Forcier to Start at QB for Wolverines

Freshman Tate Forcier, who enrolled early and got valuable practice time during the spring, will be the starting quarterback when Michigan opens its season against Western Michigan on Saturday at Michigan Stadium.

Forcier will be the third freshman since Rick Leach in 1975 to start at quarterback his freshman year. Chad Henne started in 2004.

Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez revealed his decision during his weekly radio show Thursday night. He reiterated what he has said for more than a week -- that all three quarterbacks, including junior Nick Sheridan and freshman Denard Robinson, will play.

UofM QB Nick Sheridan Injures Leg

Nick Sheridan, UofM's Junior QB suffered a small fracture in his right leg during spring practice and is expected to be out 4-6 weeks to heal..... oh wait.... no one cares because Nick stinks at QB and incoming Freshman Tate Forcier will take his spot regardless.

UofM Lands Big QB Recruit

From Detroit News.com

Tate Forcier, rated the nation's No. 6 dual-threat quarterback, committed to the Wolverines on Sunday, according to Rivals.com and Scout.com.

The 6-foot-1, 190-pound Forcier visited Michigan on Saturday to observe the Wolverines' 25-23 loss to Utah. Forcier chose Michigan over Arizona State, Penn State, Oregon and Texas A&M, among others.

The Wolverines also received commitments over the weekend from running back Vincent Smith and linebacker Brandin Hawthorne, both from Pahokee, Fla. They were high school teammates of current U-M freshman receiver Martavious Odoms, who started Saturday.