Urban Meyer and Kyle Whittingham debate Ohio State-Michigan rivalry

Urban Meyer expressed his disagreement with Kyle Whittingham's recent remarks about the Ohio State-Michigan rivalry. Whittingham stated at Big Ten media days that he does not feel hatred for Ohio State, suggesting that rivalries can be intense without personal animosity. Meyer countered this by asserting that hatred toward the rival team is crucial for players, drawing on his experiences coaching Ohio State to a 7-0 record against Michigan. He remarked that players need to have a strong dislike for their opponents when facing them. Whittingham, set to coach against Ohio State on November 28 in Columbus, clarified that he wants to win but does not believe in personal hate toward individuals in the opposing staff.

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