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Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh took the microphone for his weekly press conference in anticipation of Monday's Michigan-Michigan State match.

And he did not want to say anything more.

Harbaugh declined to give updates on injuries this week, saying he would not discuss specific game plan decisions.

And that he chose to ask his players not to talk too much about Michigan this week, Harbaugh basically nodded.

"I think we could all use a break from the clichés that have been so deeply plowed on both sides," he said.

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Harbaugh had his own experience on Twitter with Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio last December after Dantonio was overtaken by Michigan's Outback Bowl after posting a better record and a win in the series last season.

Dantonio said he would remain focused on beating Michigan on the pitch.

And Harbaugh added: "Coach D has stated that he continues to" focus "on how he" can "defeat Michigan.Congratulations for turning around a team 3 -9, struggling with problems off the field.It is good that BIG recovers it.

Meanwhile, Harbaugh declined to say whether Michigan junior defenseman Rashan Gary would be back on the field this week. Gary has missed the last two games due to a shoulder injury and has been limited to each of the last four.

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Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh, addresses the media on Monday, October 15, 2018 in Ann Arbor.
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"I do not know if he's coming back this week," Harbaugh said. "(Beyond that), I will not talk about any injuries."

Harbaugh was asked if the back Ben Mason was restricted last week due to an injury.

"Do not talk about injuries," he said.

He was then immediately asked if Mason was restricted due to a decision of the game plan.

"I'm not talking about participation, specific game plan this week," continued Harbaugh.

Asked about the injured wide catcher, Tarik Black? Same answer.

"Do not talk about wounds, status, schemes," he said.

The U-M and MSU will kick off Saturday (noon, Fox) at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

Contact Nick Baumgardner: [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter @nickbaumgardner.

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