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Nothing 'blah, blah, blah' about how UM's Evans wants to be No. 1

Ann Arbor – It is quite possible the Michigan players have a tailor-made script to use when confronted with the most-asked question this camp: “How good is Shea Patterson?”

Patterson transferred from Ole Miss last December and is competing for the starting quarterback job.

Most of the Wolverines have responded with standard praise and an additional comment: “He can extend plays.” But Chris Evans, competing with Karan Higdon to be the starting running back, set the bar high this week when he was asked about Patterson.

“Great leader like all the other quarterbacks. Great arm.