Tampa, Fla. — For Michigan, it seems these Outback Bowl practices are as much about preparing for next season as they are about getting a ninth victory to seal the 2017 season.
Defensive coordinator Don Brown said the practices have been exceedingly valuable for a young defense that is bracing to lose starters Maurice Hurst and Mike McCray.
“Every minute, every second that we’re spending out here you know is well spent, because it gives us a chance to A, work on techniques and fundamentals, B, broaden our scheme, C, just see how guys can grow now that they’ve been through a season, took a quick break and rechanneled their thinking,” Brown said Friday after practice.