Michigan football's biggest weakness may not be what you think
ESPN identified Michigan football's strengths and weaknesses after the spring game, but the Wolverines' true challenge may lie elsewhere.
With the Michigan football spring game complete, we have our first idea of what to expect from the Wolverines this upcoming season, albeit quite an incomplete visage. The maize and blue are operating in a familiar yet completely different sphere. With a new head coach in Kyle Whittingham, there are new schemes being installed.
And though we got a glimpse of them, they won't be fully quickened until the September 5 season opener against Western Michigan. Yet, perception has been set. And with that, expectations.
ESPN went to the trouble to estimate the strengths and weaknesses of each of the projected top 25 teams , and for Michigan, the strength and weakness looks awfully familiar. Strength: Running game. The Wolverines lost starting running back Justice Haynes to Georgia Tech, but the rushing attack should remain prolific.
Jordan Marshall is back after running for 932 yards and 10 touchdowns while averaging 6. 2 yards per carry last year. Michigan added Savion Hiter, the nation's No.