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Newsstand: ESPN analyst Nick Saban says Ohio State fans need 'therapy' due to 'psychotic obsession' with Michigan

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ESPN analyst Nick Saban made a comment about Ohio State as it pertains to the Michigan rivalry that made waves across social media Friday. Saban, the former Alabama head coach, said that Buckeye fans need ‘therapy’ due to how they’ve dealt with losing four straight games to Michigan.

“You know, we’ve kind of gotten on their, sort of, fans a little bit. But, you know, these Ohio State fans? You know, they’ve got a psychotic obsession with Michigan and they need to go get therapy or something to try to get it fixed,” Saban said. “They have a chance to win the national championship and here you are, you know, and nobody’s excited about their opportunity to play because they, you know, lost to Michigan, which was a tough game and they lost the game, probably, by some of the mistakes that they made. Those are correctable things.”

A look at five-star+ Michigan quarterback signee Bryce Underwood at practice as the Wolverines prepare to take on Alabama in the Dec. 31 ReliaQuest Bowl.

According to interim offensive coordinator and tight ends Steve Casula, Underwood has been impressive in his early days with the program.

“The biggest thing I would say about him is great spirit, great energy, committed to learning what we’ve got going on,” Casula told reporters before practice. “He’s doing really good. He’s great. Great personality. He’s funny.

“I watch him, depending on the schedule, he walks by my office in the mornings. He’s one of the first guys in the building, so he’s been awesome.”

When asked if he’s surprised that the No. 1 overall recruit has come into Michigan with such a strong work ethic, Casula said “no.”

“What I’ve been exposed to at the University of Michigan, that’s how pretty much every guy has entered our program,” he explained.” He’s a great fit, and he’s been great.

“You would never know [he’s the No. 1 overall recruit]. He fits in with all of our other mid-years in the best way possible, and I mean that as a big-time compliment. He’s been awesome.”

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Former Michigan quarterback and head coach Jim Harbaugh comments on the cold weather projected for Saturday’s road game against the New England Patriots.

Quote Of The Day

“We made this observation about Jadyn during pregame against Ohio State: If you had to pick an intangible skill about JD2, it would be like he kinda has that unflappable, just not fazed by much,” the coach said. “You wouldn’t guess that there’s been any kind of change in that respect. He’s been great. The emotions of the game and the vibe of playing the position, whatever ‘it’ is, Jadyn’s got it.”

— Casula on Michigan freshman quarterback Jadyn Davis

Headlines Of The Day

• Chris Balas, The Wolverine: Staff Predictions: Michigan vs. Alabama in the ReliaQuest Bowl 
• Chris Balas, The Wolverine: Keys to the Game: Michigan vs. Alabama in the ReliaQuest Bowl – can U-M win?
• Clayton Sayfie, The Wolverine: Michigan bowl practice: Bryce Underwood ‘been awesome,’ Alex Orji ‘available’ vs. Alabama, Jadyn Davis improving
• Clayton Sayfie, The Wolverine: Analysis: Alabama transfer Damon Payne Jr. a valuable addition for Michigan, since ‘veteran defensive tackles don’t grow on trees’
• Clayton Sayfie, The Wolverine: Previewing Michigan vs. Alabama with a Crimson Tide insider

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