Toledo Blade: Article by Joe Vardon

Rodriguez shuffles offensive line

By JOE VARDON
BLADE SPORTS WRITER

ANN ARBOR – Michigan defensive end Brandon Graham was named the Big Ten’s defensive player of the week for his three-sack, six-tackle performance against Wisconsin.

Graham registered two of his sacks and one of his forced fumbles in the fourth quarter of the Wolverines’ 27-25 victory as the defense successfully held onto a fragile lead. The Badgers reached the UM 5-yard line with 1:42 to go when Graham drilled Badgers quarterback Allan Evridge, causing a fumble that was recovered by Graham’s teammate, Terrance Taylor.

Graham, a junior, currently leads the nation with 9 ½ tackles for loss and is third in the country with five sacks. He is the second UM defender to receive the Big Ten’s weekly honor, following linebacker Obi Ezeh’s mention after the season opener.

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