Let's Play the Numbers Game

Okay, everyone, if you'd like a momentary break before going back to Signing Day stalking of 18-year-olds, let's play a little game called Guess the Roster. I give you a list of likely available numbers on the 2009 Michigan football roster. You tell me what number the new guys will wear. Feel free to include recruits you personally think will join. For the record, No. 1 has a special scholarship attached to it, and will most likely not be given to a freshman. 11, 47, 48 and 98 (EDIT: and 87) are retired. Also note that until I hear otherwise, Criswell, and Savoy still have their spots, as do Tim North and Jason Olesnavage (walk-ons who would be 5th year seniors). Other likely available numbers (those held by 5th year seniors likely not to return, or only walk-ons) have been noted, with the side of the ball that's available. Keep in mind, however, that RR likes to double up numbers on either side of the ball. If you want to get into that, I've made a list at the bottom. Available numbers: 2. 5. 14. 19. offense (walk-on CB) 26. offense (walk-on S) 27. 30. defense (walk-on P) 31. 34. 35. defense (walk-on RB) 36. 37. defense (walk-on WR) 39. offense (walk-on DE) 46. defense (walk-on TE) 49. 50. offense (5th year senior LB, may depart) 51. offense (walk-on LB) 54. 59. offense (walk-on LB) 66. 67. 69. 75. 76. 77. 82. defense (5th year senior WR, may depart) 83. 84. 85. 90. 91. defense (walk-on OL) 93. 94. 96. defense (walk-on TE) 97. defense (walk-on kicker) Defense only: 4, 7, 10, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20, 24, 41, 44, 56, 57, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 78, 79, 80, 81, 86 Offense only: 6, 28, 29, 33, 38, 40, 42, 45, 53, 55, 58, 68, 95, 99