Detroit News Interview w. James Harbaugh, Jr., Coach's Son

He's a really good follow on twitter. Pretty funny. @JamesHarbaughJr

Sounds like a really good kid. Glad to see a dad acting the way a dad should.

If you are going to take the time to write such a long post how about putting some thought into the title?

So apparently Lululemon makes pants for Harbaugh, per a friend that works for corporate.  So hopefully WD isn't disappointed with his Wal-Mart pants or Dockers that are now obsolete.  

Can't say I've followed his trousers enough to distinquish when this happened, but apparently Nike tried to make a pant for him without success.  

Nice article but I am not sure what you mean by "debate on these matters." I don't think there is a lot of room for debate on other peoples' sexuality.

James is indeed a great follow on Twitter. 

 

His tweets after the MSU loss to ND and the OSU loss to OU were HILARIOUS. 

 

Very proud and happy to have a coach who is a great father and so accepting of his son, and by extension, thousands of people in our fan and university communities. 

wouldnt expect anything less from coach Harbaugh. i recall his quote last year about whenever someone asks him to do something, his defauly is "Yes". Thats a sign of a very open minded individual. The immediate acceptance of his son is further proof. what an awesome dad/family.

My girlfriend's dad is an OSU grad and average level fan but once he heard Harbaugh wore those Lululemon pants he went and bought a pair of black, grey, and khaki each. Every time he wears them pulls on them and says "Harbaugh pants!" My girlfriend's mom said she's never seen him buy any clothing for himself other than golf shirts and suits. I find it hysterical. /coolstorybro

Derp.

There were some gay men at a Super Bowl party I was at a few years ago and although they knew very little about football their insights on the game as well as the whole spectacle were fresh and often hilarious. I told them there should be a separate gay broadcast team calling the big game every year. For that particular game there are literally millions of people watching who know nothing about football and it may even be the only game they see all year. I think they would appreciate an alternative broadcast, and this could be the calling of one James Harbaugh, Jr. to establish. Hell, he said he can break down film. 

I have a friend who has gotten to know JH Jr. a little bit since he got to A2, and he's got nothing but great things to say about him.  I was slightly surprised that the fact that he is gay had not come up in the past, especially with rival fans.  I actually think that's tremendous.  We'll see how long that will last now that it was in the Detroit News.  

As a conservative leaning libertarian I am proud that he let it be known and kudos to coach for.letting his be himself.

"As a football team or an institution". Great kid. Fascinating article.

already. Go Blue

This is so awesome! It warms my heart to hear stories like this, and makes me even more proud to have Harbaugh as our coach.

Also, SMTD represent!

Thas all, just so cool. All which ways. I may have to start using Twitter.

 

also, wow does he look like his dad! i always thought it was strange how Jay doesnt look like Jim. the Harbaigh genes are pretty strong. but Junior looks a lot like his dad.

Can't imagine being a student at the school where your dad is a demi God and the most popular person on campus...let alone always being in the news and hated by most other people.  I'm sure it's made for quite a few unique experiences for James.

I'd like to point out that, though "musicals" has become code for gay, 'tweren't always so.

I grew up loving musicals, then DID musicals, then CHOREOGRAPHED musicals, and recently WROTE about musicals, but last time I checked, I still like women. And I check a lot.

(A friend of mine says checking out women a lot proves I'm overcompensating but he says that because he's checking me out and hoping.)

And James seems like such a cool guy. 

Read the article this morning and it warmed my cold, cold heart. Proud to have this family in Ann Arbor and to have Jim Sr as our coach.

"Jim Harbaugh wears crocs with socks" would actually be a decent GameDay sign.

This thread has given me a little bit of faith in humanity. 

Thanks for linking to the article. Speaks well to both Jim and James. Great to hear how very encouraging and supportive Jim was for James. Great to see they have a strong relationship. I wonder if children of Michigan profs/staff/coaches get some kind of discount if they attend Michigan. Wonder how often James goes home, and how often, if at all, he hangs around the team. Still, a very different, very positive article.

Couple things:  I wonder if James really wishes his Dad stayed out of the public eye (i.e., avoiding things like jack-knifing into a pool,) or if he'd have his dad stay just the way he is. Also, given that James is not a fan of khakis, crocs with socks, gym shoes, and his Dad's Michigan apparel, I'd be curious how James would dress his father. What would he think his dad would look good in? What would make James proud? You can scoff at khakis and Michigans hats and shirts, but for my two cents, they are classic, neutral, and look good. And from my perspective, when the occasion calls for it, Jim wears a good looking suit (meeting the pope, introduced as new head coach, etc.) or wears nice casual clothes (khaki's, button down shirt, and a navy v-neck sweater.)

Excellent article, he looks very much like his dad. I wonder if he watches games from the sideline or the student section. I loved watching from the student section during my six years in Ann Arbor.