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Michigan makes change to annual Spring Game coverage over transfer portal concerns

Coach Sherrone Moore has taken a unique strategy to mitigating over exposure of his players during the portal window
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Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore
Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

As the Michigan Wolverines prepare for their Spring Game on April 19th, head coach Sherrone Moore has taken a unique stance on the broadcast of that game. According to MLive's Aaron McMann, the game will still be aired by the Big Ten Network, but it won't air until after the spring transfer portal window closes.

Some coaches have gone as far as cancelling their spring game altogether. Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule has been one of the most vocal about ending the annual event, taking a strong stance as to why he thinks it's necessary.

"The word tampering doesn't exist anymore...I do not want to open up to the outside world and have people watch our guys and say, 'He looks like a pretty good player, let's go get him'".
Nebraska HC Matt Rhule

Moore's approach to the issue seems to be a bit more thought out. Spring Games are valuable for the coaches to make assessments, and they're also a fan favorite. Sadly, the transfer portal has made some coaches gun shy about parading their most talented players out for other programs to scout. Taking a stance of limiting that exposure is a solid way forward, but cancelling those games altogether seems overkill.

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Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone MooreMandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images | Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

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Jerred Johnson has served in the United States military for over 23 years. He has a Bachelors in Marketing, a Masters in Management and is in the final phases of completing his Doctorate in Business Administration.

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