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Shannon Ryan: Harbaugh keeps fueling rivalry with Meyer — even if he says that wasn't his intention

CHICAGO - Looming around Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh at Big Ten media days Friday was the man who wasn't there.

Harbaugh's tenure has been marked by four losses to Ohio State and former coach Urban Meyer, including last season's 62-39 rout. With Meyer stepping down, the big question heading into the season is whether Harbaugh and Michigan finally can ascend to the top of the conference now that Meyer isn't around.

At least not in person.

Harbaugh invited

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