Sophomore linebacker Devin Bush spoke with the media last night, and discussed several topics, including youngsters who are impressing and Michigan's upcoming matchup with the Gators.
On which players he’s competing with at the position: “Wrobo [fifth-year senior linebacker Mike Wroblewski] is doing a great job. I watch him and try to do what he does. [Sophomore linebacker] Elysse [Mbem-Bosse] is doing a great job too.”
On his anticipation for the Florida game: “I know a lot of guys on that team, like [sophomore cornerback] Chauncey Gardner, [junior running back] Jordan Scarlett and [sophomore receiver] Josh Hammond. I grew up playing against those guys in high school.”
On freshman linebacker Josh Ross: “He’s got a hard head. I think he hit [fifth-year senior fullback] Khalid [Hill] or an o-lineman, and they buckled. We call him Little Biggs.”
On Juwan Howard and Jimmy King speaking to the team recently: “Their message was to be a brotherhood. All the hard work we’re putting in now and all the time we’re spending together will last a lifetime. We’ll never forget these guys, and they’ll always be just a phone call away.”
“I watched the 30 for 30 on them [the Fab Five]. If you come to Michigan, you should know who the Fab Five are.”
Michigan defensive line coach Greg Mattison recently spoke to WTKA, and had high praise for several young Wolverine defenders. He also touched on a handful of other topics, including the role his wife plays in recruiting.
On sophomore defensive end Rashan Gary: “I haven’t had a lot of young men who are sophomores that not only play very well, but also lead by example, and he’s done that on his own.”
On defensive line depth: “I don’t care how talented a starting group is nowadays — if you don’t have depth, it’s going to be a tough year, especially with the no-huddle, up-tempo offenses. Last year [fifth-year senior defensive tackle] Mo Hurst would come in and go his hardest, and then you’d have [Ryan] Glasgow come back in — [redshirt junior defensive tackle Bryan] Mone did the same thing.”
On Mone: “He’s had to get himself back in shape after a few injuries, and we’re looking for big things from him.”
On redshirt junior defensive end Chase Winovich: “Last year was his first year as a defensive end. He’s gained about 10 or 15 pounds and has worked on his technique — I think you’re going to see a heck of a guy on the edge opposite of Rashan.”
On sophomore defensive end Carlo Kemp: “He’s got his hand wrapped a little bit, and he’s been outstanding with that wrap on, even though he’s not even able to punch like he can. His weight is up to 265, and he will be a very strong person to come in for Rashan.
On redshirt junior defensive tackle Lawrence Marshall: “Another young man that people don’t talk about is Lawrence Marshall — he’s had a very good camp. He’s up to about 290 pounds and he’ll be able to play some three-technique and give Mo some work. Two things are different for him — he’s a lot stronger and his weight is up to where it should be for him to play in there. And he’s bought in — he’s always been a guy who’s played a little bit, but now he really wants to contribute to this front.”
On defensive coordinator Don Brown: “His defense is simple, but it’s not simple. The thing that makes it such an outstanding scheme is that it allows the players to play physical and fast. Our freshmen now are getting credits at the greatest university in America while they’re practicing. Some of these guys will finish the summer being three credits into their career already, and what a blessing that is. Them learning our scheme at the same time really says a lot about the kids we’ve recruited.”
On sophomore defensive tackle Michael Dwumfour: “He came here with a shoulder injury and tried to go last year but couldn’t. He plays in some ways like Mo Hurst.”
On his wife helping him with recruiting: “Ann has recruited anyone I’ve ever recruited — I don’t know if I would’ve gotten one person if it wasn’t for Ann. She sees things that I don’t.”
On freshman defensive end James Hudson: “Hudson can play offensive line or defensive line in my opinion — he’s 6-5, 300 pounds. If someone isn’t in the two-deep in one place but could be in another place, they’re going to go there. Guys like Hudson are key players because they can do both.”
On freshmen defensive ends Kwity Paye and Luiji Vilain: “I never thought Kwity would be as strong as he is. He and Luiji are almost identical — they’re the same height, weight and play with the same speed.”
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