Michigan averaged 228 yards per game passing v 214 yards per game running last year. That is a wonderfully balanced offense and most teams would kill to have that balance. I don’t know from what statistic the narrative has been created that Michigan was a running team but its not from reality.
By point of comparison, our 2001 team passed for 250 yards per game and rushed for 204. That is eerily similar and no one referred to Miami as a running team that year.
In a sense, you proved the point, at least the perception of it.
Sure, balance can be great, but Michigan was 66th in ypg, passing the ball. They also happened to be 15th in rpg.
The year prior, 42. The year prior to that, his first year, 48. .
You look at the top programs, most aren't balanced at all. Passing is the name of the game and so are explosive plays.
It's great if we can control the game the way a balanced attack can, but it's not going to attract a lot of top tier WR talent. They want the ball and they want it a lot.
This past year, his top receiver only had 627 yards. The next guy had 437.
His best year was two year prior, two 700 yard receivers, then a drop off to 438.
So all in all, the numbers aren't that exciting to a receiver looking for the chance to produce big. Nobody views Michigan under him as some passing juggernaut.
Lastly, there are very few teams that rush for more than they pass. He came darn close to that last year. That's all well and good as it produced wins, which is the ultimate goal, but we're talking about perception for the top tier WR prospects. We're going to have to open up the passing game if we want recruits like this.
