Ann Arbor — Ronnie Bell, a captain and Michigan’s top receiver the last two years, will miss the rest of the season because an injury to his right knee suffered in the opener last Saturday.
Now, one week into the season, Michigan must find a way to replace his on-field leadership and sure hands as a receiver and punt returner.
Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh, who shared the news Monday at his weekly news conference, said Bell was named the team’s player of the game for his performance in the 47-14 victory over Western Michigan at Michigan Stadium.
“It’s a shame,” Harbaugh said. “Ronnie was having a phenomenal game, along with Blake (Corum) making the big plays, carrying our offense early in the game.
“He was having a great game.”
Harbaugh said surgery has not yet been set.
“Ronnie’s drive is so high,” Harbaugh said. “It will be a tough, grueling rehab as all injuries are. If anybody can do it, Ronnie will.”
Bell was injured after returning a punt 31 yards with just less than eight minutes left in the first half. He was helped from the field, and after speaking with the medical staff and Harbaugh on the sideline, he limped to a cart and was taken from the field to the locker room.
Bell’s only catch in the game was a 76-yard touchdown pass from Cade McNamara with 9:18 left in the first half to take give Michigan a 17-7 lead. During Michigan’s previous drive, Bell made an exceptional one-handed catch for a 34-yard gain but was called for pass interference.
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