Michigan Football: Coach’s Corner — What is the difference between Strong-side Defensive End and Weak-side Defensive End?

Could someone explain what type of players the staff is looking for at Strong-side Defensive End and Weak-side Defensive End?

Is it an easy transition if a player gets moved back and forth?

Thanks, Sickleave1

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Thanks for the question on our message board.

Two completely different positions Sickleave1.

Different techniques and responsibilities.

January 1,2013; Tampa, FL, USA; Michigan Wolverines defensive tackle Jibreel Black (55) sacks South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Connor Shaw (14) during the first half of the 2013 Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Rush-Defensive End, is also a 5-tech player, but his primary job is to maintain outside leverage / hold the edge. He can be much smaller and more of a pass rush type player.

The key to playing in the box in this defense is to not get hooked. If you give up your far number or outside shoulder the defense will not be very successful.

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Michigan Football Recruiting: Lawrence Marshall Goes Blue who was a one time Buckeye Commit

Michigan fans just months ago was all worried about the Michigan coaches getting behind in recruiting the 2014 class. Well this is why you shouldn’t worry so much. These coaches have shown they have what it takes to keep recruiting hard year after year.

Lawrence Marshall a one-time commit for Ohio State Buckeyes for what seemed like a minute has pulled the trigger for the Michigan Wolverines this time.

Lawrence Marshall of Southfield High in Michigan, committed to Michigan on Saturday.

Marshall had committed to Ohio State in February, then de-committed two days later. His commitment increases U-M’s total to nine for the class of 2014.

Marshall had offers from Ohio State, Michigan State, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and many others.

Recruiting rankings had him as a 4-star on 24/7, 4-star on ESPN, 3-star on Rivals, and 4-star on Scout.

Michigan with such a small class for 2014 will not likely be that high in the team rankings since most recruiting sites look at numbers, but Michigan fans shouldn’t worry because it looks to us that Michigan has elite level type talent coming in this class.

Have to remember as well with nine commits already, a small class that it appears, Michigan is still in on a lot of big time talent. Such as Jabrill Peppers (CB), Da’Shawn Hand (DL), Malik McDowell (DL), Alex Bars (OL), Parker Westphal (CB) just to name a few names on the coaches target list.

Stay tuned to GBMWolverine as we have Marshall’s profile coming up shortly.

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