Cody Alexander talks about Michigan’s “City” coverage (LINK).
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Name: Phillip Paea
Height: 6’4″
Weight: 296 lbs.
High school: Berrien Springs (MI) Berrien Springs
Position: Offensive guard/defensive tackle
Class: Redshirt sophomore
Jersey number: #58
Last year: I ranked Paea #70 (LINK). He played in two games.
TTB Rating: 68
Usually as a college football player, I don’t refer to you as a journeyman. Most college players play for one school or a maximum of two over up to five years.
I will make an exception for journeyman Phillip Paea. Not because he has played for multiple schools, but he leads a nomadic existence. One day he’s camping out with the big uglies that make up the offensive line, and the next day, he’s hanging out with the dogs on defense. Michigan’s coaching staff can’t decide where he fits best or what hole he plugs, so he constantly bounces back and forth between offensive guard and defensive tackle.
I am on the record as saying that he has the most potential on the offensive line, but the defensive tackle position lacks experienced bodies. Where he plays this season is anyone’s guess.
Prediction: Backup hog/dog
Bruce Feldman – probably my favorite college football writer – put together a pretty in-depth piece on Josh Gattis (LINK) and has a “state of the program” piece on Michigan (LINK).
Barton Simmons breaks down Michigan freshman running back Zach Charbonnet (LINK).
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Name: Adam Shibley
Height: 6’1″
Weight: 228 lbs.
High school: Cleveland (OH) St. Ignatius
Position: Linebacker
Class: Redshirt sophomore
Jersey number: #45
Last year: I ranked Shibley # (LINK). He played in two games.
TTB Rating: N/A
Shibley was a good looking high school prospect who came to the Wolverines as a preferred walk-on. He was a two-time Scout Team Player of the Week in 2018, and he was named Co-Scout Team Defensive Player of the Year, too. Michigan tossed him in on special teams against Nebraska and Florida last year.
This year Shibley is unlikely to play a major role for Michigan, but he has shown that he’s capable of earning his way on the field in small roles. He’s blocked at inside linebacker by several high-profile recruits and more experienced players, but special teams might be his path to more playing time.
Prediction: Backup linebacker, special teamer
Blackshire also has offers from Alabama, Auburn, and LSU, among others.
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