[Lefty Noob]

How does The Sporting News describe Michigan at the skill positions? In a word, "Loaded."

"Chad Henne is the classic dropback, stand-in-the-pocket Michigan triggerman," writes TSN's Tom Dienhart. "Entering his fourth year as a starter, Henne should work with a confident know-how that augments his natural ability. Though the staff loves to take shots downfield, this program always will be about a strong ground game. Mike Hart is neither the biggest nor the fastest running back, but he's a workhorse who can move the chains and rip off a big gainer on occasion. He never fumbles. Kevin Grady (if recovered from a knee injury) and Brandon Minor are maturing into dependable forces who can run inside and outside."

However, warns Dienhart, "What looked like a loaded group of receivers has become an area of concern. Mario Manningham will be an All-American, but Adrian Arrington's status is iffy after a spring suspension. If he doesn't return, Michigan will be without a proven No. 2 receiver. LaTerryal Savoy is one option, but Greg Mathews is considered the team's best young wideout. Michigan frequently employs two-tight end sets, but the tight end spot looks troublesome because Carson Butler was kicked off the team following legal trouble. Mike Massey is capable but pedestrian."

SportingNews.com - College Football - Top 25 countdown: No. 3 Michigan

So will the talent the Wolverines have elsewhere make up for the issues at wideout? What do you think?

[vincesanity82]

I can see Michigan doing even better than last year, they have the talent pool..

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by vincesanity82

I can see Michigan doing even better than last year, they have the talent pool..

Yeah, I agree. I don't think wideout'll be that big of a problem anyway. They always seem to find someone.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

How does The Sporting News describe Michigan at the skill positions? In a word, "Loaded."

"Chad Henne is the classic dropback, stand-in-the-pocket Michigan triggerman," writes TSN's Tom Dienhart. "Entering his fourth year as a starter, Henne should work with a confident know-how that augments his natural ability. Though the staff loves to take shots downfield, this program always will be about a strong ground game. Mike Hart is neither the biggest nor the fastest running back, but he's a workhorse who can move the chains and rip off a big gainer on occasion. He never fumbles. Kevin Grady (if recovered from a knee injury) and Brandon Minor are maturing into dependable forces who can run inside and outside."

However, warns Dienhart, "What looked like a loaded group of receivers has become an area of concern. Mario Manningham will be an All-American, but Adrian Arrington's status is iffy after a spring suspension. If he doesn't return, Michigan will be without a proven No. 2 receiver. LaTerryal Savoy is one option, but Greg Mathews is considered the team's best young wideout. Michigan frequently employs two-tight end sets, but the tight end spot looks troublesome because Carson Butler was kicked off the team following legal trouble. Mike Massey is capable but pedestrian."

SportingNews.com - College Football - Top 25 countdown: No. 3 Michigan

So will the talent the Wolverines have elsewhere make up for the issues at wideout? What do you think?

Always thought Henne looked slow dropping back to pass.

[Lefty Noob]

Boy, oh, boy... funny looking back on this, considering what kind of slow start their season got off to in 2007. Still could win the Big Ten, though.