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Jimbo Fisher is the latest coach to comment on Jim Harbaugh’s spring practice plan.

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The uproar surrounding Michigan’s spring trip to Florida has been well documented. Almost immediately after Jim Harbaugh announced his plans to host several football practices at Bradenton’s IMG Academy, the critics, particularly the Southeastern Conference, voiced their concerns with the idea.

Now Harbaugh has somewhat of a backing from one of college football’s most notable coaches, Florida State’s Jimbo Fisher, who praised Harbaugh for what he’s doing.

“I applaud the guy, Fisher stated. “He’s doing things he has to do to be successful.

“Jim beat the rules. That fine. I applaud Jim for trying to do something different.”

It’s those different things that have set Michigan apart since Harbaugh’s arrival in Ann Arbor. The coach understands that he must rebuild the program’s brand, and stepping outside of the traditional box is paying off in a big way. He’s playing firmly within the rules, despite the brushback he’s received from rival coaches and conferences.

The underlying issue amongst the SEC is the idea that Harbaugh is going to tap into the fertile recruiting grounds of the Sunshine State. Fisher, who’s program currently sits atop the state’s pecking order, does not appear concerned with Michigan’s tactics.

“They’ll get some players,” Fisher said in regards to the Wolverines recruiting Florida. “Michigan always came to Florida and got players. I promise I lose no sleep over it.”

Any issues for Fisher lie within how the NCAA rules are constructed.

“I started thinking – We can’t speak on their campus during the evaluation period and they’re allowed to practice there when no coaches are allowed to be out (recruiting)?” Fisher said. “Don’t tell us we can’t speak at a clinic there but they can practice.”

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