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Thanks to the structure and discipline instilled in him by his mother, Devin Gardner waited for his turn under center

Interest abounds at the skill positions heading into the Michigan spring game, but few questions at RB and WR are likely to be answered.

Michigan's first spring in the post-Denard era begins Saturday, and Michael Rothstein provides a primer for spring practice.

Before taking a drive to his hometown of Columbus, Ohio, last May, Trey Burke was leaning toward going to the NBA. That trip changed the fortunes for Michigan's sophomore point guard, and the Wolverines, for the better.

The recruitment of Desmond Howard came down to Michigan and Georgia Tech. The Cleveland native never considered Ohio State, which was just bringing in John Cooper.

Jim Harbaugh was an intense competitor during his playing days at Michigan, and it has carried over to his ways as the coach of the NFC champion San Francisco 49ers.

Brady Hoke and Greg Mattison coached under Jack Harbaugh, alongside his son John, at Western Michigan.

John Beilein is fielding a unit that makes the extra pass in order to find the most open shot, and Michigan's offensive efficiency reflects it.

After moving from quarterback to wide receiver back to quarterback, Devin Gardner is ready to be the undisputed leader of the Michigan offense.

Michigan tackle Taylor Lewan came into the Outback Bowl with a decision in mind on whether to leave for the NFL draft or not, and Tuesday's game did nothing to dissaude the yet-to-be-revealed plan.

Much like his senior season, Denard Robinson's final game didn't go how he would have liked in a 33-28 loss to South Carolina in the Outback Bowl, but how Robinson was going to be judged in college would not have been changed anyway.

Craig Roh and Lindsay Robinson, the daughter of then-defensive coordinator Greg Robinson, became fast friends during her rehab from a brain injury in 2009, and she credits Roh and a Michigan trainer with a big role in her recovery.

Routed in the season opener by defending national champ Alabama, Michigan can end its season on a positive note against the SEC ... if it can beat South Carolina in the Outback Bowl.

Through ups and downs, through record-setting and head-scratching performances, Denard Robinson has emerged with a fitting legacy: He's a Michigan Man.

The recruitment of Denard Robinson came down to local favorite UCF, in-state power Florida and Michigan, where Rich Rodriguez was serious about playing the prospect at quarterback.

Jeremy Gallon, the first member of his family to attend college, gives a lot of credit for his success to position coach Jeff Hecklinski.