Mailbag question: Woolfolk

Mailbag question: Woolfolk

GBMW,

When Woolfolk was moved to safety we were told it was his natural position since he; played it in HS, is a big hitter, and has the speed required to cover lots of ground. The team went 4-1 with Woolfolk at safety and then moved him to corner when Cissoko couldn't play. Since that time we are 0-5 against D1 opponents and consistently get abused by WR, TE and RB’s in the middle of the field. I don't understand why we continue to isolate Woolfolk at corner on our opponent’s 2nd best WR, when he has everything we lack at safety: the natural talent to play the position, experience and speed. Please enlighten me.

Frustrated with the defense and looking for answers!

Signed,

Ron H. -- "Mguy"

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Thanks for the question.

As all regular readers are aware, we are bigger believers of being strong between the hashes/up the middle.

Solid safety play is a key factor in being strong down the middle.

When Boo Boo got in trouble, and JT Floyd went down with an injury, the staff felt it necessary to move Woolfolk in order to get Michigan 's best four defensive backs on the field.

We support that original position. Once JT Floyd got healthy we were expecting to see Woolfolk return to safety, and as you point out, there was no return.

Coaches Gibson and Coach Robinson must feel strongly that leaving Woolfolk at cornerback puts Michigan 's top four defensive backs on the field.

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