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Watch Michigan's Jim Harbaugh talk about Woody Hayes: 'Deep abiding respect and admiration' (video)

CHICAGO -- Here's something to unite Urban Meyer and Jim Harbaugh -- their love of Woody Hayes.

That's not unusual in the Ohio State-Michigan rivalry. For those Wolverines who loved Bo Schembechler, an appreciation of Hayes, his mentor and rival, typically goes with that.

But we know how much Meyer is influenced by Hayes and his legacy, and always has been. And Friday Harbaugh, who was clearly tiring of questions after a long day of interviews, was sincere when talking about his knowledge of and admiration for the Ohio State coaching legend.

It's worth watching the video above to not only to hear the words, but to see how invested Harbaugh was in the answer.