Michigan star QB McCarthy looks to steer clear of distractions ahead of The Game against Ohio State

(21 Nov 2023)
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Ann Arbor, Michigan – 23 October 2023
1. Various of Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy arriving at and participating in a news conference at the university’s football complex

HEADLINE: Star QB McCarthy tries to clear mind of distractions

LOCATION: Ann Arbor, Michigan

ANNOTATION: J.J. McCarthy has a lot to think about this week.

ANNOTATION: There’s the ongoing sign-stealing saga at Michigan.

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2. STILL of McCarthy preparing to throw a pass in a game at Ohio State

ANNOTATION: And No. 2 Ohio State visits McCarthy’s third-ranked Wolverines on Saturday in the latest installment of The Game.

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ARCHIVE: Ann Arbor, Michigan – 14 October 2023
3. STILL of McCarthy preparing to throw in a home game against Indiana

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Ann Arbor, Michigan – 23 October 2023
4. SOUNDBITE (English) J.J. McCarthy, Michigan quarterback:
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“Some of the worst things in life come with the best outcomes.”
5. McCarthy at the news conference

ANNOTATION: Keeping the star Michigan quarterback’s mind free from distractions is paramount.

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Ann Arbor, Michigan – 5 November 2023
6. McCarthy sits down with his back against one of the goalposts and begins to meditate prior to a game against Purdue

ANNOTATION: No problem. McCarthy’s been doing it for years.

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Ann Arbor, Michigan – 23 October 2023
7. SOUNDBITE (English) J.J. McCarthy, Michigan quarterback:
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“I meditate every day. I feel like it's something that I need to help, not just get through the day, but actually dictate the day and really see different moments and every single moment from a higher perspective.”

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Ann Arbor, Michigan – 5 November 2023
8. McCarthy meditates while up against the post

ANNOTATION: The junior has been meditating since high school.

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Ann Arbor, Michigan – 23 October 2023
9. SOUNDBITE (English) J.J. McCarthy, Michigan quarterback:
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“It was actually my senior year. I was going through my first depression, if you will, and I was obsessed with trying to find ways to improve my mental health and improve my overall well-being. And meditation was one of the biggest things that kept popping up. So, I was like, ‘Let's give this a try.’”

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Ann Arbor, Michigan – 5 November 2023
10. McCarthy and some teammates huddle with a staff member on the field before the Purdue game
11. McCarthy meditates

ANNOTATION: He’s been doing it ever since, including before games.

ANNOTATION: And he expects to do so at the Big House in a few days when the Buckeyes try to snap Michigan’s two-game winning streak in the series.

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12. STILL of Ohio State players and fans celebrating a win over Michigan

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ARCHIVE: Columbus, Ohio – 26 November 2022
13. STILL of Michigan defensive lineman Cam Goode waving a team flag after a win over Ohio State

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Ann Arbor, Michigan – 23 October 2023
14. SOUNDBITE (English) J.J. McCarthy, Michigan quarterback:
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“Being able to get on top of that rivalry this last two years has been huge. And we don't plan on being on the other side of that at all anymore. So, we're going to continue to focus on getting better and making sure that we're at our best when we play those guys.”

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Ann Arbor, Michigan – 5 November 2023
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