Michigan running back Donovan Edwards said he “always stayed connected” with Tony Alford even though they were on opposite sides of the rivalry for the last three years.
As a high school recruit, Donovan Edwards strongly considered the possibility of playing for Tony Alford at Ohio State. Now, Alford will coach Edwards in his final season at Michigan.
Even though they were on opposite sides of the rivalry for the past three years, Edwards said he maintained a relationship with Alford. So he’s thrilled to have the chance to play for Alford in his last year as a Wolverine after Alford “Just an unbelievable human being,” Moore said of Alford. “Respected throughout the business for what he’s done in the recruiting department, how he’s coached, where he’s coached and who he is. So for us, it was just a great fit of a great person first and then a great coach and teacher second.”
Asked about playing Ohio State specifically, Edwards said the Buckeyes as a “very, very talented team and a very good team.” But he said Michigan’s goal coming off of last year’s 15-0 season is to win every game again.
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