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Michigan DL Pipkins: Harbaugh, staff pressured me to quit

Michigan defensive lineman Ondre Pipkins claims head coach Jim Harbaugh and multiple members of his staff pressured him into retiring from college football due to a knee injury.

"I feel I am healthy and without pain. I believe Michigan wanted to free up the scholarship," Pipkins told ESPN.

Pipkins played last season after he was cleared to return from a torn knee ligament. He appeared in six games and racked up nine tackles from the defensive line position.

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"I feel I'm healthy and ready to play," said Pipkins.