Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh made his weekly appearance on the Big Ten coaches conference call, answering various questions from media members. Harbaugh spoke about John O'Korn, the Michigan defense, Michigan State QB Brian Lewerke and more.
The transcript of quotes from Harbaugh's Big Ten coaches conference call is below. The paraphrased and shortened questions are bolded, with Harbaugh's answers in quotes below. The order is as asked during the conference call. As usual, Harbaugh passed on making an opening statement.
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On John O'Korn And The Tight Ends:
"I like the way John sees the field. I like the command of the offense, to get the ball to the appropriate pass-catcher, be it a wide receiver, tight end or eligible back."
On John O'Korn And What Might Be The Biggest Game Of His Career:
"Just like everybody on the team, we're all going into this and it's the biggest game in a lot of our careers. That's where it starts fully understanding the preparation that goes into this. That's the best way to have a mental edge, especially for a QB, to know his assignments and his teammates' assignments and know best you can what the defense is presenting."
On The Front 7 On Defense:
"It's developed well. Playing at a very high level. Linebackers and defensive line playing extremely well as is our secondary. All 11 are; we look at this as a team defense. That's what Don Brown has implemented here."
On Michigan State QB Brian Lewerke:
"I think he's always been a good QB. Definitely getting better and better and ascending as he goes. You can see it game by game. Very talented thrower, good arm talent. Athletic as well. Has the instincts of a runner and able to pick up yards as a ball carrier. Ability to make the big play. Seems to be in command of the offense. All really good things.
On How He Thinks The Targeting Rule Is Called:
"It's pretty big question, the scope of the question. I haven't seen all of the plays to speak on the scope. I'm for the rule and for the protection of the players."
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