Michigan Football: News From Rich Rodriguez's Press Conference

Highlights:

RR said that Devin Gardner will not redshirt this year. He's probably going to play. Let's hope he doesn't have to play.

Carvin Johnson, a true freshman, is getting the start at the "Spur" position ahead of Thomas Gordon (not to be confused with Cam Gordon).

10 freshman could play on Saturday, which include: Jibreel Black, Cullen Christian, Courtney Avery, Marvin Robinson, Jeremy Jackson, Terrance Talbott, and Will Hagerup (will start at punter).

All three QBs were listed on the depth chart and will make a decision later in the week. Same with RBs. Mike Shaw is on the depth chart, which should mean he made the grades.

Starters at CB are JT Floyd and James Rogers.

Tackling the No. 1 key on defense for the UConn game.

Teric Jones is back at running back (probably due to the loss of Austin White or improved play of the freshman at CB).

Fitz Toussaint has a knee issue and might not play on Saturday.

To quote Brian at Mgoblog:

Should we start getting worried?

-Vlad Emilien: behind a walk-on after a year and a half (he enrolled early).
-Anthony LaLota: behind Steve Watson, also after a year and a half.
-Will Campbell: behind perpetual non-entity Adam Patterson, a guy who moved positions this spring.

The answer is Yes. Really concerned about Will Campbell.