Harbaugh is going submarine with The Team

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"We're going into a submarine tomorrow -- you won't see us for a while," Harbaugh said. "You won't hear from us or see us. We're going to be working, we're going to be in a bunker mentality -- until we decide we're not, until we decide to come up to the surface."

Source:  WXYZ.com, 8/6/2015

http://www.wxyz.com/sports/college-sports/jim-harbaugh-says-wolverines-about-to-go-quiet


Esterhaus

August 6th, 2015 at 10:48 PM ^

 

SSBN does nothing except drill and deter. SSGN is the varsity team because at any moment it may unleash the hell that is >100 Tomahawk missiles plus a SEAL squadron, CBASS-48s and mines. SSBN likely will never strike and except for the drills and quals is a snooze cruise. SSGN is constantly planning nefarious schemes and raiding intelligence. If you want to exercise those dolphins, you work to operate SSGN. Pax propter vim.

Regardless:  we had subs, it was crazy.

mgoblue0970

August 6th, 2015 at 11:15 PM ^

Uhhh... the sailors on the boat, the commands of the Navy, and the National Command Authority really don't give a shit that you think that weapon system will never be used.  The fact of the matter is, all of the above treat that platform like they are at war every day.  It's intense, and THAT'S why it's never been used.

Horace Prettyman

August 7th, 2015 at 11:10 AM ^

Sure, SSGNs have some cool toys, but nothing that makes them unique. For me, having 24 Trident II missiles is a much cooler cabability than 100 Tomahawks. SSGNs might be a more fun boat to be on, but the role a SSBN plays in the world is why I think they are cooler. I mean, they shoot things from underwater that go into space. SPACE BITCHES.

mdsgoblue

August 6th, 2015 at 10:35 PM ^

On the night before the first fall practice, All through the Big house, All the creatures are stirring anticipating many routs, When up through the tunnel came a shuttering clatter, No person on earth could explain the matter, While into the room came a shattering boom, Harbaugh and team holding the broom. GOBLUE!!

OC Alum91

August 6th, 2015 at 11:38 PM ^

Glad they're submarining/bunkering....

I get excited about Harbaugh in Paris, Quarterback U, Supreme Court, etc. just like the next guy, but don't mean a thing unless you win.  At some point, especially during fall football, they become distractions.  So glad they're "bunkering."

Glad RR has a cool offense, has a tough strength and conditioning guy, nice story.  But got to win.

Glad Hoke would walk to Ann Arbor, nice story.  But got to win.

MGOTokyo

August 7th, 2015 at 5:26 AM ^

Was on the USS Michigan just last month. Incredible experience. Just like mentioned above, they DO confiscate all cameras and cell phones before going onboard.  The best part was seeing the maize and blue/ block M and "those who stay......" sign prominantly displayed in the enlisted mess room. 

The only problem is that it is an Ohio Class sub.  I didn't realize that those 2 words can be used together.

GO BLUE!