Bradenton, Fla. — It hasn’t taken long for Don Brown to become acclimated as Michigan’s new defensive coordinator.
Brown, who has spent most of his coaching career in New England, was hired from Boston College, where he led the Eagles to the nation’s top-rated defense last season.
After two no-pad spring practices here at the IMG Academy, Brown said he likes what he has seen so far from the Michigan defenders.
“I think our athleticism’s there,” Brown said Tuesday night after practice. “We’re developing at a couple of positions, but I love their enthusiasm, I love their energy, I love their athleticism, but we haven’t put the pads on yet and as you know that separates the men from the boys.