Denard Robinson

Denard "Shoelace" Xavier Robinson (born September 22, 1990) is the starting quarterback for Michigan.

College career
Robinson was the second string quarterback for the 2009 and 2010 season due to Tate Forcier. But found himself as the starter because of Forcier transferring and Rich Rodriguez being fired and Brady Hoke being hired as Michigan's 19th head coach.

2009 season
In 2009, Robinson completed 14 of 31 passes for 188 yards and 2 touchdowns. Robinson even ran for more yards (351) and more touchdowns (5).

2010 season
In 2010, Robinson improved on both his passing and rushing stats with completing 182 of 291 passes for 2,570 and rushing for 1,702 and 14 touchdowns.



2011 season
In 2011, despite the hiring Brady Hoke, Robinson decided to stay at Michigan instead of transferring like Tate Forcier and claimed the starting quarterback spot. Robinson completed 142 of 258 passes for 2,173 yards and rushing for 1,176 yards and 16 touchdowns.

2012 Sugar Bowl
In the 2012 Allstate Sugar Bowl, Robinson completed 9 of 21 passes for 117 yards and 2 touchdowns and rushed for 13 yards on 13 carries. Despite a 42% pass completion and a disappointing rushing stats, Michigan went into overtime to defeat the Virginia Tech Hookies 23-20 and finish an 11-2 season.

2012 season
Despite a disappointing loss to the defending national champions, Alabama, Michigan rebounded going 5-1 only losing to Notre Dame. Entering the Nebraska game both teams were 5-2, Robinson was knocked out of the game with a injury and Michigan went on to lose 23-9. Robinson lost his starting role to junior Devin Gardner due to his a injury in the Nebraska game. In the Iowa game though, Robinson played as tailback, quarterback, and wide receiver positions in a 42-7 victory.