Jim Harbaugh fired back at Ohio State Athletic Director Gene Smith after his comments about the Wolverines “jump starting” their program by holding Spring Practice in Florida. Warde Manuel, asked about the Harbaugh – Smith exchange after a press conference announcing a soccer match between Real Madrid and Chelsea this summer. Here’s what Michigan’s new AD had to say:
Warde Manuel said he had a 'brief' and 'great' conversation with Gene Smith the other day. They're pals. No harm done.
— Nick Baumgardner (@nickbaumgardner) March 24, 2016
Manuel says Harbaugh v Smith said he understood what Smith "was trying to convey" with initial comment
— angelique (@chengelis) March 24, 2016
Manuel:"Obviously we don’t believe we’re jump-starting anything in football.' in "general context I understood what he was trying to convey"
— angelique (@chengelis) March 24, 2016
Manuel calls the situation a "one and done". Said he spoke briefly to Harbaugh.
— angelique (@chengelis) March 24, 2016
Manuel on the potential of Notre Dame returning to the schedule:
Warde Manuel is more than open to scheduling Notre Dame again. Also says it's not ideal playing MSU/OSU on road in same year.
— Nick Baumgardner (@nickbaumgardner) March 24, 2016