Paul Finebaum defends Jim Harbaugh
After having Teddy Greenstein on his radio show this afternoon Paul Finebaum defended Jim Harbaugh and called this a media driven "non story." Was pretty amused it was getting all this attention.
He also said Harbaugh is going to win a national title "very soon, possibly next year."
Paul has been a big Harbaugh supporter since he was hired and it's good to see someone with the media profile he has taking this stance, especially after the tantrum Valenti threw today.
January 21st, 2016 at 5:48 PM ^
Paul has covered Bama for years. He has seen it all with recruiting. People up here haven't. I am indifferent, but I can see both sides (don't care just win vs. this isn't the best approach).
January 21st, 2016 at 5:50 PM ^
So have we officially joined the dark side then?
January 21st, 2016 at 6:36 PM ^
January 21st, 2016 at 8:01 PM ^
listen everyone... why dont we start handing out participation trophies also, so everyones feelings dont get hurt...
January 21st, 2016 at 8:17 PM ^
January 21st, 2016 at 6:58 PM ^
I can feel your anger. It gives you focus. Makes you stronger.
January 21st, 2016 at 7:27 PM ^
Darth Vader went to Michigan. We are the Dark Side.
January 21st, 2016 at 7:46 PM ^
Got his JD here. Had a super successful career in litigation before he joined the Empire.
January 21st, 2016 at 8:26 PM ^
January 22nd, 2016 at 9:55 AM ^
A Michigan engineer would have known to cover the exhaust ports.
January 21st, 2016 at 9:34 PM ^
January 21st, 2016 at 7:42 PM ^
Back in Bo's days UM and OSU had way more players than today, they would take guys they probably knew weren't going to play to keep them away from MSU or Indiana, was that wrong? No it was the way it was, if players didn't want to come they could go elsewhere. Now scholarships are more limited so the coaches have to make sure they get the best they can get, why, because if they don't they will get fired, see Brady Hoke. UM hired Harbaugh to win and win he will. Will a few players be dissapointed because they got "cut" in the recruiting process yes. They can go play somewhere else in the past they sat and waited. There will be thousands of high school players dissapointed because they aren't able to play in college, that is the way it is. Harbaugh isn't going after a participation trophy.
January 21st, 2016 at 7:58 PM ^
January 21st, 2016 at 8:11 PM ^
Ofc were back!!
January 21st, 2016 at 8:27 PM ^
It gives you focus.
January 21st, 2016 at 11:48 PM ^
Back in Bo's days UM and OSU had way more players than today, they would take guys they probably knew weren't going to play to keep them away from MSU or Indiana, was that wrong? No it was the way it was, if players didn't want to come they could go elsewhere. Now scholarships are more limited so the coaches have to make sure they get the best they can get, why, because if they don't they will get fired, see Brady Hoke. UM hired Harbaugh to win and win he will. Will a few players be dissapointed because they got "cut" in the recruiting process yes. They can go play somewhere else in the past they sat and waited. There will be thousands of high school players dissapointed because they aren't able to play in college, that is the way it is. Harbaugh isn't going after a participation trophy.
January 22nd, 2016 at 11:47 AM ^
I think people are over reacting to this Swenson thing. Word on the street is that UM wanted him to camp here, so they could see him in person...He didn't. They then told him you have to earn your scholarship with impressive senior film...Again he did not. So people are complaining saying take an unimpressive kid that hasn't improved just because our former coach offered him way to early? That's bs. That's not the real world. If you want something you have to go get it and earn it.
January 21st, 2016 at 5:51 PM ^
It been an absolute nightmare around here.
January 21st, 2016 at 6:13 PM ^
I don't think anyone cares outside of bloggers and a couple talk radio hosts in Michigan. My boss is a buckeye and he hasn't even said shit yet.
January 21st, 2016 at 6:16 PM ^
Slow your roll, chief.
January 21st, 2016 at 7:09 PM ^
January 21st, 2016 at 9:03 PM ^
There are way too many gentlemen here who continue to ride on their high horse. The problem that horse has two assholes
January 21st, 2016 at 5:51 PM ^
January 21st, 2016 at 5:51 PM ^
January 21st, 2016 at 5:54 PM ^
Isn't that Wolverine Devotee?
January 21st, 2016 at 6:49 PM ^
Jemele Hill.
January 21st, 2016 at 7:17 PM ^
This the first thing you've said to/about me that's actually hurtful.
January 21st, 2016 at 8:28 PM ^
I was just joking.
January 21st, 2016 at 6:13 PM ^
Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad
January 21st, 2016 at 7:12 PM ^
January 21st, 2016 at 7:48 PM ^
...over MSU's UM Obsession. Smirks unironically]
January 21st, 2016 at 7:51 PM ^
January 22nd, 2016 at 9:02 AM ^
The rivals are obsessed with Harbuagh. Check out their boards. They talk about Harbaugh more than we do. They're going nuts over all the decommitments and how their coaches would never do anything like that, nor would they sleep at a recruits house or go to class with them. They're above all that you know, LOL!
Keep doing what you're doing Jimmy, you're getting into their heads.
January 21st, 2016 at 5:52 PM ^
January 21st, 2016 at 7:31 PM ^
Those who are enemies of my enemies are friends. Eidtted to acknowledge I was beaten to the punch.
January 21st, 2016 at 8:33 PM ^
The same cliche may apply to not only politics, but also recruiting:
Politics AND Recruiting makes strange bedfellows.
January 21st, 2016 at 5:52 PM ^
Harbaugh did wrong. It's official now that Paul fucking Finebaum has said otherwise.
January 21st, 2016 at 5:53 PM ^
I wasn't able to hear it, but assumed he'd do the opposite. Generally enjoyed his show, even got on the air twice. Glad he didn't rip Harbaugh apart nationally.
January 21st, 2016 at 5:53 PM ^
The enemy(Paul) of our enemy(Bucknuts) is a friend. Wish BTN had a football call in show every day.
January 21st, 2016 at 5:54 PM ^
Is what it is..Harbaugh is doing everything within the rules and that is good enough for me.
January 21st, 2016 at 8:55 PM ^
January 22nd, 2016 at 10:40 AM ^
So oversigning is also good enough for you, then.
January 21st, 2016 at 5:56 PM ^
January 21st, 2016 at 6:04 PM ^
January 21st, 2016 at 6:30 PM ^
Between tuition, contributions and tickets, I've bought my right to bitch or cheer. I'm not so sure it's Michigan's fanbase is responsible for the "mess" though. Harbaugh isn't beloved in many corners and in many other corners Michigan is either respected or resented for its integrity. There are plenty of sources for the "mess."
January 21st, 2016 at 6:34 PM ^
Sent from MGoBlog HD for iPhone & iPad
January 21st, 2016 at 7:33 PM ^
Ha! Brown Bear.
January 21st, 2016 at 8:19 PM ^