Michigan held its annual Media Day on Monday to discuss the upcoming season and provide a first look at the new roster and assistant coaches. It was only Michigan’s third practice of the season, but here are some early thoughts and takeaways.
Billy Donlon’s ‘defensive coordinator’ role is for real
John Beilein was asked directly about how big of a role new assistant coach Billy Donlon would have in coaching the defense and he didn’t shy away.
“I am giving him a lot of responsibility, more responsibility,” Beilein said “I probably should have given more in the past.
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