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After stating their intentions to add a veteran presence at the position, Michigan head coach Brady Hoke acknowledged the school is unlikely to bring in a graduate QB prior to the 2013 season.
"I think we’re pretty set with what we have," Hoke said Friday. "I believe in the guys we have in the program." Obviously junior Devin Gardner will be the starter, but backup Russell Bellomy suffered a likely season ending injury a few weeks ago. The only other scholarship quarterback on the roster is true freshman Shane Morris. Jun 15 - 10:58 AM
Source: MLive

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Devin Gardner - QB - Wolverines

Michigan junior QB Devin Gardner is working with renowned QB guru George Whitfield during the offseason.

Gardner took over for Denard Robinson after Shoelace suffered a nerve issue in his elbow. He is an exceptional athlete, and Gardner showed that while lining up at receiver, but he has some very natural pocket passer tendencies. Whitfield will sharpen up those rough edges.
Source: George Whitfield on Twitter
May 3 - 4:11 PM
Devin Gardner - QB - Wolverines

Michigan beat writer Kyle Meinke believes the school's tendencies in recruiting means they favor size over speed at the WR position.

"All seven receiver commits/signees under Hoke have stood at least 6-2, helping the Wolverines outfit their new pro-style offense with guys who can stretch the field vertically," Meinke writes. Michigan continues to move away from the prospects Rich Rodriguez recruited and more towards the Lloyd Carr era.
Source: MLive
May 2 - 3:02 PM
Devin Gardner - QB - Wolverines

Michigan announced that QB Devin Gardner has been granted an extra season of eligibility by the NCAA.

Gardner now has two seasons remaining after his medical hardship was granted. The now redshirt sophomore took over as the school's starting quarterback halfway through the 2012 season and showed superior passing skills to go along with his running ability. He puts the Wolverines in a better position to win than many recent Michigan quarterbacks.
Source: Michigan Football on Twitter
Mar 5 - 4:32 PM
Devin Gardner - QB - Wolverines

Michigan offensive coordinator said changes are coming to the Wolverines' offense in 2013 in the hopes of "staying up with the times."

"To a degree, we're transforming our offense," Borges said. "We're not completely changing our offense. You saw a closer version of it toward the end of the season... There's some things people are doing with mobile quarterbacks that we're going to keep, we're not going to get rid of. But to say we're going to be an 80% spread team like we were early last year, a lot of that's going to go by the wayside." The change makes sense due to Devin Gardner's ability as a thrower and runner.
Source: Detroit Free Press
Feb 17 - 10:20 AM
Devin Gardner - QB - Wolverines

Michigan junior QB Devin Gardner completed 18-of-35 passes for 214 yards, three touchdowns, and an interception against South Carolina.

Gardner overthrew too many passes today, but we look forward to see how he progresses this offseason. The junior spent a lot of practice time at receiver, so with a full offseason under his belt along with natural tools to succeed, Gardner should take the next step in 2013.
Jan 1 - 7:34 PM
Devin Gardner - QB - Wolverines

Michigan junior QB Devin Gardner has applied for a medical redshirt that would allow him an extra year of eligibility.

Gardner missed most of his freshman season in 2010 with a back injury. Head coach Brady Hoke expects the Big Ten to approve the application. The Wolverines should be thrilled if Gardner is granted an extra year of eligibility, as he has shown he is a capable passer and runner int he final weeks of the season.
Source: ESPN
Mon, Nov 26, 2012 03:45:00 PM
Devin Gardner - QB - Wolverines

Michigan junior QB Devin Gardner shined against Iowa, completing 18-of-23 passes for 314 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception.

Gardner has already forced Robinson to switch positions, and the Wolverines understand the junior can attack coverages through the air much more consistently. Expect a big year from Gardner in 2013.
Sat, Nov 17, 2012 03:55:00 PM
Devin Gardner - QB - Wolverines

Michigan's offensive focus has shifted from run-first to pass-first with junior QB Devin Gardner as the starter.

"I think it always helps when you can throw the ball and the safeties have to get a little further back off the line of scrimmage," coach Brady Hoke said. Gardner is undoubtedly a better passer than injured starter, senior Denard Robinson, and the box scores have backed it up.
Source: MLive
Tue, Nov 13, 2012 10:50:00 AM
Devin Gardner - QB - Wolverines

Michigan junior Devin Gardner will start at QB for the second straight game against Northwestern Saturday.

Jack Kennedy will serve as the backup, not Russell Bellomy. Gardner flashed well last week as both a passer and a runner, and with another solid performance he may for Robinson to receiver earlier than expected.
Source: ESPN
Sat, Nov 10, 2012 11:30:00 AM
Devin Gardner - QB - Wolverines

Michigan junior QB Devin Gardner completed 12-of-18 attempts for 234 yards, two touchdown, and one interception Saturday against Minnesota.

He added 21 yards and another touchdown on 10 carries. This was Gardner's first start of the season and the box score doesn't tell the entire story. The junior threw the ball much better than teammate Denard Robinson and used his feet to buy time and find downfield targets. It may not be popular, but Gardner should receive another start despite practicing at receiver as recently as last week.
Sat, Nov 3, 2012 03:14:00 PM
Devin Gardner - QB - Wolverines

Michigan backup QB Devin Gardner and sophomore Jerald Robinson have taken snaps with the first team offense at injured Roy Roundtree's flanker WR spot.

Roundtree has been out of commission for two weeks following arthroscopic knee surgery. When asked about Gardner, head coach Brady Hoke stated, "I think we’re liking when he goes out there and liking when he’s taking snaps under center. Devin’s an athlete." Roundtree is expected to play in the Wolverines' opening game against Alabama, although it's unclear if he will be 100 percent.
Source: Ann Arbor News
Fri, Aug 24, 2012 06:22:00 PM
Devin Gardner - QB - Wolverines

As expected, backup QB Devin Gardner took snaps at WR during Michigan's first day of preseason practice.

According to beat writer Angelique Chengelis, Gardner's time at receiver has turned heads among teammates who marvel at his athleticism. Head coach Brady Hoke's goal is to get Gardner on the field in any way possible. The Wolverines lost Junior Hemingway to the NFL, and with Roundtree moving to flanker, Gardner has a legitimate shot to see time on the field outside of the quarterback position.
Source: Detroit News
Tue, Aug 7, 2012 09:30:00 AM
Devin Gardner - QB - Wolverines

Michigan junior Devin Gardner will see time at WR while also handling the backup QB duties.

The goal is to get Gardner on the field in any way possible. "Hoke doesn't know how much Gardner will play wide receiver... but said the junior has worked out at the position during summer workouts led by the team," ESPN's Michael Rothstein writes. Michigan experimented with a two quarterback system last year, but the package "became somewhat predictable." Gardner only has one catch in his collegiate career.
Source: ESPN
Sat, Jul 28, 2012 01:58:00 PM
Devin Gardner - QB - Wolverines

Michigan would like to utilize quarterback Devin Gardner in packages with him and Denard Robinson on the field together.

Gardner made significant strides during the spring, said OC Al Borges. Gardner is a very talented athlete that the coaching staff would like to see take the field alongside Robinson at times. Gardner, who will be a junior in the fall, threw for 176 yards with one TD and ran for 53 yards and a score last season.
Source: freep.com
Thu, May 24, 2012 12:35:00 PM