Michigan football's deep defensive line just got a little thinner for its bowl game(s). And next season.
George Rooks, a sophomore from New Jersey, is transferring, the Free Press has learned. He played in six games this season for the Wolverines and just three — against Rutgers, Nebraska and the Big Ten championship game against Purdue — against conference foes. He had a solo tackle against the Cornhuskers and didn't record a tackle over three games last season.
Rooks, listed at 6 feet 5 and 278 pounds, had a fumble recovery Sept. 17 against UConn.