Beating Ohio State is personal, too
"I hate to say it," Bolden said, "but there was stuff that went on with Notre Dame and 'Ohio' as well...with both those schools. I don't wanna say it upset me, but I have personal reasons to beat Notre Dame and Ohio."
Bolden's dislike of the Buckeyes stems from several poor experiences during the recruiting process.
"Ohio State didn't recruit me at the beginning. They didn't recruit me as much towards the end either. I wouldn't change my mind about Michigan even if they had. I am an Ohio kid who wanted to be a Michigan man. Now I want to beat Michigan State, Ohio State and Notre Dame every year."
Beating Ohio State was a major selling point for Bolden and there was an image put in his head by defensive coordinator Greg Mattison that has him excited about starting his career at Michigan.
"Coach Mattison wants to see me at the 'Shoe with a power play coming right at me, and me stuffing it," Bolden said proudly.
Even though he has to wait over a year before taking the field at the Big House, Bolden is just enjoying the fruits of being a Wolverine now, and the personal reasons he has to beat the Wolverines' rivals, is driving him to be the best player he can be.
"Going back home and wearing the Block M and walking down the street, whether it be Cincinnati or Columbus, it just gives you a special feeling. It fills you with pride. I just love Michigan and we are going to beat the tar out of 'Ohio' and Notre Dame."
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