Jim Harbaugh Appreciation Thread

Gotta agree. I had some real misgivings after the MSU game, but I was always hopeful he could right the ship. 2020 is looking more like an outlier, a young team, gutted by the loss of two of their critical players. Felt the coach was dispirited, which was reflected in the team’s play. I will say Coach Harbaugh is resilient, and he’s made some outstanding coaching moves. Still some tough games ahead, but I like the team’s attitude. 

I loved his composure and tone after the win with Jenny Taft. He was focused, humble, and quick to credit his other coaches or players. I have seen far too many coaches make it about themselves after a breakout win, but he is the same guy he has always been who puts his staff and team first.  He took half the salary with a tiny buyout (betting on himself), and you can see by his actions as well as his physical appearance and words, that this job means everything to him. We are fortunate to have a coach who represents our beloved university by valuing integrity, academic excellence, leadership, and excellence on the field. He is still coaching for his job every week, but I will continue to cheer hard for him every week as I have gladly done since 2015.

This was his first win as an underdog at Michigan - it took too long, but it happened. His track record prior to Michigan is exceptional. For those who gave up on him, he might just win you over before all is said and done. I tip the cap to him, regardless of if he breaks through against osu, because he has poured his heart and soul into this program.  But man, imagine the joy we and he would experience if we slay Goliath on Thanksgiving Saturday!

I'm all in on this Harbaugh with any sort of emotion. He seems to have channeled his old self which won, but often seemed to rub refs and opposing coaches the wrong way far too often for comfort, while diverting those antics toward genuine pleasure and love for team, staff and game. 

We all know a loss or two is still the most likely outcome, and Bowser is always waiting for us in the final round, but at least we can now give it our best shot and follow his emotional lead as fans. 

I was unhappy with last season, but never talked Coach down.  He still needs to do more.  In his time with Michigan he has kept making changes to try and get us to the top.  This years team has been fun to watch.  Lets get them buckeyes now. 

Great job thus far. Beat Nebraska  

I am 27 years old. My good Michigan memories in my life reside with Jim Harbaugh at the helm. All in all, with him leading the team, he gives us a chance to be really good every year. He has given us amazing days like yesterday, and rough days like OSU ‘18. But he is ours. Forever Go Blue

This comment acknowledges that he dropped some pounds which, from personal experience, can often make all the difference in the world on your outlook. Unfortunately, I think I dropped some weight because I cut almost 99% of dairy (sorry Fairlife aka Harbaugh milk). It's great to see him pumping fists and smiling on the sidelines. Truly.

It was great to see Coach and Cade having a smiling, arm over shoulders exchange in the pregame.  Cade came out looking calm and collected.  Coach does seem different this year, sure.  I’m just glad he is enjoying his job.  Life is short.  Namaste.

He is Maize and Blue through and through. He is a competitor. You have to be if you want to be a coach in Super Bowl. He showed this game he is not about just running the ball. He is willing to adapt in his own way. I would love for him to get us a one or two national championship, and go and try to win a super bowl. He is our player and would love for him to achieve the highest accolade (after our B1G championships and NC ofcourse )

Loved how fired up he got on the punt recovery after Wisconsin touched it. Love how he talked about needing to be better with a balance attack.

 They  game planned for the opponent and attacked their weakness. Used the pass game to open the run game. Loved the in game adjustment of using JJ for qb keeps plus letting him air it out. Now that's one more dynamic teams will have to prep for. Absolutely  Love that he put together a student Council. Talks to 4 kids from each class twice a week. GO BLUE. 

Jimmy is a great coach, and competitor.  His track record speaks for itself.

He also cares about Michigan - even more so than any of us here on this blog.

He's the right guy for this job.  I've never, ever doubted that, even if we can agree that some of the play calls lack imagination occasionally.

I love the changes he's made this year, and the energy I see in the players, the coaches, the staff, and Jimmy.  Feels like they all like each other, and are playing for each other.  That's a great formula.

I'm all in.  LFG.  On to Nebraska

Loving the new Michigan team. Biggest improvement was bringing in defensive friends from his brother in Baltimore.

He has done this before at Michigan... Unfortunately we haven't beaten OSU, which I have always said is the only issue people have with him.

To get rid of him with the hopes of finding someone to beat OSU has always been a silly idea.  Campbell cant beat Iowa. Fickell isn't coming to UM... 

I was one of the people that came on here last year and wondered whether Jim was okay. And perhaps what was lost in that question is that he had a right to be, I guess, “not okay”.

It was an awful year societally, but also, with a child battling health concerns/in the NICU, our coach was facing pressures that many of us need to confront, but often have the ability to do so without a beaming spotlight shining on us.

I’m glad to see Coach approaching life with a more positive spirit this year, but moreover, I hope it means the things he’s had to battle as a human have also taken a turn for the better.

Yes!  Make this thread a sticky.  Our memory seems to be short around here.
The comments are great and I have nothing more to really add. I’ve been a 100% Harbaugh supporter up until last year when I started to waiver a bit.  After today, those feelings of doubt are long gone.  We still have the brutal part of the schedule coming up.  I hope they can stay focused because that team that played yesterday can hang with anyone.  Let’s keep it going!

I will remain cautiously optimistic. He has started to change his generic offense compared to the last couple years which was something I was looking at. He finally got a road win against one of the best Ds in wiscy at their place. That’s super impressive. I think this solidifies another year which I think I will be okay with. The other measurement is rivals. If he can win against MSU or OSU I would be pretty excited for the following year. I want him to be our coach and take us to the promise land. Still don’t know if he’s the one though. Prove me wrong Jimmy!