Michigan Football: 3 overreactions from the spring game
By Nick Popio
2. It was the same old boring and bland spring affair
The first half seemed that way, but the second half was much more entertaining. That makes this an overreaction. The defenses for Michigan football were in control in the first, but the offenses opened up a little bit in the second. The outcome came down to nearly the last play and that hasn’t happened to my knowledge in recent memory.
The battle between Davis Warren and Jack Tuttle was ongoing. The backfield is loaded with talent. The main receivers were quiet, but Peyton O’Leary was not. The tight ends are deep and should be featured a ton come fall. While the offensive line, not at full strength, will likely be the straw that stirs the drink.
On defense, the line played well, specifically the edges. At the second level, there was no Junior Colson, but the real question is who will be his sidekick.
Michael Barrett, Ernest Haussmann, Jimmy Rolder and a returning Nikhai Hill-Green will all split time. Will Johnson and Rod Moore are cornerstones in the secondary, along with R.J. Moten, Makari Paige, and a combination of Ja’den McBurrows and Amorion Walker. Expect some other names to contribute as well.