Donovan Edwards has brought the fire back inside him, Michigan RB talks weight gain and more #Goblue
ANN ARBOR, MI — michigan wolverines football senior running back donovan edwards and junior defensive tackle mason graham He met with the media Monday afternoon after spring training. Watch Edwards' video in the player at the top of the screen and Graham's video in the embed below.
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Edwards, who said he has gained 14 pounds, talked about how, in hindsight, knee surgery he underwent last offseason was holding him back. He missed Michigan's spring practice, but is participating in practice this time and feeling good.
“I think not being able to participate in spring ball last year was a huge setback for me. I couldn't get it.
“It wasn't until August that I recovered from my knee surgery and started training again, but I still have other issues with my body that I'm still dealing with. I feel good right now. I'm feeling better. I feel like I'm looking better and playing better. I'm getting my speed back and I'm getting the speed I need. And I've gained another 14 pounds. I'm grateful for staying healthy all last year. And being able to participate in baseball this spring continues to boost my confidence.”
Edwards detailed how last season humiliated him. He averaged just over 4 yards per carry as a junior at Michigan State, compared to more than 7 yards per carry last season.
“I always had this fire in my heart,” Edwards said. “Then the fire in my heart started during the year of the coronavirus pandemic, and I started my senior year of high school, working out and watching games.” last dance and what Michael Jordan And the Chicago Bulls were doing it. It helped the fire in my heart continue to grow.
“To be honest, by the time I got to third grade, I kind of lost track of it.” [at Michigan], I don't feel very good. I don't get the carry I want. However, I felt that the fire had been lit again in my heart. It became clear. It was a practice that only backfired. I'm grateful for everything that happened for me because it only continues to push me as a player and as a person.”
The Michigander continued: But that adversity made me a better person, and that adversity will make me a better soccer player. So, I'm still confident. Don't mistake my confidence for arrogance. But I am confident in myself, my abilities, my abilities. My only obligation is to continue to nurture others with me. Because as long as we can do that, we will succeed. ”
