ANN ARBOR -- His comments before the season opener against Notre Dame were met with a bit of skepticism.
But starting center Cesar Ruiz meant it in late August when he said the offensive line would be a strength for the Michigan football team in 2018.
So far, Ruiz's words have stood the test of time.
"I just had so much confidence," Ruiz, a sophomore, told reporters on Monday. "And I still do in my offensive line. Our offensive line. Like I said before, there's nothing that will change my mind.
"When I said that, I meant it.