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Michigan Interim AD Jim Hackett Sends Open Letter to Fans Following MSU Game

He addressed the atmosphere at the Big House, threats against Blake O'Neill.

University of Michigan interim athletic director Jim Hackett has just released an open letter on yesterday's game vs. Michigan State, including the atmosphere and threats against punter Blake O'Neill.

Here is his full statement, per U-M Athletics:

This Saturday’s game continued to prove the progress that we are making in our football program.

This isn't only the way I feel the morning after a sudden change of euphoria took us to a heartbreaking loss. I know that many feel this – we are proud of our kids.