" in Florida.

Plus, as is typical, head coach Jim Harbaugh closed workouts to the media. Fewer updates were available to pass along, but a few Wolverines assistants shared important notes on the team's outlook.

Notable news included defenders impressing in practice, a returning player locked in a position battle and an incoming prospect poised for immediate snaps—and perhaps stardom.

Guys and Dudes

New defensive coordinator Don Brown brought from Boston College a unique way to describe players, classifying some as "guys" but standout performers as "dudes."

If you're not familiar, that's perfectly OK—mostly because it provides an excuse to share the greatest Vine in the history of football coaches saying stuff. This is Boston College head coach Steve Addazio:

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Addazio. https://t.co/UNYWSSweei

— David Kenyon (@Kenyon19_BR) March 14, 2016"

Brown periodically shared the updates on Twitter, which helped explain how the Michigan coaches feel about a collection of guys.

And dudes.

Through two weeks, players classified as "guys" are defensive end Chase Winovich, linebacker Noah Furbush, linebacker Devin Bush Jr., cornerback Brandon Watson and safety Delano Hill.

Linebacker Ben Gedeon, versatile weapon Jabrill Peppers and cornerback Channing Stribling compose the select group of "dudes" so far.

While Winovich could develop into a capable reserve for 2016, the encouraging sign for Wolverines fans likely is seeing a total of three linebackers—as well as Peppers—on the lists. Stribling might start opposite Jourdan Lewis.

Updates on Ty Isaac, Running Back Competition

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After receiving regular carries during the early portion of the 2015 season, Ty Isaac disappeared from the rotation and eventually the travel roster. At that time—from our seat—a transfer seemed like a potentially realistic option.

Per Nick Baumgardner of MLive, Isaac admitted he made some mistakes that contributed to his lack of playing time.

However, running backs coach Tyrone Wheatley said the main factor was Isaac's competition—namely De'Veon Smith and Drake Johnson—flat-out being better.

Baumgardner noted Isaac shared he didn't second-guess his transfer to Ann Arbor. So, the Wolverines will have a healthy battle for carries throughout the next year. Smith, Johnson and Karan Higdon return, while 4-star Kareem Walker should also be a factor.

According to Shawn Windsor of the Detroit Free Press, Wheatley said the No. 1 job is Smith's to lose. He led the team with 753 yards and six touchdowns last season.

Looking Forward to Rashan Gary

Defensive line coach Greg Mattison offered some praise for a player headed to campus this summer. That player, unsurprisingly, was No. 1 overall prospect Rashan Gary.

Per Carlos Monarrez of the Free Press, Mattison said:

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The thing that's so exciting about Rashan is you can watch a highlight tape and then you can watch entire games and it's the same thing. The reason a highlight tape is called a highlight tape is because they pick out the best plays. Well, you can see a lot of good players doing that. This young man really is consistent on trying to play the way you want him to play.

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The Wolverines will have a chance to interact with Gary during the third week of practice. According to Steve Lorenz of 247Sports, Gary's mother said the 5-star defensive tackle is spending his spring break at Michigan.

Mattison shared Gary will begin his career at defensive end, though production and need might result in him shifting inside to tackle.

Gary's billing created the hype train, but Michigan's coaches aren't doing anything to slow it down.

All recruiting information via 247Sports. Stats from CFBStats.com or B/R research. Quotes obtained firsthand unless otherwise noted. Follow Bleacher Report CFB writer David Kenyon on Twitter @Kenyon19_BR.