The fallout from the incident between Michigan State and Michigan inside of the Michigan Stadium tunnel has been vast. Now, Jim Harbaugh took the podium to address the media on the incident during his weekly press conference.
Harbaugh had some strong language and sentiments towards Michigan State, Mel Tucker and the incident that unfolded.
You can find some of the notable quotes from Harbaugh’s press conference and his thoughts on the situation here:
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Jim Harbaugh says the tunnel incident was “sickening” and “egregious.” Says they have additional footage of what took place.
— Alejandro Zúñiga (@ByAZuniga) October 31, 2022
Mel Tucker has not reached out to Jim Harbaugh, Harbaugh said on Monday.
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) October 31, 2022
Gemon Green and Ja’Den McBurrows were the only two players involved. Harbaugh says they are always among the first to head up the tunnel.
— Anthony Broome (@anthonytbroome) October 31, 2022
Harbaugh: “Ongoing police investigation. What happened was egregious. Sickening to see the videos on social media…There needs to be accountability, a full throughout and timely investigation. I can’t imagine this won’t result in criminal charges. Clear what transpired.”
— Anthony Broome (@anthonytbroome) October 31, 2022
“These young men are entrusted to me by their families. To treat them like their own. An apology will not cut it. There have to be consequences. This has been a traumatic experience for everyone, especially Ja’Den and Gemon, and we will support them in every possible way.”
— Anthony Broome (@anthonytbroome) October 31, 2022
“I don’t buy any excuse on the rivalry or the tunnel. These are the actions of these individuals and they need to be held accountable for them.” — Harbaugh
— Anthony Broome (@anthonytbroome) October 31, 2022
Gemon Green and Ja’Den McBurrows were the only two players involved. Harbaugh says they are always among the first to head up the tunnel.
— Anthony Broome (@anthonytbroome) October 31, 2022
That footage has not been made available to this point, but ABC did have a tunnel cam and that vantage point is being used in the police investigation.
— Anthony Broome (@anthonytbroome) October 31, 2022