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'Us-guy' Josh Uche puts premium on Michigan defense's speed

Ann Arbor — A year ago at this time, when discussing what the Michigan defense might achieve, the names bandied about were Devin Bush, Rashan Gary and Chase Winovich.

Those were the spotlight players.

Bush, Gary, Winovich are gone, along with cornerback David Long and nose tackle Bryan Mone. As the Wolverines prepare for the start of the season Aug. 31 against Middle Tennessee State, household defensive player names aren’t rolling off the tongue. And that’s OK with this group.