New Looks On Defense for the Wolverines Against PSU?

Rich Rod said there would be some new positions switches for this weeks game against Penn State.  Some are news worthy, some are not.  I hope all are effective.

• Big Will and Q Washington are sticking with the positions switches for right now.  The rumor mill has been saying Q is a beast on defense so far.  Maybe not ready to play right away but that is a good first impression.

• Marvin Robinson to Linebacker - I expect him to back up Jonas Mouton. 

• Defensive lineman on the move - I expect them maybe to move Martin from nose tackle to DE where he can pressure the QB.  Expect Banks or Sagesse at NT.

• Safety - There has been some rumbling that Cam Gordon would move more to the LB/Safety Hybrid role currently held by Thomas Gordon and Carvin Johnson.  The rumor mill is saying that freshman Ray Vinopal might see more time at deep and free safety positions.  Also look for Carvin Johnson to maybe play some deep as well.

Here's  RR's Take from the Radio show.

Also more playing time for some other running backs: 

On offense, Rodriguez said he plans to use freshman tailback Stephen Hopkins, who is 6-feet, 227 pounds, more often, and also said sophomore Teric Jones, who moved to running back from defense before camp, has practiced well.


"He's progressed to the point you'll see Teric Jones probably play some tailback for us on Saturday," Rodriguez said.