Over the last few months, Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh has recycled a stock response whenever he’s asked about his starting tight ends. In one form or another, Harbaugh describes Luke Schoonmaker and Erick All as two of the best in the country and says their stiffest competition for that crown is each other.
On Saturday, Harbaugh invoked the platitude once more following a 34-27 win over Maryland in which Schoonmaker set new career highs with seven receptions for 72 yards and a touchdown.
“We always think that Luke is right there with Erick and Erick right there with Luke as being the top guy in the conference — if not the country — at the tight end position,” Harbaugh said.