Jim Harbaugh smashed buckeye at Bo Schembechler’s grave (Video)

Michigan and Ohio State renew their annual rivalry on the football field this coming weekend and if there’s one person who knows how big the game is it’s Jim Harbaugh. Harbaugh, of course, played at Michigan prior to embarking on a 14-year career and is now back as the head coach of the football team.

Ahead of the matchup against the Buckeyes, Harbaugh went on the traditional walk through Forrest Hill Cemetery, where some of the most important figures in Michigan football history have been buried. Fielding Yost, the first football coach has been laid to rest there. So has legendary announcer Bob Ufer. Also there is the grave of the man who has coached Michigan football to the most wins, Bo Schembechler. Upon arriving at Schembechler resting place, Harbaugh placed an actual buckeye down and smashed it with a yellow hammer.

Since the year 2000, the Wolverines have only come out on top against their rivals just three times (2000, 2003, 2011). In Michigan, not beating Ohio State on a consistent basis usually doesn’t go over well. Harbaugh will be looking to start a new trend beginning this weekend. It’s same to assume he’s ready for Saturday to get here.

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H/T Bleacher Report