Story time with Drake Johnson/ Cool Citrus Bowl Interactions
I created my account just so I could post this. At the kickoff luncheon for the Citrus Bowl, the players are seated among the fans. Luckily for me and my table, Drake was our player. He told us a very interesting story about him meeting Harbaugh: Harbaugh texted all of the players on Jan 1 and said that he wanted to come meet them if they were in AA. Johnson was, so he texted Harbaugh back with his address.
Unbeknownst to Drake, this would be much more than a meet and greet. So Harbaugh gets to drakes house and congratulates him for the game against OSU. Harbaugh then mentions the injury and asks Drake if he's been taking any pain medication. Drake says "not recently, I tossed them". Harbaugh asks why, and Drake explains that they were making him sick.
Harbaugh proceeds to ask Drake if he has a girlfriend and how long they've been together. Drake says yes, and that they've been dating five years. Harbaugh- "consistency. I like that". Harbaugh then asks again why Drake "tossed out" his meds, and what specifically he did with them. Drake reiterates his sickness and says that he "flushed them down the toilet". Harbaugh asks "Did you toss them out or flush them down the toilet?". Drake says that he tossed them out.
Harbaugh then asks Drake if his girlfriend is home, and she is, she's downstairs. Harbaugh says, very enthusiastically, "well let's go meet her!". At this point Drake knows that Harbaugh is going to drill her on the disposal of the meds, and sure enough, his first question to her is "is drake taking pain medication?". She says no. "What did he do with them?". "He tossed them out". Harbaugh turns to Drake and says "Man of your word. I like that" ----- Pure Harbaugh.
This thread should also be used to talk about any interactions you had with anyone of note.January 3rd, 2016 at 12:19 AM ^
Incredible. #blessed
January 3rd, 2016 at 12:20 AM ^
Idk if there's a better incredibly insane awesome person to exist
January 3rd, 2016 at 12:30 AM ^
Don't know if this was posted here but there's a video of him storming the stage at the luncheon, angry and wanting a do-over with the Oreo eating contest between Michigan and Florida players.
January 3rd, 2016 at 12:31 AM ^
It was the butt shaking contest. We won the Oreo one.
January 3rd, 2016 at 1:32 AM ^
Fucking. The man.
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January 3rd, 2016 at 7:44 AM ^
Phrasing!
/NTTAWWT
January 3rd, 2016 at 9:13 AM ^
+1. Thanks for the chuckle.
January 3rd, 2016 at 1:59 PM ^
He should have taken his sweater off and threw it on the ground in a fit.
January 3rd, 2016 at 12:58 AM ^
Why were they shaking Jake Butt and I hope it wasn't on a full stomach???
January 3rd, 2016 at 8:38 AM ^
with technique or execution, or both?
January 3rd, 2016 at 9:51 AM ^
I don't know but they practiced so well...
January 3rd, 2016 at 12:22 AM ^
He makes the mundane riveting. You could start a story "So Harbaugh was grocery shopping...:" and I would be on the edge of my seat
January 3rd, 2016 at 12:31 AM ^
AND...? Dont leave me hanging! What did he do when he was grocery shopping?
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January 3rd, 2016 at 12:48 AM ^
Everything, superstringer. He did EVERYTHING. And you missed it...
January 3rd, 2016 at 12:54 AM ^
Wait, wait, did he go thru the express lane, did he self scan, did he go thru the regular lane, or did he do all 3 on the same visit???
January 3rd, 2016 at 1:18 AM ^
Harbaugh actually spent an hour observing the lone checkout lady at Kroger, watching her scan items with perfect fundamentals and refuse to fold due to pressure. He admired her dedication and commitment to customer satisfaction, and proceeded to give her a firm handshake and check out with his only item, a gallon of whole milk.
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January 3rd, 2016 at 1:54 AM ^
vitamins
January 3rd, 2016 at 2:11 AM ^
Thanks.
January 3rd, 2016 at 7:29 AM ^
I call bull shit
January 3rd, 2016 at 8:26 AM ^
None of this mamby-pamby butcher crap.
January 3rd, 2016 at 8:29 AM ^
I expect to see Terrible Ted on the sidelines at some point next season then...
