WATCH: RB Donovan Edwards, DT Kenneth Grant discuss Michigan-Ohio State rivalry, more
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan Wolverines football senior running back Donovan Edwards and junior defensive tackle Kenneth Grant met with the media Tuesday evening after practice as the team prepares to take on Ohio State. Watch video of their sessions with the media below.
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Senior running back Donovan Edwards
Junior defensive tackle Kenneth Grant
Edwards discussed how he views the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry, and how it’s more than just one game or one week. He went into how he views it as respectful, and that it’s been that way over a number of decades.
“It’s most definitely a year-round thing. The way that I look at it is, I remember just learning about it in class from [Professor] Greg Dooley, how he said that [the late former Ohio State head coach] Woody Hayes had said something along the lines of calling up a Michigan player and they’re always going to be there for you. That’s honestly what it’s all about — it’s a respected rivalry. I have guys on their team that I respect and I admire, and I’ve been able to understand and get to know them throughout this year.
“That’s what it’s mostly about, it’s a respected rivalry, two legendary teams and people who generally care about one another and don’t hate each other just because they play for another team.”
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Edwards was also asked to evaluate how his senior season at Michigan has gone.
“It’s not the year that I wanted to have,” Edwards said. “I really wanted to have an Ashton Jeanty year, for real, ya feel me? I’m a little jealous of [Boise State running back] Ashton Jeanty right now. But no, I’m happy for his success.
“And it’s not what I wanted it to be, just statistically. But ultimately, I’m proud of how I’ve been able to carry myself and the leader that I’ve become and having the respect of the people around me and being able to be healthy throughout this whole year, becuase that’s what matters to me a lot.
“I could say that I gave every game my all. Was it always pretty or perfect? No. Have I missed pass protections? Absolutely. But that’s part of the game, and I’m not perfect. I’m a human being.”
