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 the Maryland game, his brother John Harbaugh being in attendance, the possibility of Wilton Speight returning, the Big Ten changing the divisions 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 Cesar Ruiz And His Versatility:
"He’s been good right from the beginning. Been probably even more than that. Has played center, left guard, right guard and right tackles. Brings very good versatility and a desire to play."
On Ruiz Understanding The Technicality That Comes With Playing O-Line:
"Beyond his years. And very bright. You don’t see that every year with every guy."
On If The Big Ten Needs To Change The Divisions To Balance Them:
"I don’t have an opinion on that."
On If Wilton Speight Will Play This Year:
"To be determined. It’s possible."
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On Karan Higdon And His Progress:
"Been very good. Coached and played with a lot of great backs. And Karan is progressing very well. He’s become a very good player on our team. He acquits himself with all the really good backs in the Big Ten. He’s doing really well."
On If John Harbaugh Will Be At The Maryland Game:
I don’t know that. He came the last time we played Maryland. But I haven’t talked to him about it this week."
On Chase Winovich's Play:
"Liked his play all year. He’s been a real consistent top performer. All of our DL graded out a winning level. Including Aubrey Solomon who started his second straight game. Mo Hurst was outstanding. Rashan Gary was outstanding. And Chase WInovich was outstanding. Chase has been a consistently high performer all year."
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