Michigan Daily: Article by Dan Feldman

Minor could see role increase against Illinois

By Dan Feldman
Daily Sports Editor

In 2004, the Michigan football team faced the tough task of replacing Heisman Trophy finalist Chris Perry, who is now the starting running back for the Cincinnati Bengals.

Then-senior David Underwood entered the season as the Wolverines’ leading returning rusher and started the opener against Miami (Ohio). But after looking tentative in that game, he carried the ball just seven times the rest of the season as then-freshman Mike Hart grabbed hold of the running back job.

Four years later, Michigan is trying to replace Hart, who went on to become the Wolverines’ all-time leading rusher.

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