A note before we start: this preview relies heavily on the defensive UFRs of last year, even more so than the offense did, because 1) there are actual returning players and 2) there's a convenient numerical system that does a decent job of summing up a defensive player's contributions.
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Run Offense vs. Miami (Not That Miami) This did not go so well against Utah. Michigan running backs collected 34 yards on 15 carries against the Utes, with 21 of those coming on one Brandon Minor dive up the gut. The offensive line was awful, the running backs tentative. Nick Sheridan ripped
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Each week, Varsity Blue will have a guest poster, Massey from Buckeye Commentary, give us his thoughts on the Michigan game. In return, I'll guest post on
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Projected Depth ChartPKtd

Return Game Rating: 3
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As a casual or die-hard Michigan fan, you are eagerly awaiting the opening game of the 08 season. But you may have questions about our first opponent. So what the heck is a "Ute" anyway? Are they any good this year? Should I be worried? Is this going to end up like Appalachian State?All of
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a€¢ Starting us off, the Michigan football team, coaches and friends held a bowling fund-raiser at Colonial Lanes in Ann Arbor, raising more than $15,000 to assist with Brock Mealer's rehabilitation. Brock Mealer is the brother of Michigan lineman Elliot Mealer who's family was involved in a tragic   more...
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QB Comparison:Michigan
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Back in the summer when we previewed Miami, it appeared as though they would have a strong defense on the strength of three returning seniors, all of whom are all-conference candidates in the MAC. The offense didn't
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Back in the summer when we previewed Miami, it appeared as though they would have a strong defense on the strength of three returning seniors, all of whom are all-conference candidates in the MAC. The offense didn't
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