JH =/= JH
Enjoying watching the basketball team play, but Juwan Howard's halftime interview got me thinking.
Does anybody else wish Jim Harbaugh was a bit more like Howard? Speaking strictly on personality/demeanor here.
Now, this could be a reflection of the sour taste of multiple tough football seasons, and ofcourse Howard is the new, fresh face. But I do enjoy his calm, 'cool' demeanor. I guess I'm speaking mostly in terms of how he handles press/interviews, and just the way he speaks and the vibe he gives off.
This is completely unrelated to the fiery Harbaugh we need on the sidelines, because I personally love when he gets animated and shows emotion. But as far as press, interviews, etc. Harbaugh comes off very quirky, very odd. His answers and way of speaking usually seem a bit weird, in my opinion.
I also wonder if Harbaugh's quirkiness could lead to a disconnect with players. It already seems like Howard is very connected and has a relatability factor with his players.
I'm not saying Harbaugh has or could lose the locker room, but I have wondered why his teams don't usually seem fiery and wondered how willing the team really was to go to battle for the coach.
Just my thoughts.
December 11th, 2019 at 10:30 PM ^
Thread == shit
December 11th, 2019 at 11:58 PM ^
The title alone makes this an instant classic. Dickens should be glad he does not have to compete with this tale of two coaches.
December 12th, 2019 at 8:11 AM ^
I thought it was Jim Harbaugh =\= John Harbaugh thread.
December 12th, 2019 at 12:27 PM ^
That would be really confusing for some people.
December 12th, 2019 at 10:03 AM ^
Dickens Cider?
December 12th, 2019 at 11:55 AM ^
It was the best of times it was the blurst of times...........
December 12th, 2019 at 12:56 PM ^
It was the best of times, it was the worst of threads.....
December 12th, 2019 at 12:37 PM ^
while i agree that this thread is shit, i don't fully understand what makes this one different from half the other threads on the board that get upvoted but are essentially just people exposing their aimless inner monologues to the public like they were a flasher at a park.
December 12th, 2019 at 12:47 PM ^
The atypically stupid title.
December 12th, 2019 at 12:49 PM ^
degrees of stupid; understood and fair point.
December 11th, 2019 at 10:30 PM ^
As Coach Howard would say, I respectfully disagree with your take.
December 11th, 2019 at 10:31 PM ^
I don’t care about personality unless they’re an asshole. If our coach is not an asshole on or off the court, they can be as demonstrative, reserved, enthusiastic, fiery, composed etc as they want to be. How someone is with the media is also not an indicator of how they are behind closed doors with their team.
December 11th, 2019 at 11:18 PM ^
I wouldn't even care if they were assholes. Just don't get caught cheating, and win. Nothing else matters.
December 11th, 2019 at 11:30 PM ^
This person gets it.
Many high performing athletes / sports personalities are assholes in real life. For every Drew Brees there's a dozen Randy Johnsons.
They're not paid to kiss our asses. They are paid to win.
December 12th, 2019 at 11:55 AM ^
Justin Verlander is reputed to be a complete jerk to people who have nothing to offer him. But is he a winner on the mound.
December 11th, 2019 at 10:31 PM ^
This take is hot. Real hot. Howard has only been a HC for all of 9 games.
December 12th, 2019 at 9:07 AM ^
10 games. Although I guess, technically, your post was before the game ended.
December 11th, 2019 at 10:33 PM ^
I kinda wish Harbaugh was a little more like Betty White. Not in sideline demeanor or in interviews or really at all but just old as shit because....well no reason at all. Good stuff.
December 11th, 2019 at 10:36 PM ^
Probably a good discussion for a sidebar.
Who is your favorite Golden Girl, and why?
December 11th, 2019 at 11:12 PM ^
Easily Sophia. I loved her sarcastic quips. Also thought it was funny that the actress playing Sophia was younger than her on-screen daughter.
December 11th, 2019 at 11:16 PM ^
And as a sidebar to a sidebar, who is your favorite Hot in Cleveland Girl, and why isn’t it Jane Leeves?
December 11th, 2019 at 11:31 PM ^
Plus you just gotta know Betty White is a freak behind closed doors. +1 for that alone.
