0 0 0 ' I I I Kevin Grady Morgan I Antonio Bass Mario Manningham The Vitals The Vitals: Year: True Freshman Position: Wide Receiver . Hometown: Jackson Height: 6-foot-2 ' Weight: 191 lbs Forty Time: 4.44 seconds The Lowdown: Bass was a multi-talented quarterback at Jackson High School. During his career, he rushed the ball 276 times, gaining 2,177 yards with 30 touchdowns. He also passed for 999 yards and 14 scores. During his recruitment, the versatile ath- lete was told he could play anything from quarterback to safety. But after see- ing what Michigan had to offer he chose the Maize and Blue and switched to wide receiver. What he's done: Bass is still adjusting to his new posi- tion, but he is already paying dividends for the Wolverines. Against Michigan State, Bass lined up at quarterback on Michigan's opening drive on a third-and- five. He took the high shotgun snap and carried the ball nine yards, getting the first down. What they're saying: "He's really that guy (a playmaker). He has great feet and quickness. Re's got to learn the same thing I did since we played quarterback in high school. He's been eager and working hard, plus he's got the size already." - Steve Breaston ,I The Lowdown: Playing at football powerhouse Warren G. Harding, Manningham showed that he had what he takes to be a Division I player. In his two-plus seasons on varsity, the lightning-fast receiver made 105 receptions for 1,883 yards and 24 touchdowns. He also showed he could play some defense, snagging four interceptions as a cornerback. Manningham followed in the steps of fellow Warren G Hard- ing graduates Prescott Burgess and Carl Diggs in choosing Michigan. Year: True Freshman Position: Wide Receiver Hometown: Warren, Ohio Height: 6-foot-i Weight: 185 lbs Forty Time" 4.39 seconds The Vitals: Year: True Freshman Position: Running back Hometown: Ada Height: 5-foot-9 Weight: 228 lbs Forty time: 4.5 seconds The Lowdown: Grady came to Ann Arbor amid much fanfare. The East Grand Rapids High School alum start- ed at running back four straight; years and won two Division III state championships. Grady is best known for smashing state records in several cat- egories. His top-ranking categories include carries (1,154), rushing yards (8,431), touchdowns (151), scoring (924) and con- secutive 100-yard rushing games (24). The five-star recruit got ahead start on his college career by enrolling last January. What he's done: Grady has been as solid as his thick frame in his backup role in Michigan's running back arsenal. After getting off to a quick start with 42 yards and a touchdown on just nine carries in his debut against Northern Illinois, Grady was thrust into a featured role when Mike Hart went down early in the Notre Dame game. The untested Grady rose to the occasion, picking up 79 yards on 18 carries. So far this season, the stocky runner has accumulated 210 yards and one score on 53 carries. What they're saying: "He's 225 pounds, so he's gonna run you over. But he's quick, too, so he'll try to make you miss. He's a great back." - Mike Hart The Vitals: Year: Redshirt Freshman Positions: Cornerba Hometown: Bright Height: 6-foot Weight: 185 lbs Forty time: 4.4 sec The L Trent at Orcha caught 84 and 16 tout 23 interceptic previously hel Mason. Besides football team, I can in track. He Ted Ginn Jr. in t ing that Ginn ma er in the Big Ten What he's After switcl past Spring, nickel cornei Teams have speedy corne shown he ca coverage, re tion and twc What he's done: What they're saying: "I really expected him to go fast becau it was very obvious fr the first practice. What done and what he will don't think any of it wi prise me." - Lloyd Ca Manningham has showed that he was ready to contribute right away. He has already caught 11 balls for 232 yards and three touch- downs. His speed and quick- ness have been an asset for the vertical passing game this season he has catches of 43 and 49 yards this year. But aside from his deep speed, Manning- ham also runs precise routes. use om t he's l do, I ill sur- irr What ' sayinj "Mo the ti: and play Dar den abo &