Harbaugh talks about spring ball 2024 with SVO

Submitted by MaizeandBlueBleeder on January 9th, 2024 at 12:45 AM

Harbaugh talked about 2024 starting 1 month later after Valentines Day…sounds to me like he’s coming BACK!

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Blau

January 9th, 2024 at 1:31 AM ^

Makes me think back to 2018, 2019, and 2020 when many folks, including those here on the blog, were concerned with both his physical and mental health. And to their point, he visibly looked like a man that had been beaten down by his dedication to his love of football while not winning the big games.

Truly a Michigan Man and a testament to the statement that Those Who Stay, Will Be Champions.

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gobluem

January 9th, 2024 at 12:55 AM ^

He also had about a million times to say he was back for sure and didn't

 

I'm just enjoying the night and the season. Anything else is just the cherry on top

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The Mad Hatter

January 9th, 2024 at 1:05 AM ^

Imagine, we could just be at the beginning of a decade of dominance.

If Jim is the kind of man I think he is, he'll be at Michigan until he hangs up his cleats. What could possibly be a better legacy?

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The Blue Collar

January 9th, 2024 at 1:07 AM ^

If Jim decides to leave, I'll root for him wherever he goes, even Chicago.

But I did take the "start a month later" as giving himself time for a decision/interviews, etc. 

Either way, Michigan will be fine.

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sharklover

January 9th, 2024 at 1:10 AM ^

We'll see. He seemed a little reluctant to commit to an answer. But it sounds like he isn't shutting the door on another season. 

At the end of the interview, he got the team number wrong ;) He said team 142. Although, really is kind of fitting. This team just finished up the business that was left undone by 142. So sort of true.

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bdneely4

January 9th, 2024 at 1:13 AM ^

I sure hope this was an unusual slip of the tongue from Jim. He is the best coach for Michigan. He is great for college football and if he stays will change a lot for the players with his voice and dedication to what is deserved. I hope he stays here and coaches until he is 90 years old. Go Blue!

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Z

January 9th, 2024 at 1:22 AM ^

Guys, I'm enjoying this championship, not worrying about who is head coach next year.  Because the program is likely in good shape next year, no matter who the head coach is.

Harbaugh is the CEO right now.  It's the CEOs job to determine if there is going to be one month or two months off between the final game and Spring Practice.  You don't just wing it, you have a schedule.

All that to say, I wouldn't take his words as any sign one way or another what his plans are.  
 

And just a personal feeling: I don't honestly care.  If he leaves I wouldn't blame him, and I'll also feel good about the Michigan program as long as certain key staff is retained.  And frankly, after tonight, I could probably have this be my college football sunset season and not go through the big emotions any more.  Watch as a more casual fan.

So satisfied right now.  Didn't think the Kharmic scales would ever balance for UM football.  May be time to color my chips now that I'm finally in the emotional black

 

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alum96

January 9th, 2024 at 1:50 AM ^

Saw it but wouldn't read much into it - could have signed a contract a month ago and put this all to bed and not have to deal with it on signing day on where he is going.  Whatever he decides I understand.  Very few men have won a SB and CFB NC (I believe 4) so he could chase that carrot.  I think he is better built for CFB with his personality as it can wear on 27 year old men who are with him for 7 years vs 19 year olds who max out at 5 years.

Moore is an emotional leader I get it but the heart v mind is important. Minter just led one of the best defenses we have seen - if he doesnt hate recruiting and wants to stay in CFB - would prefer he be HC.  

Not going to fuss either way - this is not Bama with the cheating and no one going to school or OSU with the cheating and online school of basket weaving. 

We had the best 3 year run in the program since well, 50+ years ago.  Whatever happens happens at this point.  10 year grace period at this point being realistic on the landscape of cheaters and $$ and many programs not requiring their players to care a bit about school.

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JonathanE

January 9th, 2024 at 5:45 AM ^

I think the OP is being a bit optimistic. Hearing a lot of the Harbaugh interviews, to me, it sounds more like he is really going to take some NFL interviews and if he is offered, I believe he is leaving. 

I feel that Harbaugh leaving will rip this program apart. Right now, it is bad enough that a lot of the leaders of this team are either out of eligibility or are eligible to turn pro and may grade as a high draft pick. Every team has to work through a reload but losing Harbaugh plus whoever follows him to the pros, I think would really hurt this program. Next year's schedule is not a cream puff, and you can add Washington to the list of schools who have been bullied and are looking for some payback.

There may be no more games on the schedule but until Harbaugh signs that extension, I don't think the wild ride of this season is over. 

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