Dave Dye
FOX Sports Detroit
Ann Arbor -- Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson said he's "ready to rock" following a week of daily rehabilitation for his ailing right shoulder.
"We've been treating it almost every day," Robinson said Monday. "I feel 100 percent."
Michigan will try to end a two-game losing streak Saturday night at Penn State.
Robinson was knocked out of the last game, Oct. 16 against Iowa, because of the shoulder injury.
A bye last Saturday came at a perfect time for him.
"It feels great to have a week off," said Robinson, a Heisman Trophy candidate despite two straight mediocre performances.
Asked what he did during the last week, Robinson said, "Relax and just hang out, sleep a lot, watched a couple games, that's it."
As for whether the shoulder led to his four interceptions the last two games, Robinson answered: "Not really. ... I can't put nothing on nothing. I was out there playing, so I wouldn't say it was my shoulder."
Nose tackle Mike Martin (ankle), center David Molk (ankle) and running back Michael Shaw (knee) also are expected to be ready for Saturday's game.
Running back Fitzgerald Toussaint (shoulder) should be available after missing three games.
Redshirt possible for Gardner
A sore back could open a redshirt possibility for freshman quarterback Devin Gardner.
It couldn't come at a better time for him to save a year of eligibility.
Gardner hasn't played since the third week against Massachusetts. He's No. 3 in the depth chart behind Robinson and Tate Forcier.
Gardner made brief appearances in two games.
The injury first surfaced a couple weeks ago, coach Rich Rodriguez said.
"His back has been a little bit sore," Rodriguez said. "He's been a little limited."
Asked about a possible medical redshirt for Gardner, Rodriguez said, "I don't know. It kind of comes and goes.
"I think he sees, too, that we have two guys that have a year ahead of him in the system. They've been playing pretty good football.
"But Devin has a great future."
Rich Rod at 83
Rodriguez was asked about going against Penn State's 83-year-old coach Joe Paterno.
"I might be able to take him if it's just me and him," Rodriguez said with a smile.
Rodriguez's staff at West Virginia frequently spent time with Penn State's staff during the off-season, not only sharing football insight but also taking trips with their wives.
"We have such respect because of what he's done in the profession, who he is and what he's been all about," Rodriguez said of Paterno.
As for what he'll be doing when he's Paterno's age, Rodriguez said, "I hope I'm still on this side of the Earth. I won't be coaching."
Trading places
Will Campbell and Quinton Washington have traded positions, with Campbell moving to offensive guard and Washington to defensive tackle.
Rodriguez said the moves are not permanent yet, but it appears both might be better suited for their new position.
Oct. 25, 2010
