Freshman Forcier stands out as Michigan looks for winning QB
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) -- Michigan quarterback Tate Forcier jogged to the sideline with a request.
"Can I get some of the air out of this?" Forcier asked.
Equipment manager Bob Bland helped him out, using a device to deflate some air from the freshman's helmet.
"It's the first day," Bland said Monday.
Better get used to it, kid.
Forcier felt pressure on his head after taking just a few snaps during the Wolverines' first practice and asked for help to relieve it.
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The 6-foot-1, 188-pound Forcier moves around with poise and throws accurate passes, leading to comparisons to NFL quarterback Jeff Garcia.
If the Wolverines are going to have a turnaround season, though, Forcier will have to quickly turn his potential into production.
Rodriguez plans to create situations in practice -- such as letting defensive players hit quarterbacks -- that will show him if his newcomers can contribute quickly.
"We've got to put pressure on the freshmen, particularly the quarterbacks," Rodriguez said.
