Throughout the summer, Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson watched film, focused on his footwork and perhaps most important, worked on his timing with his receivers.
Junior Hemingway, the Wolverines' leading receiver last season, is now in the NFL, and Darryl Stonum, who was expected to be a major contributor this fall after sitting out last season for a suspension, is now playing at Baylor.
While there are plenty of "knowns" among the receivers — you've heard their names before — it remains a position that is an unknown going into the fall.
"Our expectations are big," senior receiver Roy Roundtree said. "I know we lost Junior, Kelvin (Grady) and (Martavious Odoms) last year, but we still have great athletes and wide receivers here."
Junior receiver Joe Reynolds said he and his fellow pass catchers have not paid attention to what anyone else thinks of the receivers heading into this season.
"I'm pretty sure going into last year the receivers were supposed to be a weakness, too, and I think we ended up being really balanced," Reynolds said. "I don't think any of the guys know what people are saying, and nobody cares."
Roundtree, who had a productive year in 2010, is expected to replace Hemingway at flanker. He had minor knee surgery a week into preseason camp, but has been cleared to play Michigan's opener against Alabama.
Should Roundtree suffer any setbacks from the surgery, the focus might turn to Jerald Robinson, a 6-foot-1, 215-pound sophomore whose physique resembles Hemingway, and 6-3, 204-pound junior Jeremy Jackson.
The coaches have spoken highly of Robinson since spring practice.
What Hemingway added last season,sale the cheap air jordan sale, including air jordan retro Shoes, Denard Robinson's first running more plays from a pro set, was a big, physical receiver who could make the jump-ball catch.
Jerald Robinson just might be that player this year.
"He's good at catching the ball, running after the catch,women's high dunk high sneakers with patent. taking jump balls," offensive coordinator Al Borges said. "He plays the position a little like Junior plays it, and he's faster than you think he is. He possesses all those skills that it takes to play wide receiver. Now he's just got to show off his game, do all the little things well."
An experiment that started in the spring might be the thing that adds much-needed depth to the receiving corps.
Backup quarterback Devin Gardner has worked at both quarterback and receiver during preseason camp. He is 6-foot-4, 203 pounds and has been described as an "athlete" by his teammates. Gardner said he and the coaches mutually agreed to trying him at receiver after looking at the depth chart.
It is unclear, though, how much of a role Gardner will play at receiver.
"I think he'll help us at either position," receivers coach Jeff Hecklinski said. "Ultimately, it's what's best for the team."
Michigan is not without options, though. Jeremy Gallon and Drew Dileo were active in the offense last year and are expected to be contributors this fall, along with Jackson.
Junior Hemingway, the Wolverines' leading receiver last season, is now in the NFL, and Darryl Stonum, who was expected to be a major contributor this fall after sitting out last season for a suspension, is now playing at Baylor.
While there are plenty of "knowns" among the receivers — you've heard their names before — it remains a position that is an unknown going into the fall.
"Our expectations are big," senior receiver Roy Roundtree said. "I know we lost Junior, Kelvin (Grady) and (Martavious Odoms) last year, but we still have great athletes and wide receivers here."
Junior receiver Joe Reynolds said he and his fellow pass catchers have not paid attention to what anyone else thinks of the receivers heading into this season.
"I'm pretty sure going into last year the receivers were supposed to be a weakness, too, and I think we ended up being really balanced," Reynolds said. "I don't think any of the guys know what people are saying, and nobody cares."
Roundtree, who had a productive year in 2010, is expected to replace Hemingway at flanker. He had minor knee surgery a week into preseason camp, but has been cleared to play Michigan's opener against Alabama.
Should Roundtree suffer any setbacks from the surgery, the focus might turn to Jerald Robinson, a 6-foot-1, 215-pound sophomore whose physique resembles Hemingway, and 6-3, 204-pound junior Jeremy Jackson.
The coaches have spoken highly of Robinson since spring practice.
What Hemingway added last season,sale the cheap air jordan sale, including air jordan retro Shoes, Denard Robinson's first running more plays from a pro set, was a big, physical receiver who could make the jump-ball catch.
Jerald Robinson just might be that player this year.
"He's good at catching the ball, running after the catch,women's high dunk high sneakers with patent. taking jump balls," offensive coordinator Al Borges said. "He plays the position a little like Junior plays it, and he's faster than you think he is. He possesses all those skills that it takes to play wide receiver. Now he's just got to show off his game, do all the little things well."
An experiment that started in the spring might be the thing that adds much-needed depth to the receiving corps.
Backup quarterback Devin Gardner has worked at both quarterback and receiver during preseason camp. He is 6-foot-4, 203 pounds and has been described as an "athlete" by his teammates. Gardner said he and the coaches mutually agreed to trying him at receiver after looking at the depth chart.
It is unclear, though, how much of a role Gardner will play at receiver.
"I think he'll help us at either position," receivers coach Jeff Hecklinski said. "Ultimately, it's what's best for the team."
Michigan is not without options, though. Jeremy Gallon and Drew Dileo were active in the offense last year and are expected to be contributors this fall, along with Jackson.
