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Bret Bielema Tweets about visiting Michigan practice in Florida
By Nick Cole
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In case you missed it, Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan Wolverines are in Florida for their controversial spring break trip.
The Wolverines are holding workouts at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla. this week, much to the chagrin of SEC commissioner Greg Sankey.
Harbaugh Tweeted last month that the final practice, scheduled for Friday, would be open to the public:
We cordially invite @FlaHSFootball coaches to all 4 practices & open up March 4th to family, friends & fans! pic.twitter.com/1tVnOIyp39
— Coach Harbaugh (@CoachJim4UM) February 24, 2016
Arkansas coach Bret Bielema took to Twitter on Wednesday, suggesting that perhaps he and his coaching staff may pay a visit to Florida to catch up on what’s going on with the Wolverines, which will play the Razorbacks in the 2018 season opener:
After early meetings & lift tomorrow with our players. Thinking about heading to watch an open practice tomorrow at IMG with the staff. #WPS
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) March 2, 2016
Jumping in on the fun, Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio gave the impression that he, too, would be in town to do some scouting on his in-state rival:
Want to do lunch? #V4MSU https://t.co/5Us82hFySk
— Mark Dantonio (@DantonioMark) March 2, 2016
Tennessee coach Butch Jones wants in as well:
https://twitter.com/UTCoachJones/status/705177707131379712
Harbaugh, who has been soaking up all the exposure he can surrounding this trip, served as an honorary first-base coach for the Detroit Tigers during a Spring Training game on Wednesday:
Thanks for the picture, @BradAusmus07! pic.twitter.com/HUA8WIFniY
— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) March 2, 2016
While it’s unlikely that these coaches actually show up for Harbaugh’s publicity stunt, it is good to see everyone keeping a good sense of humor about a situation that has been testy, at best.
Nick Cole is a former print journalist with several years of experience covering the SEC. Born and raised in SEC country, he has taken in the game-day experience at all 14 stadiums.
