Harbaugh Presser on BTN 2:25pm
Just caught a program alert on BTN saying there was a press conference coming up at 2:25pm
Mod edit: Update via Mocha Cub. Posbang him here:
**I took some notes to post here for those that couldn't watch the news conference. Picked a random response on the first page so they wouldn't get buried on one of the later pages of this thread. This isn't all quotes, had to do some short-hand notes/paraphrasing to keep up...apologize in advance for any typos or names incorrectly spelled**
QB competition?
Been very good from day 1. Play/competition very good, been improving daily/weekly. All QBs playing at very high level
Do you know starting QB? Will you say before game on Saturday?
Yes they know, they will say before Saturday. I didn’t say I was going to say it before YOU on Saturday.
Jake/Chris on being captains:
2 of the hardest workers, both have great way of being good teammates. Build up other guys around them and make themselves smaller, which makes them big in the eyes of their teammates. Talk/Coach the young players well. Caught Jake helping the young TE’s on several occasions. Chris gives advice to the young defensive lineman (specifically mentioned Ron and Rashan). Captains were voted on by the players. Coach’s votes/freshman votes did not count. That’s why it’s a great honor and means so much.
When you have several worthy candidates for QB, what helps make decision?
All the guys haven’t played in the games in terms of experience. Each has game experience, but here, game experience, want to see the things that will really translate to the games in terms of moving the offense, converting 3rd downs, getting team in end zone, avoiding mistakes that hurt drives and avoid turnovers. Those above all on the list have been what’s been evaluated.
With the addition of Biff Poggi, what do you anticipate his role to be?
No little people, everyone has a role. We all have things that we’re good at and not so good at. Everyone does a little and it adds up to a lot. Has found that to be the case on good, great, championship teams. Football-wise, he’s a line coach at heart and has a great love/affection for it. Biff is good at everything across the board. Trusted agent and known friend.
Bredeson still have a shot at the LT spot?
Yeah everybody is in the mix. Unique thing about college fb is there’s no preseason or warm-up games. Practice/competition rages on. Want guys to put themselves in the position to be ready when called upon. Ben is very close, I wouldn’t anticipate any not playing. He’s acquitting himself very well right now.
Advantage for Hawaii to have worked out some of their kinks or bigger advantage to have film on them first?
They have a very capable rb, qb, good football team. It will come down to when we play good, we’re darn tough to beat. When we don’t, we’re susceptible to be beat. I think that will be the case as well.
What other true frosh will knock on the door to get playing time?
With everything that our frosh have going on, being in summer school. Great way to get their feet under them and get some credits and getting to know the landscape. The rigor at the U of M. Build a great foundation for themselves academically. At football practice, that was the only part of the day they were involved in football (weren’t involved in classroom portion). Wanted to see what they could do athletically, run, catch, track the ball, play with vision, etc. We thought there were quite a few players tracking to be in the 2/3-deep. Last week been catching them up more on the schemes. Thinks they will play in the games soon and there will be a good number of them. David Long covered a go-route in yesterday’s practice as good as it could possibly be covered. From press coverage to the point when the ball got to the receiver, it’s as good as could have been covered. Competitive waters have been boiling.
Do the QBs know who the starter is?
Yes Ben Gedeon, went from role player to this is his defense…? Great player, worker, he’s a football player. Authority figure? That was your word, not mine. That’s not a word that comes to my mind.
No depth chart yet, does that mean there’s still competition for the positions, is that a good thing this close to the season?
I always thought of that as a good thing. Iron sharpening iron. Very good thing that’s written in the bible, from the word of God
Asked about Kaep/anthem?
I acknowledge his right to do that. I don’t respect the motivation or the action.
This time last year still a lot of unknowns, how has that differed this year & with expectations, are they meet-able?
That discussion has been raging on and we’re looking forward to having at it. Can’t wait to watch guys compete
With schedule starting how it is (implied weakness of schedule starting out) is it hard not to look forward?
Football is rough sport, don’t want to show lack of respect towards opponents each week. Very respectful approach for each and every game we play.
