This site hasn't updated the depth chart, but I saw where Jason Munz posted an updated depth chart on September 28th (Monday) for week 5. If it's accurate for this upcoming game, there's some interesting things to take from it.
It shows Sherrod Ruff and Ricky Parks as the starters at Spur and TE. I'm not sure if Parks was injured for the Nebraska game. Taylor Marini played in the game, but I don't recall a play where they tried passing to him. Sort of surprising, especially in the 2nd half where it seems like a pass down the middle to a TE would have been effective. Also, Elijah Parker played very well at linebacker- so I'd be comfortable seeing either him or Ruff on the field.
Justice Hayes is still listed as one of 3 starters at RB. I noticed during Coach Monken's post-game speech to the team that Hayes was suited up near him, so it doesn't look like he was injured. Being a former Michigan player in the Big 10, I was surprised he never played a down as I imagine it was a game he was really looking forward to.
Two players missing on the depth chart are Foster at Safety and Swain at linebacker. I guess they are still injured- hopefully not too seriously.
I'm really happy with the depth of the defensive line. I'd be content seeing any of the 8-10 players on the depth chart playing at any given time.
It shows Sherrod Ruff and Ricky Parks as the starters at Spur and TE. I'm not sure if Parks was injured for the Nebraska game. Taylor Marini played in the game, but I don't recall a play where they tried passing to him. Sort of surprising, especially in the 2nd half where it seems like a pass down the middle to a TE would have been effective. Also, Elijah Parker played very well at linebacker- so I'd be comfortable seeing either him or Ruff on the field.
Justice Hayes is still listed as one of 3 starters at RB. I noticed during Coach Monken's post-game speech to the team that Hayes was suited up near him, so it doesn't look like he was injured. Being a former Michigan player in the Big 10, I was surprised he never played a down as I imagine it was a game he was really looking forward to.
Two players missing on the depth chart are Foster at Safety and Swain at linebacker. I guess they are still injured- hopefully not too seriously.
I'm really happy with the depth of the defensive line. I'd be content seeing any of the 8-10 players on the depth chart playing at any given time.
