The Michigan Wolverines are under a lot of pressure to get things turned around on offense in 2014, bringing in a new offensive coordinator in Doug Nussmeier to shake things up this fall. There will be plenty of opportunity in the new offense for fresh faces to make an impact as the Wolverines try to get back on top in the Big Ten this fall. For Michigan to turn things around, freshman Freddy Canteen will be a major factor in 2014.
Michigan will have to overcome the loss of the team’s leading receiver Jeremy Gallon last season without a lot of proven playmakers ready to step in. Tight end Devin Funchess returns as the most reliable target the team has after recording 49 receptions for 748 yards and six touchdowns. This fall, Funchess figures to get moved around a bit more, including lining up out wide, but will need some help in the passing game. There’s a serious void at receiver where a dynamic playmaker could really make a difference.
That’s where Canteen comes in. The true freshman wideout enrolled early at Michigan and made his presence felt during the spring. He put his speed and pass-catching ability, showing a quick mastery of the offense as he hauled in one long touchdown pass and was an under-thrown pass from starting quarterback Devin Gardner away from a second one. He came into the program with a self-proclaimed “playmaker’s mindset” that should make him an excellent addition to the Wolverine passing attack right away this fall.
Brady Hoke needs a solid season at Michigan in 2014 and will be calling on playmakers of every age to step up and make it happen. Freddy Canteen has the skills and the attitude to make an instant impact during his freshman season and will be a breakout star for the Wolverines this fall.
You can follow me on Twitter @ATylerBrett, on Facebook and on Google
DL Sheldon Day has decided to return to Notre Dame next year, where he will anchor a defense that could return 10 starters in 2015. Find out more here. Read More
Another former Michigan football great is coming home. Tyrone Wheatley is another spectacular hire for Michigan. What will he be doing as he returns to his alma mater? Read More
While the starting quarterbacks will play a large role in Monday's College Football Playoff Championship Game, there's another position that could have a huge influence on how the game is won. Read More
Oregon could have really used Darren Carrington in the title game against Ohio State, but his suspension will not break the Ducks. Read More
Rumors are circulating that Braxton Miller will be transferring from Ohio State but his best course of action would be to stay where he is. Read More
If Braxton Miller needed any more motivation to transfer to Florida State, Mia Khalifa just gave it to him. Read More
There is no doubt about it: The SEC was the most disappointing conference during bowl season. Read More
The first-year DC for the Ducks is the unsung coaching hero on Oregon’s flight to the CFB Championship Game. Read More
Texas A&M QB Kenny Hill is making the right move by transferring, as he could certainly use a fresh start. Read More
With a little less than a month until Signing Day, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will look to build off their bowl victory and close the 2015 recruiting class on a high note. Read More
Saying that Marcus Mariota will be the key in the College Football Playoff Championship Game is stating the obvious. Read More
It’s not just about the schools and teams that are winning, but also about the business of college football. Read More