Ann Arbor — In Jon Runyan’s absence, Ryan Hayes emerged. As far as Michigan offensive line coach Ed Warinner is concerned, that’s an enormous plus.
Runyan, an All-Big first-team selection at left tackle a year ago, missed the first two games with an undisclosed injury, but will be back to that role in Michigan’s Big Ten opener Saturday at Wisconsin. He has practiced the last two weeks — Michigan was off last Saturday — and is ready to return, Warinner said Wednesday before practice.