Desmond Howard criticizes the hype around Arch Manning, suggesting that the media and others are overly favorable due to Manning's last name and that his performance has not justified the high expectations, especially after a challenging game against Ohio State. Howard also criticizes his own network for potentially overemphasizing Manning's abilities and points out that Texas's team performance has been disappointing.
ESPN college football reporter Pete Thamel faced criticism from "College GameDay" analyst Desmond Howard for reporting from Michigan Stadium instead of the "GameDay" set, where he has been providing updates on the suspended Jim Harbaugh. Howard called out Thamel for not "putting on his big boy pants" and reporting from the crowd like he has been doing all season. Despite concerns about backlash, Howard assured Thamel that the Michigan fans are friendly and that security is present.
Desmond Howard continues to troll Ohio State, while Michigan and Notre Dame's message boards closely watched Ohio State's spring game. The Cleveland Browns may temporarily relocate to Columbus, potentially playing in Ohio Stadium. James Laurinaitis's impact on Ohio State as a graduate assistant is being praised, and a song of the day is shared.
