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Highlights from Michigan’s spring game on Saturday
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The first B1G spring game is in the books.
On Saturday, Michigan it the field in Ann Arbor for the Maize and Blue Game. The reigning B1G champions are going through plenty of changes, with several key players departing to the NFL and ushering in new offensive and defensive coordinators.
A lot of key contributors from last year’s 12-2 squad either missed Saturday’s spring game or saw limited action. Still, it was a competitive contest with the Blue defeating the Maize 20-12 in the four-quarter contest.
Below are some of the highlights from Saturday afternoon in Ann Arbor — which included trick plays, big runs, great catches and, of course, some great celebrations:
How's @MikeSainristil looking at his new position and in his new number?
He wasted no time getting involved: pic.twitter.com/4UpKLyTINB
— Michigan On BTN (@MichiganOnBTN) April 2, 2022
Dude's gonna set so many RB receiving records 💯@DEdwards__ // @UMichFootball pic.twitter.com/hDEHL3O6DF
— Michigan On BTN (@MichiganOnBTN) April 2, 2022
Spring games are all about the trickeration.@eallindi83 and @UMichFootball give us some here 👀 pic.twitter.com/23hvDf1bEg
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) April 2, 2022
Update: Replay reversed it, and Maize doesn't get it on 4th-and-goal. https://t.co/iwbJsdyvG2
— Michigan On BTN (@MichiganOnBTN) April 2, 2022
Can't love this enough 😍
Ronnie Bell (@Ronnieb_8) was talking with @devingardnerXCI on the sideline when early enrollee WR @DarriusClemons caught a TD.
The veteran @UMichFootball WR joined the celly in the end zone. pic.twitter.com/MUfvrEGxDt
— Michigan On BTN (@MichiganOnBTN) April 2, 2022
Early thoughts on @DarriusClemons, @UMichFootball fans? 😉 pic.twitter.com/set2nYDM6g
— Michigan On BTN (@MichiganOnBTN) April 2, 2022
Great stuff here 💯@UMichFootball celebrates TD with the limbo, and Jim Harbaugh , smile on his face, has team flagged for excessive celebration. 🤣 pic.twitter.com/jRjI2xMU8F
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) April 2, 2022
Freshman wide receiver Darrius Clemons had a big game, hauling in multiple catches, including a diving 35-yard touchdown catch. Donovan Edwards showed off his versatility as a pass-catcher out of the backfield and Blake Corum looked as strong as ever.
Wide receiver Ronnie Bell, who missed most of last season with an ACL injury, wasn’t on the field but said he’s “feeling good” heading into the 2022 season.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB