By Jo-Ann Barnas (Detroit Free Press) — COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State junior defensive tackle John Simon can see it in Denard Robinson’s demeanor — before he has a chance to make a play, even before his hands touch the ball.

Ask for the difference between Michigan’s dual-threat quarterback this season compared to a year ago, Simon offers one word: “maturity.”

“He makes smart decisions,” Simon said. “He doesn’t give up the ball very easily.”

The Wolverines (9-2, 5-2 Big Ten) are undefeated at home at 7-0 heading into Saturday’s noon game against Ohio State (6-5, 3-4) at Michigan Stadium. They’ll be facing a Buckeye defense that has surrendered 20 and 26 points the last two games, both losses (to Penn State last weekend, and in overtime at Purdue).

A year ago, the Buckeyes held Michigan to 30 points under its scoring average in their 37-7 victory in Columbus, Ohio……..

READ THE REST OF THE ARTICLE DIRECTLY FROM THE SOURCE PAGE AT DETROIT FREE PRESS BY CLICKING HERE.

No related posts.