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Even though they aren't considered bitter rivals, the Wolverines and Fighting Illini have shared many fierce Big Ten battles through the years.

The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Wednesday that the club has signed free agent S Malcolm Bronson and S Quintin Demps.

And rightfully so because there's the historical implication of tradition combined with Hoke having made Michigan a strong Big Ten contender since taking over.

The Wolverines were coming off a roaring win against Iowa, which included the integration of Denard Robinson at tailback for the first time -- a twist that net a school-record six consecutive touchdown drives to open the game.

Injured linebacker Jake Ryan talks on the sideline with others during Michigan's spring football game April 13, 2013.

Michigan has a major need for production at tailback. And Derrick Green is ranked the No.

Devin Taylor takes a knee on the sidelines of the Lions' practice facility, admiring brightly colored wrist bands that drape both arms.

Always there is talk about who will play as freshmen. And that is fine because what else is there to do in May? The easiest way for redshirt and true freshmen to find the field, as freshmen, may be to make the special team assignment.

Brian Cleary, shown at left trying to evade Jeremy Clark during the spring game, is a redshirt freshman walk-on quarterback.

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There are plenty of 2013 changes for the Michigan offense that have either been explicitly stated or widely postulated in off-season discussions.

Starting things off against a team that shall remain nameless is like when your parents bring up embarrassing pictures or stories to your friends or a girlfriend.

Michigan linebacker Jake Ryan is on pace to return to the Wolverines in October, after tearing an ACL during spring camp.

Denard Robinson center, chases Michigan State's Isaiah Lewis after throwing a pick at Spartan Stadium in 2011.

Michigan's Denard Robinson heaves a pass during the 2011 game against Notre Dame, when the Wolverines wore their popular "Under The Lights" uniforms.

In most cases, for numerous reasons, players are encouraged to go through winter and then spring practices to get a gauge of where they stand going into 2013.

Nebraska quarterback Taylor Martinez is coming off the best season of his career, while Michigan's Devin Gardner is still somewhat of a question mark at the position.

Sam McGuffie didn't work out at Michigan -- but he's still landed in the NFL as an undrafted free agent.

It's no secret that Michigan's offense is still a work in progress, as there will likely be severe growing pains at times here in 2013.

The looming end of the Michigan-Notre Dame series has left the Wolverines wondering what happened - or maybe knowing what did.