Forcier or Robinson? Michigan Offense Set to Roll In 2010

Michigan fans should have several reasons to be excited about the upcoming 2010 season.

There is no doubt that Coach Rich Rodriguez and his staff have done an excellent job recruiting over the past two years.

Even though many of these talented recruits are still very young, Michigan fans are eager to see them immediately contribute.

On the defensive side of the ball, the Wolverines will certainly benefit from having the same coaching staff for the second year in a row.

This defense, although very young, should be a better unit this year. In fact, Defensive Coordinator Greg Robinson's 3-5 alignment will be tailored to suit the type of speed athlete that has been recruited on that side of the ball.

There is no doubt that Coach Rodriguez has done an excellent job of recruiting top defense talent into Ann Arbor.

However, the best news to emerge out of spring practice is the progress that quarterback Denard Robinson has made with his pass reads and offensive leadership.

Last season, Robinson's summer arrival certainly contributed to his limited playing time.

This also contributed to some of his poor pass reads when he did throw the ball.

I expect this to change now as he has gained a full year of experience in the system.

This season, Wolverine fans should see Robinson as a much more refined and confident leader who is poised to challenge Tate Forcier for the starting position.

I see him as a major headache for opposing defenses this upcoming season.

On the other hand, there is no doubt that Tate Forcier is ready to battle to keep his starting role and he should not be counted out.

It was reported that he had an average spring practice, however this kid is a competitive fighter and is still very much in the mix to lead the 2010 offense. 

He also played hurt for almost the entire 2009 season.

Let's remember, however, that he has also gained a year of experience and who can forget his stunning poise in the final minutes of the Notre Dame game?

Meanwhile, lurking in the background, the Wolverines have Devin Gardner who enrolled early.

Michigan could not be in a better position with their quarterback situation this year.

With all of this in mind, the larger question for all of us is who will emerge as the leader when Connecticut rolls into town?

At this point, it is tough to answer that one.

Personally, I have never been a fan of a two quarterback rotation.

In this case, however, I might have to make an exception.

Either way, Michigan's offense is set to strike quite often this upcoming season and it will do so with either Forcier or Robinson leading them.