News and notes from around the Big Ten.
State" data-canon="Michigan Wolverines" data-type="SPORTS_OBJECT_TEAM" id="shortcode0"> walk-on tight end Andrew Gleichert has moved up to No. 2 on the depth chart as he continues strong play during preseason practice, reported Joe Rexrode of the Detroit Free Press. "Gleichert’s been playing really well," offensive coordinator Dan Roushar told the newspaper. "I've been very impressed with him. He's catching the ball. Had a pretty good scrimmage, very solid. He's becoming a better run blocker."
Michigan senior receiver Roy Roundtree is projected to play against defending national champion Alabama on Sept. 1 after undergoing knee surgery last week, reported Mark Snyder of the Detroit Free Press. “I think (the chances) are good,” Michigan coach Brady Hoke told the newspaper. “He’s with the rehab specialists every day, and we communicate.”
Wisconsin linebacker Chris Borland is getting a chance to flash his pass-rush ability as a defensive end in a 3-3-5 scheme the team is practicing for passing downs, reported Jeff Potrykus of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. "There's not a whole lot of thought involved," Borland told the newspaper, "at least compared to linebacker and safety. It is fun to just line up and play.”
Penn State coach Bill O’Brien said choosing which players to redshirt this season is vital. With NCAA sanctions stripping the team of scholarships in the coming years, the team needs as many players as it can keep, reported Greg Pickel of the Harrisburg Patriot-News. "If you are going to play a freshman, you really need to play him," O'Brien told the newspaper. "You don't want him to come out of the season with 10 plays."
Minnesota coach Jerry Kill has been impressed by his freshman during preseason practice, reported Sid Hartman of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. “We have six or seven real special freshmen that could help us this year," Kill told the newspaper.
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