Great story from the AP about Tate's path to become the Michigan starting quarterback.  The biggest influence has been his father, Michael Forcier.

"I'd be lying if I said I was surprised," Michael Forcier said Monday before a question was even asked about his son in a telephone interview with The Associated Press. "Tate has been doing this at every level." 

It didn't hurt that Tate has worked extensively with trainer Marv Marinovich, a former USC and NFL standout, since he was eight years old. Marv compared Tate to his son, Todd, who was a first-round pick.

"Ability-wise, Tate is very similar to Todd bec...

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