Blake Corum opens up on how he wants to be remembered at Michigan

Blake Corum leaves Ann Arbor a national champion, and arguably the heart and soul of what the Wolverines called ‘Team 144.’

In his own words, however, he explained his legacy following Michigan‘s College Football Playoff National Championship win over Washington.

“The way I want to be remembered is as a Michigan man,” Corum said after the championship win. “Someone who did good on the field but also did good in the community, did good in the classroom and laid a foundation for the next generation. When I pass away, I honestly don’t want to be remembered for a touchdown record or anything like that, but more so just a kind human being that brought smiles to people’s faces and just made a difference, made an impact on and off the field. That’s honestly how I want to be remembered.”

Of course, his numbers only tell a piece of Corum’s story — but it’s the biggest piece of evidence that points toward him being the best running back in the country in the last two seasons.

Corum carried a massive load for the Wolverines during 2023, finishing the national title game with a season total of 258 carries for 1,245 yards and 27 touchdowns. That comes directly after the most productive year of his career in 2022, totaling 1,463 before suffering a season-ending injury in The Game against Ohio State.

Apart from his rushing totals, he is also the most prolific touchdown scorer in Michigan football history. Corum has 59 scores to his credit through four seasons in Ann Arbor, breaking former running back Anthony Thomas’ record (55) that stood for over two decades earlier this season.

“It was a great journey, just from where we started freshman year during COVID to where we are now,” Corum continued. “It was truly a great process, a great learning experience. And for me, going down last year, and in my mind I just felt like I was helpless during the TCU game. It [has been] a great journey.

“I grew as a man and football player, and most importantly I grew as a leader, which I think has helped Team 144 get to where we are today, along with the rest of the leaders on the team. So I’ve embraced every part of this, and I just want to thank Coach Harbaugh for everything he’s done. Best coach in the nation. I’m so glad I’ve been coached by him for the last four years.”