ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan’s Denard Robinson has electrified crowds and broken records as a quarterback. Now he’s winding down his college career in a way that could prepare him to play in the NFL.
When the 20th-ranked Wolverines wrap up the regular season Saturday at No. 4 Ohio State, he likely will see more time at running back or receiver than QB.
Changing positions doesn’t bother him a bit.
”I’ll do whatever it takes for the team,” Robinson said after helping Michigan beat Iowa 42-17 Saturday. ”If I can go, I’m going to go and not hold back.”
Robinson was held off the field for two-plus weeks with nerve damage in his right elbow. The injury limits his ability to grip and throw the ball, but it hasn’t slowed his fast-moving feet.
He lightly lobbed short passes more than an hour before playing the Hawkeyes, but he didn’t throw any long passes or deep outs when Devin Gardner did during warm-ups nor did he attempt a pass when he took snaps at QB during the last game.
Wolverines coach Brady Hoke, not willing to share any insights to help the rival Buckeyes, insisted Robinson could still start at quarterback in the Horseshoe.
”He’s throwing the ball,” Hoke said Monday. ”I think he’s close to 100 percent now.”
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