From the mind and archives of Dr. Sap. Earlier this week, in honor of Movember, Steve provided the all-‘stache’d Schembechler offense. Today he unveils the defense. Once again I supplied mustache ratings, simply an evaluation based on the quality of the facial hair:
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Defensive Tackle |
Middle Guard |
Defensive Tackle  |
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As tough as they come, DG had the best player introduction ever before the 1973 Ohio State game. |
Woody gave him the ultimate kudo, saying he was the best middle guard he’d seen. | Had size, speed, and a knack for sacking the QB. Set the U-M TFL record in 1979. |
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Outside Linebacker |
Inside Linebacker |
Inside Linebacker |
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A force off the edge, his size and speed were too much for almost any o-line to handle. | Led what many consider the greatest defense in Michigan history, and gave Bo his first Rose Bowl victory. |
Leader of the defense that kept U-M ranked #1 for 8 weeks in 1976. |
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Outside Linebacker |
Defense Back |
Defensive Back |
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He liked the defense so much he designed the smothering unit in 1997 that won it all. |
Part of the 1980 defensive backfield that did not give up a TD in over 22 straight quarters. |
Member of some of the fiercest hitting defensive backfields in Michigan history. #takethat |
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Defensive Back |
Defensive Back |
Punter |
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Great all-around DB, Jolly could cover, tackle, return kicks and even deliver the occasional pick-six. |
Member of 1985’s #1 rated gang-tackling defense against the score, Gant also returned punts. |
No truth to the rumor that Virgil shaved his ‘stache after the Bucks blocked his punt in 1979. |
Go Blue!
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