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U-M's Rodriguez redrawing O-line after injuries

Ferrara switches from defense, might start in opener; injury likely will cost Zirbel entire season.

Angelique S. Chengelis / The Detroit News

ANN ARBOR -- Michigan's offensive line has taken some significant injury hits during camp. That, coupled with youth and inexperience, not to mention one returning starter, has forced coach Rich Rodriguez to get creative.

Sophomore John Ferrara, who was in the defensive line rotation, was moved to the offensive line Monday and has a shot at being the starting right guard for the Aug. 30 opener against Utah.

"He's such a smart guy and such a competitive guy we've really been impressed with him," Rodriguez said Wednesday. "He is battling for a starting job at guard, maybe by the first game."

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