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“Screaming in His Triple H Voice”: Blake Corum Pokes Fun at Michigan’s Tight End in Post-Game Interview

Published 11/26/2023, 5:24 PM EST

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The Michigan Wolverines are celebrating their latest victory against the Ohio State Buckeyes as they triumphed 30-24 in ‘The Game’. And while the Nov. 5 game will remain an important date to every Michigan player, it is a particularly special day for star running back Blake Corum who not only made a statement in the last game but also celebrated his birthday with this major victory. The newly turned 23-year-old star also threw a hilarious spotlight on a fellow teammate. 

In the postgame conference interview, AJ Barner along with other Michigan star players like JJ McCarthy and Rod Moore, spoke on their most recent victory over Ohio State. The star running back stated how coach Sherrone Moore and fellow teammate AJ Barner would get him hyped up during the game.

Blake Corum exposes TE AJ Barner’s special voice

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Corum recounted how the coach and his fellow players hyped him up before the games. Apparently, Coach Moore would always say “smash” and their TE would scream in his special style. Blake Corum credited Barner for hyping the play saying, “You have AJ Barner over there screaming in his Triple H voice, ‘It’s time to play the game’ and that gets me hyped up.”

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Corum also said that these things stimulate him to perform better. It’s a significant game day for Corum who celebrated his 23rd birthday by completing the game with 88 yards and two touchdowns while QB JJ McCarthy secured 148 yards and a touchdown. 

A bright future awaits Michigan 

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Even before the commencement of The Game, suspense filled the air. Offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore, who is replacing head coach Jim Harbaugh for the fourth time this season, told JJ McCarthy before the game, “In critical situations, I’m going to out the ball in your hands.” The star QB went 16 for 20 in the last game. With 25 seconds left, Rod Moore made an interception leading to a final 30-24 win over the Buckeyes. 

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Now if Michigan beats Iowa in the next championship game, they’ll secure a third straight appearance at the College Football Playoff. But even as Michigan fans celebrate the undefeated season, this is not a time to be complacent for the Wolverines as Blake Corum stated, “We’re not done.”

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When the Big Ten East and West top contenders meet on December 3, it will be quite a thrilling showdown. Michigan remains undefeated 12-0 while Iowa recorded two defeats this season as they head toward the Big Ten Championship game. Will the Wolverines be able to pull off a clean record and win the conference title? Wait and watch. 

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Khosalu Puro is an NFL writer at EssentiallySports. She comes with a unique ability to delve deep into the emotions of football athletes, their families, and fans, making her the perfect storyteller. Her coverage of Deion Sanders has been especially riveting for Prime Time's fans, showcasing her ability to provide layered coverage.
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