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UM focuses on game amid threat of hurricane

Ann Arbor — Hurricane Joaquin has captured the attention of Big Ten officials, with Michigan’s conference opener at Maryland in prime time Saturday, and already have postponed the Big Ten Network studio shows from outside Byrd Stadium.

But as far as game preparations, nothing is changing for Michigan.

“We’re kind of a weather-proof team,” Michigan tight ends coach Jay Harbaugh said Wednesday before practice. “I think, so it’s not something we’re really concerned about.

“We’ll play anywhere. We’ll play on the moon or Mars. They found water there, so maybe that’s our next spot.