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Junior Colson explains Michigan’s approach to grinding teams down: ‘We start enjoying it’
By Paul Harvey
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Junior Colson and the Michigan defense have made a habit out of wearing teams down over all four quarters of a game. It’s the kind of approach that may not produce flashy moments, but it’s a style the Wolverines have grown quite fond of.
During Wednesday’s media availability, Colson admitted Michigan likes to watch as the “spark dwindles” when they jump on teams early. “That’s when we start having fun,” said Colson while also admitting the Wolverines enjoy that approach.
From there, Colson says the team stays focused on “choking them out” once Michigan gets an opponent in the palm of your hand.
As for Michigan’s offensive line, Colson knows no team wants to go up against the men up front for the Wolverines. It is a top-class unit that has captured the Joe Moore Award in back-to-back seasons.
Michigan LB Junior Colson:
“Once you pounce on them from the get-go, their spark dwindles. They’re not having as much fun. That’s when we start having fun. That’s when we start being happy. We start enjoying it. You’ve got them in the palm of your hands. Keep choking them out.”
— Alejandro Zúñiga (@ByAZuniga) December 28, 2022
Junior Colson on Michigan OL: “I don’t think anybody really wants to go against them. I sure wouldn’t right now.”
— Clayton Sayfie (@CSayf23) December 28, 2022
Colson leads the elite Wolverine defense with 95 total tackles on the season. He also has 6 TFL and 2 sacks while holding opponents to 13.4 points per game this season.
Paul is a lifelong fan and student of all things college football. He has been covering college football since 2017 and the B1G since 2018.