January 3rd, 2016 at 6:47 PM ^
Harbaugh has a butcher...his teeth
January 3rd, 2016 at 2:20 AM ^
Ready for this? I saw Harbaugh driving down Stadium on Christmas Eve. I was wondering who this guy was stopped in the road, then realized they were letting someone out of the arbor farms parking lot. Then I looked closer and realized it was Jim. Just out there being a conscientious driver.
He drives a ford.
January 3rd, 2016 at 1:30 PM ^
A blue F150, correct?
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January 3rd, 2016 at 1:52 PM ^
It's my understanding that Mattison rocks the blue F150
January 3rd, 2016 at 7:11 AM ^
He has such an amazing, laser intensity about almost every possible thing.
He would hate me and my lack of competitiveness...that I am quite sure of.
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January 3rd, 2016 at 8:31 AM ^
He wouldnt hate you. He would see you as an opportunity for improvement.
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January 3rd, 2016 at 9:08 AM ^
Story time! Not Harbaugh, but I saw Brady Hoke at the Saline Busch's after the Notre Dame game last year. He had a cart full of Hostess products and chips.
January 3rd, 2016 at 12:23 AM ^
I love the story. Great anecdote about Harbaugh. But that is one bizarre avatar. Jed York? I guess it is a good reminder of how and why we got Harbaugh, but still . . . not an avatar I'd choose!
January 3rd, 2016 at 12:30 AM ^
I'm thankful for Jed York. How dumb can you be? (Jed York, not SRK)
January 3rd, 2016 at 10:58 AM ^
As far as I'm concerned Jed York is one of my favorite owners in sports! We should be thanking him every day for putting his ego over what's best for the 49ers.
January 3rd, 2016 at 12:28 AM ^
Did he flush them down the toilet, or did he toss them out?
Or did he maybe toss them down the toilet and then flush them out?
January 3rd, 2016 at 12:42 AM ^
He should have given them to me.
January 3rd, 2016 at 12:56 AM ^
Something tells me that you might have quite the "pharmacy"!
/jk
January 3rd, 2016 at 1:09 AM ^
HAAAAAAAAAAA!
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January 3rd, 2016 at 12:25 AM ^
Quirky, but smart. Always doing some detective work and trying to measure his team.
January 3rd, 2016 at 12:32 AM ^
Yea, I'm not sure this is quirky or sort of weird and controlling. Like most Harbaugh stories but this one is off to me.
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January 3rd, 2016 at 1:04 AM ^
ditto
January 3rd, 2016 at 1:30 AM ^
Why? Drake had no reason to lie to Jim, he wanted to see his make up.
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January 3rd, 2016 at 2:21 AM ^
What kind of person shows up at a kids house and questions him and his girlfriend about pain medicine, of which could have been prescribed for a completely legitimate knee injury?
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January 3rd, 2016 at 6:51 AM ^
Because pain killers are some of the most abused drugs out there. There is a huge market for them and people can make easy $ selling their pills. Harbaugh was probably trying to figure a couple of things out by questioning him.
January 3rd, 2016 at 9:46 AM ^
There is that but I thought it was more about the consistency. If they have different stories or he forgets then Harbaugh may question Drake's honesty or memory but they were all consistent. It demonstrates good character.
January 4th, 2016 at 11:10 AM ^
at his attention to detail. He wants to know exactly what he is getting with every single player.
January 3rd, 2016 at 8:35 AM ^
He knew about Drake's knee injury and surgery and figured he was taking pain meds and maybe just maybe he wanted to know if his player was taking meds that he was prescribed to take. I mean how dare a coach asked that of his player
January 3rd, 2016 at 9:19 AM ^
The kind that worries about his player's safety and well being? The kind that has probably seen hundreds of football players abuse very addictive pain meds? The kind that pays close attention to every detail (unlike maybe the last guy roaming our sidelines)?
January 3rd, 2016 at 10:07 AM ^
It reads to me that Drake brought it up, then described in 2 different ways how he disposed of the medicine; so Harbaugh dug in and had him clarify it. Then checked with the girlfriend to verify. Not any different than dealing with children or some people - trust but verify.
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January 3rd, 2016 at 1:26 PM ^
No. It was brought up after the OSU game.
January 3rd, 2016 at 12:37 AM ^
Winston's 'crab legs' or did he??!!