First for Fitz

The First for Fitz

Published:  09/05/2012 by: Jeremy Wrobel

Fitzgeral Toussaint looks
to come out strong.

                After missing week one due to suspension, Saturday at 3:30 ET, Junior, Fitzgerald Toussaint will get his chance to pick up his team. The RB claimed he let his family and team down in a press conference. Now is his opportunity to get back and run the ball for the Wolverines.

                With a disappointing rushing game in week one, Toussaint must provide a spark for the offense and take some pressure off of Denard Robinson. With just a combined 69 yards on the ground in the opener, Michigan is desperate for production from the ground game. Toussaint rushed for 1.041 yards last year and scored 9 times on the ground.

                I think what is surprising; he only had 6 receptions last year for 29 yards and a score out of the backfield. Al Borges may want to think of incorporating him in the passing game a little more. The junior from Youngstown, OH, could be pretty dangerous out of the backfield with his athleticism and speed. That of course, will fall on Robinson’s shoulders to go through his progressions and see his check down.

                Overall, if the offensive line can sync a little and work together every week I believe Toussaint will reach a thousand yards again despite missing a game. I also believe he could be an X-Factor throughout the season coming out of the backfield catching the ball. If the Wolverines can make him a component as a check down it could mean the difference in a few games, taking the pressure of Denard, especially with their grueling road schedule.