December 05, 2017 (vol. 127, iss. 42) • Page Image 8
…, one step back. That described the state of Michigan’s offensive line this season. The Wolverines’ running game blossomed, featuring as the clear focal point of the offense. At times, if…
… the season, during which Michigan seemed to run an equal amount of gap-blocking and zone schemes, the Wolverines hit their stride midway through the year. It wasn’t very nuanced…
… Indiana on Oct. 14, when Michigan gashed the Hoosiers for 271 rushing yards on 44 carries with three touchdowns. That day, Karan Higdon became the first Wolverine since Denard Robinson in 2012 to…
… run for 200 yards — and the first running back since Mike Hart in 2007 to reach that mark. Against Rutgers, Michigan totaled 334 rushing yards and four touchdowns. The Wolverines…
… Ohio State racked up five sacks and seven tackles-for- loss. The ground game couldn’t get going against any of the Wolverines’ tougher opponents, either. Michigan ran the ball 39 times for 102…