Kerry Coombs advocates for respect in Michigan-Ohio State rivalry

At Big Ten media days, Michigan's special teams coordinator Kerry Coombs expressed the need for a more respectful approach to the rivalry with Ohio State. While he emphasized that the competition should be fierce on the field, he suggested that off-field interactions should maintain mutual respect. Coombs cited a history of coaches moving between the programs and mentioned friendships with current Ohio State staff. He believes that the rivalry should not be characterized by hate and violence, differentiating between the spirit of competition and personal animosity. Coombs will make his coaching debut at Michigan on September 5 against Western Michigan.

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