W Swim wins B1G Championship; Harbaugh gave pre-meet talk
They share a natatorium with the most dominant program in the Men's side of college swimming. Now it's the women's turn to hoist the B1G crown.
For the first time since 2004, the Michigan Women's team has won the B1G Championship.
And they did it in their house. Canham Natatorium here in Ann Arbor.
Head coach Mike Bottom may have cemented himself as one of the top coaches in the history of Michigan Athletics. He also coaches the Men's team, and they've won the last 5 B1G Championships and the 2013 NCAA National Championship.
Now coach Bottom's women's team have finally struck gold.
Michigan won individual titles in the following events-
- 800yd Freestyle Relay
- 200yd Individual Medley (Siobhán Haughey)
- 200yd Freestyle (Siobhán Haughey)
- 100yd Backstroke (Clara Smiddy)
- 200yd Backstroke (Clara Smiddy)
- 100yd Freestyle (Siobhán Haughey)
- 400yd Freestyle Relay
Siobhán Haughey was named the Swimmer of the Championships. But no mistake about it, this was truly a TEAM effort. Michigan needed every point it could get to hold off bitter aquatics rival Indiana.
It wasn't the titles, but the top finishers in not just the championship heats, but the consolation and bonus heats that won this title. Michigan jumped 100 points in ONE EVENT yesterday due to having four swimmers in the championship heat of 8.
Final standings.
Place | Team | Points |
1. | Michigan | 1361 |
2. | Indiana | 1207.5 |
3. | Minnesota | 927.5 |
4. | Ohio State | 859 |
5. | Purdue | 766.5 |
6. | Wisconsin | 712 |
7. | Penn State | 687.5 |
8. | Northwestern | 467 |
9. | Nebraska | 411.5 |
10. | Rutgers | 385 |
11. | Iowa | 369.5 |
12. | Illinois | 234 |
13. | Michigan State | 210 |
Assist to Harbaugh. He gave the team a pre-meet talk and even did the team chant with them. BTN filmed it and it was glorious. Hope someone posts the video.
February 20th, 2016 at 9:18 PM ^
I love his wide ranging inclusion in UM Athletics.
I feel the warm and fuzzys.
February 20th, 2016 at 9:19 PM ^
Michigan rules B1G Swimming. Mens and womens.
February 20th, 2016 at 9:22 PM ^
Giving a pre-competition pep talk to a team of a different sport at your university??? What is this nonsense??????
1. Just because it isn't forbidden my the rules doesn't mean it's okay.
2. He is clearly tiring of this whole thing and wants to get back to the NFL.
February 20th, 2016 at 9:27 PM ^
South of the Mason Dixon it is illegal.
Sankey
Just because there are no rules against it doesn't mean it is ok.
Mark Emmert
February 20th, 2016 at 9:27 PM ^
Splash #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/dXDdV0q5sL
— Michigan Swim & Dive (@umichswimdive) February 21, 2016
February 20th, 2016 at 9:30 PM ^
Dude is been all over the Michigan nonrevenue sports this week. Dude isn't going to the nfl anytime soon.
February 20th, 2016 at 9:30 PM ^
He also presented the medals at the podium for the 200 backstroke.
February 20th, 2016 at 9:34 PM ^
I remember Bo giving a pregame speech to the basketball team back in 89 when Fisher was the interim coach following Frieders dismissal. Good times...
February 20th, 2016 at 9:36 PM ^
Harbaugh did the same thing last year during the week of the B1G Championships at Crisler Center for W Gym and they destroyed the competition and won it easily.
February 20th, 2016 at 9:37 PM ^
Thanks WD for providing the info on my favorite blog, congrats to the ladies on their win and thanks Jim Harbaugh for being such an awesome asset for the university!!!
February 20th, 2016 at 9:45 PM ^
man, do you ever take a day off? Why don't you come out to SoCal? I've got an extra bedroom, you can borrow one of my bikes, have some drinks, meet some ladies,etc.
February 20th, 2016 at 9:50 PM ^
This was an extremely busy weekend and is one of the most busiest times of the athletic calendar. I love it.
This and November when the Big 3 are all going on and then the fall sports are wrapping up are the times I live for.
February 20th, 2016 at 9:53 PM ^
most busiest...? Yikes!
February 20th, 2016 at 9:55 PM ^
Sigh.
February 20th, 2016 at 9:48 PM ^
but I don't need the bedroom part, I got my own cool pad!!!
I especially like the ladies part of your suggestion.
February 20th, 2016 at 10:25 PM ^
gotta mention the ladies, it's an important ingredient in any adventure...
February 21st, 2016 at 6:06 AM ^
Ladies love Clarence Boddicker. And Clarence Boddicker loves the ladies.
February 20th, 2016 at 10:36 PM ^
I think you lost him with meet some ladies
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February 20th, 2016 at 10:45 PM ^
Lost him when you said "come to So Cal."
February 20th, 2016 at 10:26 PM ^
Watching Harbaugh make the rounds with all the varsity sports is actually quite fun, but more to the point, it's indicative of a man who seems very much at home and a man who wants to be doing exactly what you see him doing, including giving a pre-meet speech to the women's swimming team. If there was ever a model for fully embracing everything that your alma mater is, it might very well be Jim Harbaugh.
February 20th, 2016 at 10:37 PM ^
Is it wrong of me to enjoy that Sparty finished dead last? Well, I did.
February 21st, 2016 at 1:50 AM ^
I haven't done the math, but I'm guessing that the three DeLoof sisters alone scored more points than Sparty.
February 20th, 2016 at 11:05 PM ^
Going to BTN site to search for it now.
February 20th, 2016 at 11:24 PM ^
SING THAT SONG! #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/qNTrS2htVa
— Michigan Swim & Dive (@umichswimdive) February 21, 2016
February 21st, 2016 at 12:47 AM ^
literally anyone gave a speech (haha). Let's be real.
February 21st, 2016 at 12:59 AM ^
Cool seeing Harbaugh making appearances at other sporting events. Could be good for all programs
February 21st, 2016 at 8:17 AM ^
The gift that keeps on giving