Nightly Roundup: September 22, 2019

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22Sep 2019
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Nightly Roundup: September 22, 2019

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22Sep 2019
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Wisconsin 35, Michigan 14

Dylan McCaffrey (image via Detroit Free Press)

Gross. I had practice on Saturday morning and then went to scout an upcoming opponent, so I DVRed the game and planned to watch it late. I purposefully didn’t wear any Michigan gear to scout, because I didn’t want any douchebags coming up to me saying, “Oh, you’re a Michigan fan? It looks like they’re about to win/lose.” I successfully went home without any idea how the game was going, turned on the recording, and promptly figured out within a few minutes that Michigan would lose the game. I waited an extra three hours to start it, and it took me five minutes to know the outcome.

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20Sep 2019
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Preview: Michigan at Wisconsin

MICHIGAN RUSH OFFENSE vs. WISCONSIN RUSH DEFENSE
Michigan is #69 in rush offense (171 yards/game) and #94 in yards per carry (3.79), but it feels even worse. While all-conference left tackle Jon Runyan, Jr. should be back in action this weekend after missing the first two games, there are rumors that starting running back Zach Charbonnet will miss time after having his knee scoped. Wisconsin is #1 in rush defense (20.5 yards allowed/game) and #2 in yards allowed per carry (0.93). The Badgers have 10 tackles for loss already, led by outside linebacker Zack Baun (6’3″, 235 lbs.). Freshman nose tackle Keeanu Benton (6’4″, 315) will start, which might be a plus for Michigan when he’s matched up against junior Cesar Ruiz for much of the game.
Advantage: Wisconsin

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19Sep 2019
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Former Michigan Athlete of the Week: Chase Winovich

Chase Winovich (image via Sporting News)

New England Patriots outside linebacker Chase Winovich had 2 tackles and 1.5 sacks in a 43-0 win over the Miami Dolphins. And speaking of the Dolphins…they might literally end up being the worst team in NFL history, even worse than the 0-16 Lions and the 0-16 Browns.

HONORABLE MENTION

  • Tom Brady, QB (New England Patriots): Brady was 20/28 for 264 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions, along with 1 rushing touchdown.
  • Devin Bush, Jr., LB (Pittsburgh Steelers): Bush made 7 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, and 1 fumble recovery in a 28-26 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
  • Taco Charlton, DE (Dallas Cowboys): Charlton demanded a trade after being inactive for the first two games. Then he was waived and subsequently claimed by the Miami Dolphins.
  • Frank Clark, DE (Kansas City Chiefs): Clark made 3 tackles and 1 tackle for loss in a 28-10 win over the Oakland Raiders.
  • Brandon Graham, DE (Philadelphia Eagles): Graham made 2 tackles and 1 tackle for loss in a 24-20 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.
  • Delano Hill, S (Seattle Seahawks): Hill made 3 tackles and intercepted a two-point conversion in a 28-26 win over the Steelers.
  • Jabrill Peppers, S (New York Giants): Peppers made 6 tackles and 2 punt returns for 7 yards in a 28-14 loss to the Buffalo Bills.
  • Jarrod Wilson, S (Jacksonville Jaguars): Wilson made 8 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, and 1 pass breakup in a 13-12 loss to the Houston Texans.
18Sep 2019
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Way Too Early 2020 Depth Chart: September 2019

Zach Charbonnet (image via MLive)

Based on the first couple weeks of how the 2019 season has gone, here’s a look at what the depth chart could look like in 2020.

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