Michigan OSU AD Takes Subtle Shot At Michigan Over Florida Spring Practices Published March 22, 2016 Asked about Michigan’s spring practices in Bradenton, Florida at IMG Academy, Ohio State AD Gene Smith had the following remark: Ohio State AD Gene Smith on holding spring practice in Florida: "If we were jump starting our program, I'd probably try to do that too." — Ben Axelrod (@BenAxelrod) March 22, 2016 FWIW, I didn't see Gene Smith's comments as a dig at Michigan. I mean, they ARE jump-starting their program, and Ohio State's not. — Ben Axelrod (@BenAxelrod) March 22, 2016 Urban Meyer doesn’t want to take spring break away from his Ohio State players: Urban Meyer on potential spring practice in Florida: "I can't see taking spring break away from the players." — Ben Axelrod (@BenAxelrod) March 22, 2016 In this article:Michigan, ohio state Recent Posts Michigan Now Favorite To Land Another No. 1 Ranked QB Recruit Michigan Loses Out To Notre Dame On Key In-State OL Target Is Michigan Still In The Race For No. 1 Recruit Jackson Cantwell? Former Four-Star Michigan Hooper Announces Transfer Destination Down To Michigan And Notre Dame, Elite Recruit Is Hoping To Team Up With Nation’s Top Athlete