Wolverine Weekend Update: The Numbers Game

The new Michigan Media guide just came out and incoming freshman have numbers and there are a few guys missing from the roster.  The missing guys make are the ones making the most news:
#1 Hot Topic is Kellen Jones:  Is/was an incoming freshman that isn't on the roster.  He was a 4 star LB to Scouts and 3 Stars to Rivals in the 2011 class.  There are plenty of message board rumors flying around, which we hope are not true.  Kellen was very high on the Wolverines and is considered a nice LB prospect.  He was very excited to be a Wolverine.

#2 Christian Pace: Was a 2010 class center recruit from Avon Lakes, Ohio.  He red shirted last year due to Molk and a number of rumored injuries.  I expect that his injuries continue to be a major issue and he needs to take this year off or his football career might be in jeopardy. (again just speculation)

5th Year Guys Not on the Roster:  (all were expected)  Michael Williams, John Ferrara, Zac Ciullo, and Kevin Leach.   Good luck gentlemen!

Freshman Numbers:  (HT Mgoblog)

No.	Name	Pos.	Ht.	Wt.	State
3	Russell Bellomy	QB	6'3	178	TX
5	Justice Hayes	RB	5'10	175	MI
8	Blake Countess	DB	5'10	175	MD
20	Tamani Carter	DB	5'11	175	OH
21	Raymon Taylor	DB	5'10	170	MI
24	Delonte Hollowell	DB	5'9	170	MI
35	Greg Brown	CB	5'10	180	OH
36	Joe Kerridge#	FB	6'0	239	MI
38	Thomas Rawls	RB	5'10	220	MI
40	Antonio Poole	LB	6'2	210	OH
44	Desmond Morgan	LB	6'1	225	MI
45	Matt Wile	K	6'2	210	CA
57	Frank Clark	LB	6'2	210	OH
58	Chris Bryant	OL	6'4	330	IL
60	Jack Miller	OL	6'4	268	OH
61	Graham Glasgow#	OL	6'6	316	IL
62	Dallas Williams#	OL	6'3	312	MI
71	Gary Yerden#	OL	6'5	328	MI
79	Tony Posada	OL	6'4	330	FL
82	Chris Barnett	TE	6'5	250	TX
92	Keith Heitzman	DE	6'3	237	OH
95	Chris Rock	DE	6'5	250	OH
97	Brennen Beyer	DE	6'3	225	MI

#walk on

Number Changes:

Name	Pos.	Was	Now
Josh Furman	S	6	14
Jack Kennedy	QB	25	14
J.T. Floyd	CB	12	18
Thomas Gordon	S	15	30
Isaiah Bell	LB	26	34
Terrence Talbott	CB	22	37
Marell Evans	LB	9	51
Ricky Barnum	OL	56	52
Brandon Moore	TE	88	89

 I am doing research on the walk ons and will post on Monday.  Dallas played for Huron last year.

Breaking News: Another Michigan Transfer

I guess you know which teammates are "All in for Michigan" this year and which are not.  I don't understand young guys wanting to jump ship when they are in the first few years of eligibility.  Michigan lost a young safety last week and this week it's another defensive player.

DE Anthony LaLota has decided to leave the Michigan program.  Anthony was a highly recruited guy out of NJ.  He was very raw coming out of high school (and thin like 250 lbs) but had a high upside and a big frame to earn his 4 star status.  Another example of guys like that are Roh and Lewan.  So far Anthony has not seen the field and I think he is way too young to put the 'bust" tag on him, but he watched his classmates get playing time while he is on the sideline.

I guess that was just too much for him and he has decided to leave.  Which is too bad for the young man.  He is up to 270 pounds and you never know when your number is going to be called as a redshirt freshman.   These young man seem to be getting some bad advice and looking for short term gains and not the long term effect for transferring.  Not everyone is successful like Ryan Mallet after they leave Michigan, in fact most aren't successful at all (regarding football). 

This transfer won't effect this years team but it's just a shame to see him throw away his free Michigan degree and chance to play in a year or two. 

• LB Mike Jones has a broken leg which will require surgery.

• Brandon Herron sprained his ankle and is listed as day-to-day. JB Fitzgerald, Mark Moundros, Kenny Demens, and Kevin Leach all will see action at LB.

Michigan's Mash Report: ND Game

OUT (0% PLAY)
Ferrara, John   Hand
Johnson, Carvin   Knee
Van Slyke, Jared   Clavicle
Toussaint, Fitzgerald   Knee
Woolfolk, Troy   Ankle


DOUBTFUL (25% PLAY)
Hemingway, Junior   Hamstring


PROBABLE (75% PLAY)
Roundtree, Roy

No real surprises.  I didn't know about John's hand but he probably wasn't going to play anyway.   Fitz and Junior seem to been injured pretty much their entire career at Michigan (and yes I realize it's only been a year for Fitz).  Having Roundtree on offense will help move the ball down field against ND if it becomes a shoot out which many experts are predicting.