The athletic department must show support for Jim Harbaugh
John U. Bacon made an incredible and, at this stage, obvious point; Jim Harbaugh's future with the program is dependent on support from the athletic department. A plethora of NCAA investigations will not push Jim into another organization but Michigan can.
Everyone that supports Michigan football must have complete confidence that Warde Manuel and the athletic department are doing everything they can to show support for Coach Harbaugh. We should not have to guess where the administration stands regardless of the investigation. A public statement of support for Jim Harbaugh regardless of the investigation's outcome could potentially do wonders in bolstering the relationship between Harbaugh and the school. Also, a contract should be presented as quickly as possible that not only makes Coach Harbaugh the highest paid in the Big 10 but all of college football.
Jim Harbaugh is leading a successful program with young men who love playing for him. We can tell by the interviews and conduct of Michigan's captains that this team is filled with good character guys that will make Harbaugh look good for decades. Jim built this at Michigan and he should be supported publicly and privately as he continues this work at Michigan.
This school had to endure a long period of medocrity on the football field and, while it took some time, Harbaugh has turned things around emphatically. Our team is enjoying one it's best stretches of winning in our program's history. This team is going to potentially break the record for most draft picks in the NFL by one school. Finally, the athletes that Jim has recruited have done well in the academic field.
Knowing that Michigan has it within its power to back and retain Jim Harbaugh but instead effectively pushes him out the door is a mistake that could cost it for decades. The school must not let this happen. If John U Bacon is right and the relationship with Manuel and Harbaugh is icy then Manuel must change this. If he refuses to do so then he should be fired. Please if you are reading this and have influence support Coach Harbaugh and Go Blue!
October 25th, 2023 at 6:43 PM ^
Warde wont do shit except bend over and ask for more, while asking them to call him a slut and spit in his mouth.
October 25th, 2023 at 7:30 PM ^
Warde obviously dislikes him. It will have to come from admin leadership, which is unlikely under the circumstances.
October 25th, 2023 at 10:42 PM ^
Warde you can no longer pretend to be an academic if you are too dumb to realize great football helps your entire institution to produce more academics. Book smart does not mean street smart nor life smart. Warde is a clown for not speaking out against the witch hunt of Michigan football. He makes the school appear weak and vulnerable.
October 25th, 2023 at 11:08 PM ^
It is quite apparent where a stooge like Warde stands on this issue. Forget support, good chance Jim is hung out to dry. Stinks of politics and personal agenda. Disgusting this is happening openly at our esteemed college.
October 26th, 2023 at 1:13 AM ^
And this is where Warde Manuel kills us yet again. He never stands up for the team, never goes on the offensive, and will bend down and take it instead of fight back
October 27th, 2023 at 9:18 AM ^
Negotiate a penalty. Michigan will buy all D1 FBS (132) and FCS (128) teams headset radio systems. GSC systems are $2500/school, that is $650K. Round it up to $1M. Double it $2M. Write the check, Warde. Let's get back to playing the game on the field.
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DONE.