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6B - The Michigan Daily - FOOTBALL SATURDAY - October 26, 2002
The Michigan Daily - FOOTBALL SA'ruR:
Navarre's decision making
has improved* over his_
Michigan career;,lie has --
thrown just four intercep-
tions so far this season.
The criticism of Navarre
was always h is inability to
check off his primary receiv-
er, but his second touchdown
pass to Braylon Edwards
against Penn State typifies
Navarre's growing awareness
of coverages and his
improved vision.
Earlier in his career, Navarre
had a tendency of oetrwn
receivers. Now, despite an
offense that aims for him only to
throw in short-yardage situa-
tions, Navarre has completed 23
passes for over 20 yards. All
those overthrows? Maybe j ust
an incredible arm screaming out
for attention. ~
Navarre has trimmed
d w si c l a t s a osh d i g 1 8 p u inth e o ff s e a s o n to a r r iv e a t
a playing weight of 228
pounds.
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Terry Malone's
new Michigan
offense plays to his
players' strengths.
Navarre has been
the biggest benefi-
ciary. lie is second
in the Big Ten in
passing yards with
1,637.
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foot-6 has never
the most fleet c
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has found his legs
this season. The pock-
et quarterback has
rushed for as long as
18 yards, and has
become more comfort-
able tucking the ball
and running himself.
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Michigan quarterback
John Navarre
Iowa quarterback
Brad Banks
Navarre's footwork
in the pocket has
resulted in just nine
sacks so far this sea-
son. He has eluded
the rush, and has
shown the ability to
throw on the run.
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