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Jim Harbaugh discusses dealing with speed of Ohio State: ‘We’re pretty fast, too’
By Paul Harvey
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Michigan is gearing up for a showdown with undefeated Ohio State, but don’t expect the Wolverines to be scared for the contest.
The Game is undoubtedly one of the best rivalries in sports. Though this year’s version does not play a factor in the B1G East, bragging rights are always on the line. It would also be great timing for the Wolverines to snap a seven-game losing streak to the Buckeyes.
Heading into the game, Michigan is riding a four-game win streak and is playing its best ball of the season. They will definitely be confident playing at home in the Big House, and head coach Jim Harbaugh had in interesting response ready when asked about the speed of Ohio State.
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During his weekly appearance on the Inside Michigan Football radio show with Jon Jansen, Harbaugh was asked about dealing with the speed of the Buckeyes. He admitted Ohio State will be tough to beat, but Harbaugh believes the same thing applies to the Wolverines.
Angelique Chengelis with the Detroit News shared Harbaugh’s comments:
"we're pretty fast, too. Leave it at that, I guess. No question they're going to be tough to beat, but we're going to be tough to beat, too." — Harbaugh on Inside Michigan Football radio show with @JonJansen77 when asked about OSU speed
— angelique (@chengelis) November 26, 2019
Chengelis shared other comments from Harbaugh, including his thoughts on Chase Young, Shea Patterson’s special nickname with his teammates, and the identity of this Michigan team:
"He's one of the best pass rushers I've seen in the college game in quite some time." — Harbaugh on Chase Young on Inside Michigan Football with @JonJansen77
— angelique (@chengelis) November 26, 2019
"They call him Sugar Shea Patterson" — Harbaugh said of his players on Inside Michigan Football radio show with @JonJansen77 "They like and respect him a whole heck of a lot"
— angelique (@chengelis) November 26, 2019
Harbaugh on identity of this team: "They play with great effort. When you can get that, then you can get everything else, and we've gotten a lot more because of that." on Inside Michigan Football radio with @JonJansen77
— angelique (@chengelis) November 26, 2019
Will Michigan record a win in the rivalry series? Saturday’s kickoff is set for 12 pm EST on FOX.
Paul is a lifelong fan and student of all things college football. He has been covering college football since 2017 and the B1G since 2018.