Toledo Blade: Article from J. Vardon

College football preview: UM's defense gets the call
Must carry load until players master new spread offense

By JOE VARDON BLADE SPORTS WRITER

ANN ARBOR - When it's running smoothly, Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez's spread-option offense can pile up the points.

West Virginia finished first or second in scoring offense among Big East teams in each of Rodriguez's last four years there, averaging just over 35 points per game during that stretch.

But now he's with the Wolverines, who have no experience at quarterback, will likely feature freshman running backs, and are generally accused of not having the ideal personnel to run Rodriguez's elaborate, wide-open scheme.

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