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A long-rumored blow to the Michigan football defense was confirmed on Wednesday.
Rod Moore, a senior safety who’s started since the second half of his freshman year, suffered a serious injury earlier this spring. Though new defensive backs coach Lamar Morgan declined to get into specifics on his injury, he did tell reporters Wednesday afternoon in Ann Arbor that Moore is out and will need surgery.
“Let me talk about Rod right quick,” Morgan began. “The guy gets injured, then the next day he’s the first guy in the front seat in every meeting. He hasn’t missed anything. He’s asking questions. He’s just unbelievable, but that’s the culture that we have here.
“He’s gonna be here every day at practice, coaching and stuff like that with us. … I hate that he got hurt, but I’m really excited about his future. … I’m not going to get into the exact on the long-term (prognosis) with Rod, but I know one thing, whatever’s in front of that kid, he’ll be better. Whenever he gets back on the field, he’ll be better than the last time he was on it.”
Washington wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk is tackled by Michigan defensive back Rod Moore during the second half of the College Football Playoff national championship game against Washington at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.
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Moore, a 6-foot, 198-pound safety, was a staple on the backline of U-M’s defense under the last defensive regime, and though the entire coaching staff on that side of the ball was turned over this past offseason, Moore was already earning high praise in the early days from some key figures.
Defensive coordinator Don ‘Wink’ Martindale, who had been coaching in the NFL for the past two decades prior to…
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Author : Detroit Free Press
Publish date : 2024-04-10 18:50:47
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