ANN ARBOR, Mich. – University of Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel slammed analyst Kirk Herbstreit for suggesting the Michigan football team shut down over fear of losing to Ohio State, rather than a legitimate COVID-19 outbreak.
“I still think Michigan waves the white flag, and potentially avoids playing Ohio State next week,” Herbstreit said.
Ohio State has already had two games canceled this season, so presumably, missing the Michigan game would knock the Buckeyes from contention.
Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines looks on during the fourth quarter against the Michigan State Spartans at Michigan Stadium on October 31, 2020 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
(2020 Getty Images)Not to mention, dozens of other programs -- including Ohio State, just three days prior to these comments!