Utah at Michigan Preview

Utah Preview:

Last year- Utah was 9-4 including a Poinsettia Bowl victory over Navy.

Overview:
This will be a battle between two spread teams. Utah version of spread is different from Coach Rod’s, but they do have some similarities. Utah returns many key members from last years offense, but most replace two of their top Wide Receivers and a ton of defense.

Offense:
Utah runs a spread offense. They will use two backs and Quarterback in backfield as their base formation. Key plays are veer, inside zone, and zone read. Key to this offense will be keeping star Quarterback Brian Johnson healthy. This will be easier with three returning Offensive Linemen and thousand yard rusher Darrell Mack returning.

Defense:
Utah is a base 4-3 team. They were a very young defense last year. Therefore, the biggest question will be how much have they improved. The secondary in particular needs to be stouter. Utah also needs to replace two starting Linebackers. Utah will score some points this year. Question will be can they stop people.

Michigan:
Biggest question for Michigan will be who starts at Quarterback. It looks like Sheridan is the lead contender right now. If Michigan gets solid Quarterback play, they have plenty of offenses weapons to score points.

After Quarterback, biggest area of concern is Offensive Line. If Michigan gets solid Offensive Line play it will take some pressure off the Quarterbacks. The Offensive Line cannot take any more hits and needs to stay healthy. That is the thinnest position right now with talent level.

In our opinion, Running Back is one of the strengths of the 2008 Michigan Wolverines.

On defense, Michigan’s biggest need is for improved Linebacker play. If Michigan gets solid Linebacker play, they have potential to be a very good defense.
In our opinion, special teams could very well decide this game. Team that plays best in this critical area will have big leg up. Next will be battle at the line of scrimmage.

If Michigan’s Offensive Line shows improvement and Defensive line plays up to their potential we like Michigan’s chances.

written by CoachBt and ErocWolverine

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