Will Kenny do all 3 aspects of kicking?
He can, but don’t know if he will. Kenny is best at all 3 (punting, kickoffs, field goals). If that remains the case, he will do all three. Would like him to not have to do all three. Closer competition in kickoffs and field goals. Quinn close in those. Ryan Tice (spelling?) making a lot of field goals, doing a good job. We’ll see.
How much have Jabrill and Jourdan been on offense, specifically Jabrill?
Yes (LOL)
How much?
We don’t go into that. There’s options, they’re all on the table. Anything to share on injuries, long-term injuries? No, nothing for public consumption.
JGB.
August 29th, 2016 at 7:04 PM ^
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August 29th, 2016 at 8:16 PM ^
and I'm glad the asshole killer died, along with anybody else who engages in that kind of action towards LEOs who put their lives on the line every day.
That doesn't change the fact that there is a huge disparity in the way deadly force is administered to different populations by LEOs across the country.
It's not every cop and not every department, but if you're saying that there are no disparities that result in some people—including children—being shot on sight and others being talked down without shots being fired even though they're waving weapons around, you're misinformed.
August 29th, 2016 at 3:24 PM ^
Yeah, probably best to deflect that one. "Focusing on the 2016 Michigan team" and what not.
August 29th, 2016 at 3:20 PM ^
ESPN says that answer "ripped" Kaepernick's protest, but that's the most poilitcally correct answer he could have given to offend the fewest people.
August 29th, 2016 at 3:25 PM ^
That is the perfect time to say that he is just there to talk about Michigan football with the first game less than a week away.
But he is passionate and probably speaking to his honest thoughts.
August 29th, 2016 at 3:30 PM ^
His answer had far more to do with honesty than political correctness.
August 29th, 2016 at 3:23 PM ^
August 29th, 2016 at 3:30 PM ^
At least PTI and around the horn aren't on this week, because that is where a lot of average sports fan gets their news and opinions.
August 29th, 2016 at 2:48 PM ^
"Iron sharpening iron. It's in the bible, it's got to be a good thing. From the word of God...it is a good thing."
Man, he is giving us pearls.
August 29th, 2016 at 2:57 PM ^
Uh oh. Mentioning the Bible . . . he's gonna be on Bando's list and a bunch of others at MGoBlog. With saying that kind of stuff, ship him out to the SEC. Doesn't fit at Michigan. /s
August 29th, 2016 at 3:08 PM ^
Yep, we're really uptight here, no Bible talk and no photos of attractive women (in order not to upset the likes of Mrs. SRKass).
August 29th, 2016 at 3:16 PM ^
Actually, no objection here. Please, talk about the Bible and post photos of attractive women. I would welcome either. In fact, I'm smiling contemplating this. And iirc, Brian has no problems with pictures of Scarlett Johansson in particular. Plus pics of noted Michigan fan Gisselle Bundchen and Kate Upton are always welcome.
August 29th, 2016 at 3:20 PM ^
August 29th, 2016 at 3:24 PM ^
.....you've changed.....I don't like it.
August 29th, 2016 at 3:53 PM ^
August 29th, 2016 at 2:51 PM ^
Guy wants to know who will be competing with Kenny Allen for the kicking duties.
Harbs danced around that baby by talkinga but how good a kicker Kenny is.
August 29th, 2016 at 2:51 PM ^
August 29th, 2016 at 2:53 PM ^
"With the schedule startign with Hawaii and UCF is it hard not to look ahead to Michigan State, Ohio State, and the Big Ten?"
I mean it's a reasonable question in the abstract, I guess, but what is the expected answer? In the history of the world has a coach ever not given the same answer to that?
"Good point, bud, Hawai'i sucks so yeah 100% looking ahead."
August 29th, 2016 at 2:52 PM ^
Reporter: How many plays will Jabrill play on offense?
I mean, seriously.....wtf?
August 29th, 2016 at 2:54 PM ^
Howard Griffith thinks it's "interesting" that the quarterbacks know who the starter is.
