I guess we’d be in a bad mood too if we were hired to restore the storied Michigan program back to glory and instead took it on the chin to arch-rival Ohio State five-straight years.
Optimism — like almost every year it seems — was running high in Ann Arbor that this would be the game in which the Wolverines finally got the Buckeye monkey off their back. After all, Michigan had found its offense and defense since the second half of the Penn State game. So, everyone in the media was all giddy about this being the year.
It. Was. Not.
Ohio State methodically and surgically manhandled Michigan once again. After the game, Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh met with the media all for about six minutes, and took offense to one in particular question he received.
After an 0-5 start to his career against Ohio State, Harbaugh was asked bluntly what he felt the gap was between the Buckeyes.
“I mean I’ll answer your questions, not your insults,” replied Harbaugh. When pushed further, he simply stated, “They played really good, they played good … They played better today.”
Watch the exchange below thanks to the official Twitter feed of Sports Illustrated.
It’s clear Harbaugh didn’t answer the question because he doesn’t really know how. He’s also not in the mood to take perceived criticism after getting his khaki pants blown off once again.
