Michigan is only a few days into fall camp, and while there hasn't been much shared in terms of videos and even interviews, what has been seen so far looks promising. The first days of fall camp, though, should come with a disclaimer that there is no pressure, no hitting with pads, and it's just the guys getting back into the groove of football.
Seeing the progress on the field is nice as fans, but looking deeper into the level of play is what we are here to do. There has already been talk from offensive coordinator Jason Beck that quarterback Bryce Underwood has noticeably improved, even since spring ball. However, he included the disclaimer that it is still early in fall camp.
It is nice to hear that Underwood is improving, but it is even better to see the improvement, which Michigan's social media page has been providing recently. In the two videos, Underwood is seen completing two passes to wide receivers J.J. Buchanan and Andrew Marsh, Michigan's established top wide receivers.
The first pass was a beautiful outside, over-the-shoulder pass to Buchanan to keep the ball away from the defender. The second pass showed Underwood on the move, finding Marsh in the middle of the field. Not only do these videos show improvement on Underwood's end, but also a connection that is only growing between a quarterback and his wide receivers.
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The Bryce Underwood hype is strong, but this is only the beginning of fall camp
As much as I would love to sit here and gush about Underwood's throws and his ability to move out of the pocket and get off a clean, crisp pass and say it means he is ready for Year 2, it is just too early to make that statement.
These are the first days of fall camp. Defenders aren't getting after Underwood yet because practices are still in their early stages. There isn't a ton of pressure right now, as every player is still settling back into their own positions both offensively and defensively.
Now, there is no reason to downplay these throws by Underwood; they are very good throws, and his receivers are doing something they struggled with last season: catching the ball. Buchanan and Marsh are undoubtedly going to be the top receiving duo for Michigan this season, so to see Underwood comfortable making tough over-the-shoulder and on-the-move throws feels like a breath of fresh air.
The connection is only going to continue to grow as fall camp goes on, and as more pressure is added, that will be the real test for Underwood and his receivers. There is obvious improvement from Underwood's play last season to his play right now in fall camp, but consistency is key here.
Check back in a few weeks before the Michigan season starts, and let's talk about how Underwood looks throwing the ball and how his receivers are responding to his play on the field. Michigan is set to open the season on September 5 against Western Michigan under the lights of The Big House.
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