Detroit Free Press · Jul 8, 2018
Michigan football getting 'thunder and lightning' with running backs
(Photo: Caitie McMekin / News Sentinel)It's no secret head coach Jim Harbaugh likes his teams to run the football.
From his time at Stanford, Harbaugh has been known for his gap-based run schemes. That has been the case at Michigan, too, for the most part.
One difference? Harbaugh hasn’t had a lead back like former Stanford running back Toby Gerhart. The Wolverines have yet to have a 1,000-yard rusher under Harbaugh, who has been more than happy to spread carries around.
Last season, Karan Higdon and Chris Evans combined for 299 carries for 1,679 yards and 17 touchdowns. Both return this year — Higdon is a senior and Evans a junior.
