 Schulz began his playing career at Michigan as a guard , starting five games at that position . However , mid @-@ way through the season , Yost moved Schulz to center , where he started the remaining five games . Schulz 's play at center was reported to have been " gilt @-@ edged " , and his accuracy in snapping the ball was praised by the team 's quarterback , Fred Norcross . Six games into the season , Schulz 's hometown newspaper reported on Schulz 's accomplishments under the headline : " Makes Good at Michigan " . The article noted : " Schulz went to Ann Arbor practically green at the game , but by hard and consistent work he has succeeded in winning a place on the greatest team in America , and is the only freshman out of fifty who was able to do so " . 
