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 Major Update In Michigan’s Pursuit Of Top RB Prospect No. 1 Football Recruit Zion Elee Makes Major Announcement About Recruitment Michigan Predicted To Land Elite ’26 Tailback A Top Recruit Seems Excited About Ohio State’s Newest Offensive Coach Chargers Hiring 29-Year Old Former Michigan Analyst To Be DE Coach