Michigan's First Spring Practice Includes A Number Change And Nike [PHOTOS]
By: Evan Jankens
@kingofthekc
Michigan's first spring practice in under way in Bradenton, FL.
Pictures through the teams official Twitter account have been coming through fast and furious.
The photo that got the most attention was presumably the new starting QB John O'Korn wearing a new number.
John O'Korn sporting a new digit this year. pic.twitter.com/opZEZHpfYL
— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) February 29, 2016
O'Korn had worn 5 last season but with the emergence of Jabrill Peppers on offense (who wears 5), he has changed his number this season 8 since two players can't be on the field at the same time in the same number. Another interesting fact is that in this photo O'Korn is wearing Nike cleats. Michigan who will start wearing Jordan Brand uniforms on August 1, is still under contract with Adidas.
According to MLive's Michigan beat writer Nick Baumgardner, Michigan bought some cleats for the team to "test this spring."
Michigan bought a few Nike cleats for players to test this spring. Not full gear.
— Nick Baumgardner (@nickbaumgardner) February 29, 2016
Spring practice is underway!! Brandon Peters and Alex Malzone getting loose. #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/QNETREFzfy
— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) February 29, 2016
Moe Ways working on a cone drill. pic.twitter.com/FFfImoh0gf
— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) February 29, 2016
Spring practice is in full bloom, so how excited are you for the season to start? Michigan opens the 2016 season at home against Hawaii on September 3.