IMMEDIATE IMPACT!

WELL, spring practice is over and if your anything like me then your wondering how the hell Michigan will approach the Alabama matchup Sept.1st. Are they capable of running the ball up the middle against Bama's massive and athletic defensive front? Will Robinson have time to throw, if so will Michigan's WR's be able to get separation? Will he be able to run on their stellar defense like he has ran on Big -Ten defenses in the past? Is the defense up to the challenge? How will their smaller DL fare against arguably the top OL in the country? More importantly, how will Campbell do facing off against All - American Barret Jones, who, from what I hear has moved to the center position? Jones is good enough to deal with Campbell without a double team, if Campbell doesn't demand a double team, look for the LBs to be very busy.


Sorry, I drifted off the topic of "IMMEDIATE IMPACT". Just a bit worried about the opener. With depth issues and some questions at certain positions, what recruits can make an immediate impact. Not just playing time in blowouts but legit impact players. Here is my opinion.

Offensively

Kyle Kalis - Kalis already has the NFL body, played against top competition and absolutely wants blood on the field. He is good enough to push Mealer and Burzynski out of the LG position immediately.

Devin Funchess - 6'4" 205lbs. Not a prototypical TE and that's why I think he will be productive immediately. AJ Williams is the other TE coming in this fall and he is a devestating blocker. Hemingway was the downfield threat last season especially in jump ball situations. I believe funchess can be that guy this year. He has great hands, jumping ability and consistently beats double teams. He can line up wide if necessary or even in the slot. He is an absolute mismatch for lbs and safeties even at the college level.





DEFENSIVELY

Ondre Pipkins - With nobody dominating the NT position and Campbell still being a question mark, Pipkins Will be pushed in immediately. If he is productive from the start, look for him to be the main man in the middle. Pipkins demanded and destroyed double teams in high school. He will be tested immediately at Michigan, he should play against Bama Sept1st.


Jarrod Wilson - Wilson had a good spring and covers a lot of field. He had a ton of int's in high school and does damage with the ball in his hands. He should see a considerable amount of time this Season and I wouldn't be surprised if he is one of the int leaders as well.


Joe Bolden - another player with a good spring and all the skills and intangibles to go with it. Bolden is a natural and should share time early, he can play any lb position. As the year goes on he will play better and be a positive part of the defense by years end.




Sleeper? - good question. I would say look at positions that need depth, DL. Look for either Willie Henry, Matt Godin or Tom Strobel to get some time but nothing relevant. I'm not big on Wormley yet, he needs work. Ojemudia is as polished and skilled in the class but will be buried behind Beyer and Clark.