Mailbag question: Do you expect us to have a dominant running game this fall

Dear Eroc / CoachBt,

Your blog has been my favorite over past two springs, your coverage on the Spring practice is a head and neck above anybody else.

I would like to get your guys take on the follow question.

Given all the praises you guys give to the offensive line and the running backs, do you expect us to have a dominant running game this fall.

However, does that mean we will see a less "spread" offense but more traditional Big Ten power running game? I do not mind the latter at all as long as it gives us the better chance of winning.

Kenny

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Thanks for the question and comments.

Michigan showed many different formations this spring to include ace / two tight ends, pro-I formation, trips using tight end as third wide receiver to strong side. There is still little doubt in our minds that Michigan will be primarily a spread formation team, but will mix it up a lot more than last years offense.

As for running game, much of that will depend on how good Michigan’s passing game will be.

If safeties are allowed to crowd the line of scrimmage with little concern for being burned, the running game will be tough to establish.

We were happy with improvement in offensive line, but one of things we are questioning is whether that improvement is more noticeable because Michigan’s defense was not very good--or was the defense less than stellar because the offensive line was very good.

This question will not be answered until fall when we suit up against other teams--and circle the Notre Dame game as the true first test.

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