December 11th, 2019 at 10:35 PM ^
Harbaugh was one of the shittiest plays in sports history away from being 10-1 to start his career. I would even say he was a much bigger relief at the time saving us from a near decade of disaster. Jury is still out but both are good. Basketball starts in March to a certain extent. College football starts in the first week. We shall see how we progress.
December 11th, 2019 at 10:40 PM ^
Well, here's what I think.
December 11th, 2019 at 10:42 PM ^
Bang me!
Maybe Harbaugh's quirkiness is wearing on me because the team hasn't won as many big games ?♂️
December 11th, 2019 at 10:58 PM ^
I don’t think anyone can deny that Harbaugh is a weird guy. I’m sure players and recruits notice he’s a little odd and he’s not the kind of guy you would just want to hang out with outside of football, but he lives for football. He knows football. He’s beyond passionate about Michigan football and I’m sure players and recruits notice that as well.
He’s our weird coach and will be as long as he wants to be. Also, Juwan is the definition of cool. It’s not fair to compare Harbaugh or anyone to him in regards to coolness.
December 12th, 2019 at 11:06 AM ^
You pretty much nailed exactly what I was thinking. The OP wasn't about quality of the two coaches, just personality.
Howard's coolness is refreshing after 5 years of Harbaugh being an oddball every time I hear him speak lol.
Love em both, though.
December 12th, 2019 at 2:16 PM ^
"he's beyond passionate about Michigan football" --- Soooooo that means he should remain the Michigan head coach ROFLMFAO...
I loved listening to Bob Ufer, he had a passion for Michigan Football that was second to none, but I wouldn't have wanted him coaching on the sidelines (maybe giving the speech in the locker room but that's all).
"he's our weird coach and will be as long as he wants to be"... and that's your problem right there. The only unconditional love in this universe should be a parent loving/caring for a child, it's not inverse, nor is spousal love unconditional... but holy fuck you idiots are giving JH the unconditional love even after he's been used like a cheap whore by OSU every year he's been here.
I still remember back in the day after the App State game, people calling for Carr's head to roll. He was the only coach to give this University an NC in the modern era, had a better bowl record than Bo, and showed a hell of a lot of poise. Actually I believe car would be more successful now than ever. But yeah, lets keep the wack-job on the sidelines who can't make up his mind on schemes, and constantly gets out coached by OSU.... outcoached by a 41yr old recently (just a baby) at his first HC job.
Same 9-3 team will show up next year, same horrible QB play, questionable RB play, and an a he'll look bewildered on the sidelines.
Our 2019 Record: 9-4
December 11th, 2019 at 10:46 PM ^
I was told there would be no math.
December 11th, 2019 at 10:48 PM ^
Delete this crap
December 12th, 2019 at 9:24 AM ^
Because it's stupid.
December 12th, 2019 at 2:21 PM ^
I agree... paying a wack job an obscene amount of money for a 9-4 season is very...
STUPID!!!!
December 12th, 2019 at 9:30 AM ^
very punchable face
December 11th, 2019 at 10:53 PM ^
No...I like Jim Harbaugh for who he is and I like Juwan Howard for who he is. Let's stop trying to make everyone the same and instead enjoy what's unique about them.
December 12th, 2019 at 2:23 PM ^
Harbaugh is unique alright... his RECORD VS OSU IS UNIQUE among all UM football coaches.
December 11th, 2019 at 10:53 PM ^
F off
December 11th, 2019 at 10:54 PM ^
Member when Lloyd gave halftime interviews?
December 12th, 2019 at 3:01 AM ^
Some of them I found precious.
December 11th, 2019 at 10:58 PM ^
Your thoughts should have forever stayed where they originated. Has the board always been Snowflake Central?
December 11th, 2019 at 11:10 PM ^
December 11th, 2019 at 11:16 PM ^
Happy having both JHs coaching Michigan.
December 11th, 2019 at 11:21 PM ^
Kinda wish Howard had more harbaugh in him and maybe the refs wouldn’t have fucked us all night. Does he ever argue a call? He plays nice guy a little too much for me...
December 12th, 2019 at 7:58 AM ^
Underwood went at the refs at the end of the 1st half. Look how that worked out for his team in the 2nd half. I agree with your take.
December 11th, 2019 at 11:22 PM ^
You sure about that? Michigan came up short on the road yet again. Same as Harbaugh.
December 12th, 2019 at 12:49 AM ^
You're one to talk about coming up short.