In a surprising turn of events, the Kalamazoo Growlers, a baseball team from Michigan, have offered Ohio State coach Ryan Day their third base coaching position. The move comes in response to the recent loss suffered by Ohio State at the hands of rival Michigan, and the trolling comments made by Wolverines coach Jim Harbaugh.

The Kalamazoo Growlers, who are part of the Northwoods League, a summer collegiate baseball league, sent out a press release on Monday announcing their offer to Day. The position would entail coaching third base, as well as surveillance and scouting duties. The team's owner, Brian Colopy, expressed confidence in Day's abilities, stating that they believe he was "born for the position."

The troll by the Growlers is a direct reference to statements made by Jim Harbaugh about Ryan Day in 2021. Following Michigan's victory, Harbaugh had remarked, "Some people who are standing on third base think they hit a triple, but they didn't." This comment sparked controversy and added fuel to an already heated rivalry between the two coaches.

The Wolverines' win over the Buckeyes marked their third consecutive victory in the rivalry series, despite Harbaugh's suspension for Saturday's game. Michigan's dominance on the field has undoubtedly contributed to the growing tension between the coaching staff.

Furthermore, Harbaugh finally addressed his "born on third base" comment directed at Day, acknowledging that he was indeed referring to the Ohio State coach. Their feud appears to have begun in 2020 when Harbaugh expressed dissatisfaction with how Day managed his program. In response, Day reportedly told his players that Michigan should hope for a mercy rule since they would be beaten by 100 points. Harbaugh admitted that those comments had irked him and his "born on third base" remark was a counterpunch.

When asked about Harbaugh's 2021 comments ahead of the 2022 matchup, Day chose not to comment, stating that his focus was solely on the upcoming game.

The offer from the Kalamazoo Growlers adds another interesting twist to the ongoing drama between Harbaugh and Day. While it remains to be seen whether Day will consider the coaching offer, one thing is for certain – the rivalry between Ohio State and Michigan, both on and off the field, continues unabated.