Top analyst concerned with Michigan football O-line, pass protection
Todd Blackledge observed Michigan football's spring practice, noting QB strength, but the offensive line remains a concern.
Michigan football is preparing for the annual spring game on Saturday, which will complete the 15 practices that comprise spring ball. And over the weekend, NBC Sports' Todd Blackledge got to take in a bit of a scrimmage in The Big House, it seems. According to Blackledge, it was his sixth practice he got to take in during spring ball across the Big Ten, and he had some thoughts about what he saw in Ann Arbor from the Wolverines .
The most important thing he listed was that he feels like the quarterback position, led by Bryce Underwood, should take a massive step forward, which could pay huge dividends for the maize and blue this season. He also feels like running back, defensive line, and defensive back all look strong -- building on a bit of what head coach Kyle Whittingham said last week. But the potential weakness still came up front on offense, as the offensive line apparently still has some work to do as far as pass protection is concerned.
Stop #6 Felt like a crisp fall morning watching @UMichFootball scrimmage. Takeaways: *Expect Underwood to make a jump in development under OC Jason Beck & watchful eye of QB coach Koy Detmer. *OL has talent, but must improve as pass protectors.
*RB,DL,DB all can be strong groups. pic. twitter.