Michigan to redshirt freshman QB Feagin

Sep 1, 2008 - 7:28 PM ANN ARBOR, Michigan (Ticker) -- Michigan freshman quarterback Justin Feagin will redshirt this season, Wolverines coach Rich Rodriguez announced Monday.

Rodriguez revealed at his news conference that the 6-foot, 190-pound Feagin will no longer be an option this season.

"He's not ready," Rodriguez said.

With Michigan still smarting from a season-opening 25-23 loss to Utah, the Wolverines' first-year coach has not named a starter for Saturday's contest against Miami of Ohio.

Nick Sheridan started against Utah, but was benched in the third quarter and replaced by Steven Threet.

"Right now, Steve probably had a little more positive things," Rodriguez said. "They both did some good things and both did some bad things, and Steve probably came out of that game grading a little bit higher and took the edge a little bit there. We'll see how they execute this week in practice."