The Detroit News · May 14, 2020
Michigan's Josh Gattis likes depth, versatility of experienced running back group
Michigan offensive coordinator Josh Gattis anticipates a position of inexperience a year ago will be a position of valuable experience, with a couple of wild cards — one veteran, one rookie.
When Gattis began his first season as the Wolverines’ offensive coordinator last season, he didn’t have an established running back with starting experience. Chris Evans, the heir apparent to Karan Higdon, a 1,000-yard rusher in 2018, was suspended for a year by the university, and it’s not that the others lacked talent, but there was an absence of experience.
Zach Charbonnet (24) was Michigan's leading rusher last season as a freshman. (Photo: John T. Greilick, Detroit News)
