Chris Evans To Return Next Semester
Running back Chris Evans has worked his way back from his suspension, per Harbaugh:
Harbaugh says Chris Evans will be reinstated for winter term
— Ethan Sears (@ethan_sears) November 11, 2019
Evans will join a suddenly-crowded backfield/slot situation, as Michigan should bring back all of Zach Charbonnet, Hassan Haskins, Christian Turner, Ronnie Bell, Mike Sainristil, and Giles Jackson.
Still, Evans is an explosive, versatile offensive weapon who looked like a perfect fit for Josh Gattis's "speed in space" offense until 1) he got suspended and 2) Michigan decided to not run anything to the perimeter until the Penn State game. He averaged 5.2 yards a carry on 81 attempts in 2018 and also had 18 catches on 20 targets, albeit for a relatively modest 8.2 yards a catch.
In other roster news, one point to Dave for correctly prognosticating a Josh Ross redshirt:
Michigan is trying to redshirt for Josh Ross, will only play him in one more game (so as not to break the four-game limit) if possible
— Orion Sang (@orion_sang) November 11, 2019
He should return as a redshirt junior next year for what projects to be a bang-up LB corps next to Cam McGrone.
November 11th, 2019 at 3:26 PM ^
fantastic, whether or not he ever actually sees the field again.
go get that degree, young man.
November 11th, 2019 at 3:32 PM ^
Great to see him back.
My hope is that when he knocks the rust off, he actually comes in a good 10-12 lbs lighter than last season.
He seemed so shifty his freshman season but then by his own admission he hit a freshman year wall in terms of endurance. I think the staff then bulked him up to prevent that from happening again, but in the process he seemed to have lost some of that prior elusiveness.
November 11th, 2019 at 4:28 PM ^
I'm really pulling for him. Love that determination.
November 11th, 2019 at 4:49 PM ^
Multi - year contributor back on the field? Yes please, thank you. Glad to hear he's back.
November 11th, 2019 at 4:49 PM ^
Multi - year contributor back on the field? Yes please, thank you. Glad to hear he's back.
November 11th, 2019 at 4:55 PM ^
This is great news for him and the team, I hope he succeeds on and off the field.
After what he went through and still persevere, he might have so much respect from his teammates that he could be voted a captain, who knows.
If that happens then leadership is a good thing. Good luck Chris, hope you succeed in all of your endeavors!
November 11th, 2019 at 6:18 PM ^
Congratulations to Chris for completing the requirements to re-enroll. I'm sure it wasn't easy and it took a lot of hard work. Go Blue!
November 11th, 2019 at 6:45 PM ^
Real excited to have this guy back! He showed up in both OSU games he played in.
Terrific slot/RB combo. And if you've been following his workouts on social media, he's a freak athlete.
Put him next to the two bruisers in Charbonnet and Haskins and that's a backfield that can do some damage!
November 11th, 2019 at 7:09 PM ^
Nothing wrong with having another really good player on the field! Congrats to him!
November 11th, 2019 at 8:03 PM ^
Good to see him stick to it and work his way back. Hope to see him contribute next season
November 11th, 2019 at 8:50 PM ^
Congrats Chris. Wish you much success in the classroom and on the football field!!
GO BLUE
November 11th, 2019 at 9:20 PM ^
I was always impressed with how good he performed and looked in the OSU games. Athlete comparable to their athletes a must.
November 12th, 2019 at 6:22 PM ^
Couldn't agree more. He shows up for The Game.
November 12th, 2019 at 7:50 AM ^
potential good strategy w/Ross if McGrone and LB corp stays healthy... I kind of thought they'd implement a similar approach w/McCaffrey - before they gave him some game snaps in a few post-concussion games
I'd save Ross for OSU
November 12th, 2019 at 10:14 AM ^
He was the last player I'd have thought would have academic issues, when I hear of him so competitive as a flag football coach that he staked out the opposing teams, unless he wanted to do so well that he got caught cheating. Either way, I hope he stays next year and doesn't leave after spring.
November 12th, 2019 at 10:28 AM ^
Great for him. Glad he has been able to right himself, and sounds like the University stood by him and helped him get back to reinstatement. Whatever he went through, happy for him. Looking forward to seeing Chris on the field next year.
November 13th, 2019 at 7:40 AM ^
I like the grit he has knowing that he'll have to compete, but still opting to do so in a crowded field.
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