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‘The state of Michigan football is scary good’: What Jim Harbaugh said as Wolverines work through spring ball
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Spring football is in full force in Ann Arbor. Michigan got an early start this year, looking to build off its B1G title run in 2021 and carry momentum in the 2022 season.
On Tuesday, head coach Jim Harbaugh met with reporters to provide updates on how spring practice has gone through the first few weeks. There’s no question the eighth-year leader is pleased with what he’s seen.
“The state of Michigan football is scary good right now,” Harbaugh said, drawing plenty of excitement among fans on social media. He’s excited about what the offense has to offer and what the defense can accomplish — even without some of the stars from last season.
Harbaugh also touched on injuries, potential position switches and his flirtation with the NFL. Here’s what the head coach had to say while meeting with reporters Tuesday:
Jim Harbaugh, “The state of Michigan football is scary good right now.” #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/pbNi8qUGLk
— Michigan Football on UMGoBlue (@UMGoBlog) March 8, 2022
Jim Harbaugh didn’t name names but took a few subtle jabs at people who “love to hate us and hate to love us.” pic.twitter.com/CN6aNscuOs
— Clayton Sayfie (@CSayf23) March 8, 2022
Harbaugh: Mike Sainristil has been playing CB in practice. We see him as a two-way player
— Sam Webb (@SamWebb77) March 8, 2022
. @CoachJim4UM on @jjmccarthy09: JJ has some lingering arm soreness from the season. Consulted all the top experts on it. Have a short term plan and a long term plan to address it. No surgery. People are reporting that, but it's a non-surgical plan
— Sam Webb (@SamWebb77) March 8, 2022
Harbaugh said that when he came to Michigan he signed a 7-year deal. 7 years was up, and that’s why he decided to look at the NFL option. Says he ultimately decided Michigan was the place he wanted to be and that the state of the program is “scary good.”
— Anthony Broome (@anthonytbroome) March 8, 2022
. @CoachJim4UM on what he has seen from the early enrolled receivers: "A freak show"
— Sam Webb (@SamWebb77) March 8, 2022
Harbaugh: JJ is practicing just not throwing. Not sure when he'll be cleared for throwing again
— Sam Webb (@SamWebb77) March 8, 2022
Harbaugh: Trente Jones is leading the RT race
— Sam Webb (@SamWebb77) March 8, 2022
Harbaugh confirms that wide receiver Mike Sainristil is getting reps at corner and nickel. Says he could be a two-way player “or maybe even a three-way player.”
— Anthony Broome (@anthonytbroome) March 8, 2022
Harbaugh: Rod Moore had surgery for injury from the season — out for spring. Ja’Den McBurrows also out. Had surgery. (Saw him on crutches at orange bowl)
— angelique (@chengelis) March 8, 2022
Jim Harbaugh says Eamonn Dennis is working on offense this spring.
— Isaiah Hole (@isaiahhole) March 8, 2022
“The state of Michigan football is scary good right now.” Jim Harbaugh says, and says Mike Morris could be the next Aidan Hutchinson.
— Isaiah Hole (@isaiahhole) March 8, 2022
Harbaugh: JaDen McBurrows and Rod Moore had injuries during the season that required surgeries. They're out for the spring
— Sam Webb (@SamWebb77) March 8, 2022
Jim Harbaugh detailed his decision to talk with the Vikings, and said the door is closed for him to return to NFL.
Video from his press conference: https://t.co/oUbTK0QGar pic.twitter.com/ghoNy3hG3p
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) March 8, 2022
Harbaugh calls the dynamic between Matt Weiss and Sherrone Moore “collaborative.” Won’t elaborate on what their duties are. He named the entire offensive staff as collaborating and said they’ll determine how playcalling shakes out between everyone moving forward.
— Anthony Broome (@anthonytbroome) March 8, 2022
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB