Michigan basketball coach Juwan Howard ready to be ’12th man’ for Wolverines in pivotal football matchup with Ohio State Buckeyes

The Michigan soccer crew will have its have “12th man” on the sideline for Saturday’s pivotal rivalry recreation towards Ohio Point out: Juwan Howard.

The Michigan men’s basketball mentor reported he will be at the activity in Ann Arbor as the No. 5 Wolverines (10-1) consider on the No. 2 Buckeyes (10-1) in a matchup with significant College or university Football Playoff implications.

“They are gonna require me out there,” Howard said Wednesday after his team’s 65-54 get over Tarleton State. “I am going to be out there loud, lose my voice, due to the fact I am coming with the vitality. I never know if [there is] a 12th male in soccer, but I feel like I’m the 12th gentleman.”

Howard, the former Fab 5 member, did not offer a score prediction, but he praised the staff as it prepares for the sport. Coach Jim Harbaugh is looking for his initial get towards the Buckeyes at Michigan just after losing his to start with five matchups.

“Harbaugh and his wonderful team, they are making ready,” Howard said. “I love our activity system. I have not viewed it, but I belief it. I also enjoy our players, led by so lots of remarkable young pupil-athletes beginning with my man [Aidan Hutchinson]. I can continue to keep heading. I can identify the overall roster. That’s how locked in I am.

“Don’t give up on J.J. McCarthy now. [Cade McNamara]: so solid, it is attractive to see. Our running again crew is awesome. But the offensive line, they’re heading to play on Sundays. … They are so specific and they have a excellent mentor for that offensive line, but then our defense — I convey to you, I could preserve likely on and on and on — our defense is so strong.”