Ann Arbor — Other players bring more hype and more height, are faster and flashier. This is nothing new to Tru Wilson, Michigan’s starting running back at the moment.
It’s not necessarily his job to lose, or even his job to keep. That it’s his job at all says a lot about the former walk-on, and maybe something about Michigan’s new offense. Touted freshman Zach Charbonnet is rising quickly in training camp, according to coaches and teammates. So is sophomore Christian Turner.
But the truth is, Wilson is the only back with appreciable experience, the leading returning rusher with 364 yards.