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'Ceez in space': Cesar Ruiz's athleticism pays off against Notre Dame

Michigan Wolverines offensive line coach Ed Warinner speaks to the media on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, in Ann Arbor. Orion Sang, Detroit Free Press

You've heard of "speed in space."

But you might not have heard of "Ceez in space."

That's the phrase Michigan football's offensive line coach Ed Warinner used Wednesday afternoon to describe the athleticism of center Cesar Ruiz.

"He’s good in space," Warinner said. "We tease him, ‘Ceez in space.’ We joke around about that."

More: Michigan football's offensive line dominates Notre Dame by going back to 2018 plays

Ruiz's performance in Saturdays' 45-14 win over Notre Dame was a big reason why the Wolverines were able to rush for 303 yards — their best performance of the season in what was a thorough domination of a top-10 team.