ANN ARBOR, MI – Optimism. Anxiety. Optimistic anxiety. This is typically what Michigan football fans feel every year when the Wolverines clash with rival Ohio State. But, heading into Saturday’s match-up in Ann Arbor, there is an extra element — anger. On top of the usual motivation and excitement, Wolverine partisans are between frustration and rage heading into the Nov. 25 game, particularly about the ongoing sign-stealing allegations and Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh’s subsequent suspension. For fans, such as Michigan native Joseph Anker, “The Game” is a chance to shut up Buckeye fans who have chirped about the scandal for weeks. “I’m so angry,” said Anker said. “This isn’t even about the (Big Ten) title or (College Football Playoff) anymore. I just want their fans to feel the hopeless sadness that they’ve earned with their behavior over the past few weeks.” Saturday’s clash is the last of a three-game…
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