Michigan athletics

Alexandre
Fri, 11 Jan 2013 13:08:48 +0000

FutureWolverine, although Lewan’s decision to return will not play a huge part in Green’s decision, it will definitely play a role for several reasons.


RBs of Green’s caliber (#1 or #2 in the nation) look to start immediately. Part of the reason why Michigan is so appealing to him is precisely because Michigan likes to establish the run and there is no RB at Michigan that has earned to starter’s role. Without Lewan, he would be running behind an inexperienced OL that was a weakness this season. With Lewan, who ever gets the ball will at least have the lone bright spot of the OL back. Hopefully, the rest of the OL will play better in 2013, but Lewan’s return should not be underestimated, nor should its impact on the development of the OL, which ultimately determines how well our RBs will do. Ergo, Green will definitely appreciate Lewan’s return.
When one of the top 3 OLmen and projected top 15 pick in the draft decides to return for his senior year, it speaks much about the pride and the dedication the program commands from its leading players. This speaks to the kind of tradition and confirms the family atmosphere fostered by the coaching staff in ways that words alone cannot. And this is not a first at Michigan. In fact, there is a tradition of players returning for their senior year. Top players in most other programs usually bolt the moment they are considered NFL worthy. You can bet this will play a small role too, if not for Derrick, definitely for mama and papa Green!


At any rate, to be one of Green’s top 6 at this time is positive. Hopefully, we can beat out the competition and get him.