Michigan must pull itself off the canvas this week after losing to Wisconsin, 24-10, in Madison, during which the Wolverines lost starting quarterback Brandon Peters in the third quarter to a concussion.
Monday, amid another reported rebuff of potential NFL overtures, Harbaugh met with media in Ann Arbor to preview the hosting of No. 9 Ohio State.
Notes:
- Harbaugh opened with condolences for to the family of former Ohio State wide receiver Terry Glenn and the Buckeye community after Glenn passed away in a car accident Monday morning at 43-years-old.
- Peters is currently in concussion protocol, and will be evaluated as the week goes along. He could practice as early as Wednesday. Decision rests on doctors alone.
- Wilton Speight, who opened the season as the starter before suffering a back injury, practiced last week (no contact) and will also be evaluated as the week goes on.
- "I can't say enough good things about Ohio State. Really a good team."
- On playing the Buckeyes: "It's the team's opportunity to put that exclamation point on the season."
- Harbaugh cited the infamous 10-10 tie in 1973, a game he attended, as the first time he understood the magnitude of The Rivalry.
- He appreciates The Rivalry the older he gets.
- Former safety Jordan Kovacs will become a graduate assistant. A guy Harbaugh really wants around his team.
- Asked if he tried to stay "lower on the radar" this year, Harbaugh, "wasn't doing anything to get on the radar then and not anything now. ... Just coaching the football team."
- On outside linebacker Mike McCray, a product of Dayton's Trotwood-Madison: "Mike has been a very good captain. He's been a true leader, both on the field and off the field. He's been a stud."
- The amount of season-long film for both teams to study this week "is a benefit for both teams."
This post will be updated with video when made available.
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