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Michigan Football: 5 takeaways from Wolverines’ 2017 season

By Artesha Johnson

(Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
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DETROIT, MI – SEPTEMBER 10: Quarterback Wilton Speight #3 of the Michigan Wolverines flips the football to running back Chris Evans #12 in the third quarter during a college football game against the UCF Knights at Michigan Stadium on September 10, 2016 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Wolverines defeated the UCF Knights 51 – 14. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI – SEPTEMBER 10: Quarterback Wilton Speight #3 of the Michigan Wolverines flips the football to running back Chris Evans #12 in the third quarter during a college football game against the UCF Knights at Michigan Stadium on September 10, 2016 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Wolverines defeated the UCF Knights 51 – 14. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images) /

2. Offensive line had no consistency

Is it too late for the Wolverines’ offensive line to come together? Looking back at the 2017, you might think so, but there is always time and room for improvement.

Coach Jim Harbaugh likes to run the ball, but this season, it wasn’t working in his favor. There was no consistency on the offense side when it came to running the ball and the offensive line just couldn’t block properly. This stopped the Wolverines from being a powerhouse for a full season.

In the beginning of the season, players like running back Ty Issac and receiver Tarik Black were giving the team the strength they needed — Isaac with 7.1 yards per carry and Black with 13.5 yards per catch. These young guys were bringing the big plays for the Wolverines. Don Brown has developed a strong defense, which helped the lacking offense, and it got the job done at times.

Michigan had made some changes to players and staff, so things should have improved for the better by now. Unfortunately, the offensive line remains in neutral under offensive coordinator Tim Drevno.

Going into the 2018 season, the Wolverines lose Mason Cole, Patrick Kugler and Raymond Hall; but they are bringing in four-star tackle Jalen Mayfield from Grand Rapids (Mich.) Catholic and four-star lineman Ryan Hayes from Traverse City (Mich.) West. The Wolverines can only hope for the best looking to the 2018 season.

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