Coaches Corner: Rating the 2008 Michigan Wolverines (2 Split Ends) commits:

Wide Receivers will be broken into two positions, Split Ends and Slots. Each need different skills, and is very different positions.

At Split End Michigan signed two very good players in Stonum and Roundtree. Both have the skills and talent to very successful in Coach Rod’s offense. Split Ends need to be not just good, but outstanding blockers. They will spend a large block of time each practice honing their blocking skills. Split End’s are trying to pin Defensive Backs into the boundary to open up the area outside the hashes for the running game. If you remember when we talked about defending spread offense we talked about importance of keeping ball between the hashes. It is these blocks that turn 7 yard gains into 20 yards or Touchdowns.

Both Stonum and Roundtree have the size and toughness to be excellent blockers. This type of blocking in space, of some of the best athletes on the field is one of toughest assignments in game. Both also have the speed and hands to be outstanding Split Ends. Stonum will be one of the fastest players on the roster, and Roundtree some of the best hands.

written by CoachBt and ErocWolverine

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