Embed from Getty Images When Jim Harbaugh took over the Michigan Wolverines coaching job, the offensive line was in shambles. Now entering his fifth season what was once a sore spot is now a position of strength for the Wolverines.
Michigan ran a running game, ball control offense that saw the team increase its win total to ten last season. This spring there’s a lot to still like about the offensive line,such as players who have been known quantities, as well as those who are emerging from the depth chart as they improved their game , It seems the unit on the whole has taken their game to the next level.
“Offensive line has been really good,” coach Harbaugh said. “Mike Onwenu is really standing out as is Cesar Ruiz and Ben Bredeson. That’s the real strength for our football team. Both left and right tackles Jon Runyan are having real good springs so far and then Andrew Stueber and Jalen Mayfield who are currently battling it out for starting right tackle.
The lines are getting blurry as far as starters, backups and third string. That is very good news for the Wolverines. The means that depth has become a strength. If a player is injured or needs a breather, it truly is next man in. Unlike the past Michigan should not miss a beat offensively.
Michigan and Jim Harbaugh are a long ways from the group he inherited four years ago. Now there is a building buzz and excitement about the depth that has been built. “I think this offensive line starting group has got a chance to be the best that we’ve had since we’ve been here,” Harbaugh said.
Harbaugh’s excitement about the offensive line, seems somewhat understated, given, not only the ability of the four returning starters. It goes without saying this is the most athletic group Michigan has had up front in some time.
I tend to agree. This might be U of M’s best line in a while.
Well,it’s nice to see Michigan have quality depth.