It's 5 days before kickoff. Is it really that confounding?
August 29th, 2016 at 3:04 PM ^
If Howard hung around here a bit he'd have known who our QB was last Friday night.
August 29th, 2016 at 2:56 PM ^
August 29th, 2016 at 2:57 PM ^
Players know who the starting QB is.
Kenny Allen is best at all 3 phases, but they'd rather not use him in all 3
David Long hype - covered a Go route as well as it could be defended
On Kaep, he acknowledges the action, but doesn't respect it (paraphrased)
Not much else of note.
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August 29th, 2016 at 3:09 PM ^
I missed the first few minutes when they probably first discussed the QB situation. Saw a segment later where JH said the QBs themselves know who's #1. Does the entire team know, or just the QBs?
August 29th, 2016 at 3:23 PM ^
They'd be into game week prep by now and the 1st team reps together with much less shuffling than during camp. So, pretty much by necessity, the players would all know.
August 29th, 2016 at 2:57 PM ^
August 29th, 2016 at 3:30 PM ^
only speaks with his hands.
August 29th, 2016 at 3:05 PM ^
Im watching them talking to the players . I love listening to the players from Michigan. You listen to players from other teams speak and they just dont seem to be as bright . Does anyone else notice that or is it just the homer in me ?
August 29th, 2016 at 3:27 PM ^
I feel like there is a long term injury on the team. Obviously, Harbaugh doesn't give much on any question that is asked. But, he'll usually make some general comments regarding health. He didn't even respond today.
August 29th, 2016 at 3:09 PM ^
Tuned into Big Ten and had my day ruined!!! I think my most hated Buckeye of all time is Robert Smith and now he is on B1G television. I thought I was rid of him after ESPN gave him the boot. I can't win!
August 29th, 2016 at 3:36 PM ^
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August 29th, 2016 at 3:37 PM ^
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August 29th, 2016 at 3:47 PM ^
Nah. Just as Kaepernick is free to voice his opinion and be judged by them, so is Harbaugh. I'd hope most are understanding of both sides, and if not, they need to be. Statements like this can profer debate and push that process.
It's Harbaugh - he doesn't respect anyone sitting for the flag, and he doesn't care if people aren't OK with that. And it's OK for him if he doesn't care.
August 29th, 2016 at 3:52 PM ^
It isn't not standing for the anthem/flag, oraction, it is criticizing the "motivation" that is problematic.
August 29th, 2016 at 4:05 PM ^
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August 29th, 2016 at 4:12 PM ^
I apologize for misspeaking my true sentiments. To clarify, I support Colin's motivation. It's his method of action that I take exception to
August 29th, 2016 at 3:48 PM ^
August 29th, 2016 at 4:09 PM ^
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August 29th, 2016 at 4:21 PM ^
Will not come to Michigan because of what Harbaugh said about Kapernick? The young millenials barely remember what they had for breakfast.
If they win, they'll come, period. Coaches say dumb, controversial stuff all the time.
Mike Leach still managed to bring in a top 50 class coaching a college that has basically been dead in the water forever, after supposedly locking a kid in a closet.
Harbaugh will be fine.
August 29th, 2016 at 4:28 PM ^
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August 29th, 2016 at 5:17 PM ^
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August 29th, 2016 at 7:18 PM ^
I hope the black community is smarter than to fall for a guy that not only refused to stand for the anthem but wore a Fidel Castro shirt afterwards. Trying to stand up against oppression while endorsing a dictator who's killed thousands of his own people.
August 29th, 2016 at 5:00 PM ^
August 29th, 2016 at 5:15 PM ^
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August 29th, 2016 at 5:34 PM ^
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August 29th, 2016 at 4:10 PM ^
He posted this tweet shortly after the news conference, though I don't see anyone reporting on it...
https://twitter.com/CoachJim4UM/status/770347232923189252
August 29th, 2016 at 4:09 PM ^
I see Coach has already tweeted an apology. He'll probably need to still further address this at his next presser.
August 29th, 2016 at 4:40 PM ^