BTN.com staff, BTN.com staff, August 19, 2015
Our summer football tour brought us to Ann Arbor, Michigan, on Wednesday morning, which, of course, means the quarterback position was a very popular topic.
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Who has the edge in the race to start Michigan's season opener Thursday, Sept. 3 at Utah? Is it Iowa transfer Jake Rudock? Junior Shane Morris? Someone else?
There's still 14 days until new coach Jim Harbaugh has to select a starter, and when he does make the decision, it doesn't mean only one guy will take snaps.
It was just one practice, of course, however BTN's Dave Revsine, Gerry DiNardo and Howard Griffith tweeted their thoughts on what they saw under center. It sure seems like our guys wouldn't be surprised if both signal-callers received time in Week 1.
QB - if I had to guess, I'd say both Morris and Rudock would play against Utah - not sure there's clear separation
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 19, 2015
BTN Bus Tour #Wolverines I would not be surprised if both QB played in opener against Utah. Game play sometimes is best way to decide
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 19, 2015
Would not be surprised if the #Wolverines QB battle is not settled by wk 1. Morris & Rudock both did some good things today.
— Howard Griffith (@HowardGriffith) August 19, 2015
The guys also added this:
BTN Bus Tour #Wolverines Biggest diff in this team as opposed 2 past couple of yrs has 2 b QB play or progress will b slow- they have talent
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 19, 2015
QB - Morris consistently took 1st snap in drills - but no idea if that means anything - it does at some places, it doesn't at others
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 19, 2015
BTN.com senior writer Tom Dienhart also had an opinion, and he thinks it will be Rudock.
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Harbaugh is incredibly involved in the passing game at practice - gives a lot of feedback - very hands-on with that group
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 19, 2015
They are really well coached on the OL - constant constructive feedback. Would be shocked if they're not better
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 19, 2015
WR looks to be about what it was a year ago - issue will be whether a deep threat can emerge. Better OL play could obviously help there
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 19, 2015
RB - lots of good well-known options here - again, I think difference in OL will help immensely.
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 19, 2015
PK remains up in the air - still doesn't look like an area of strength. Aussie P Blake O'Neill got off some boomers - impressive
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 19, 2015
PR looks like it'll be Peppers and Chesson. Peppers looked great overall today and DJ Durkin said he's had an outstanding camp
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 19, 2015
TE could be a real area of strength - obviously we know about Jake Butt, but Poggi, Winovich, Williams (nice TD grab) all look solid
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 19, 2015
I still think big-play explosiveness will be an issue for this team - no one totally jumps out on that front
— Dave Revsine (@BTNDaveRevsine) August 19, 2015
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BTN Bus Tour Stop 8 #Wolverines Much like in the past few years team has more talent than most B1G teams they play except for the 2 best.
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 19, 2015
BTN Bus Tour #Wolverines As always starts w O/D lines no lack of talent in either area They've recruited well in both areas & r good enough
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 19, 2015
BTN Bus Tour #Wolverines Defense very solid good depth & has good young players that will have time 2 develop. Off needs more dynamic skill
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 19, 2015
BTN Bus Tour #Wolverines The whole submarine thing is just another way of saying this is what camp was 10 yrs ago - used 2 b what every1 did
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 19, 2015
BTN Bus Tour #Wolverines They got a lot done for the 14th practice in the middle of 2 a days. Some places are going without any 2 a days
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 19, 2015
BTN Bus Tour #Wolverines JH has had immediate success @ places because he's a control freak (compliment) & everyone gets the message quickly
— Gerry DiNardo (@gerrydinardo) August 19, 2015
