Toledo Blade: Article by Joe Vardon

Michigan expects Threet to start against Spartans

By JOE VARDON
BLADE SPORTS WRITER

ANN ARBOR – Michigan quarterback Steven Threet is expected to start Saturday against rival Michigan State despite a bruised elbow that’s sidelined him for portions of the Wolverines’ last two games.

Threet first bruised his elbow and missed the entire second half against Toledo, then aggravated the injury early in the third quarter in UM’s 46-17 loss to Penn State. He missed all but one series while a 17-17 tie turned into a rout.

“It’s better today than it was yesterday,” Threet said. “It’s better this week than it was last week after it happened the first time.”

Threet said he will play Saturday – a statement confirmed by Wolverines coach Rich Rodriguez. That’s good news for UM.

The Wolverines haven’t scored a point with Threet on the sideline and backup Nick Sheridan under center the last two weeks. Threet played well against Penn State, completing 7-of-11 passes for 73 yards and rushing 10 times for 47 yards in leading UM to a 17-14 halftime advantage.

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