Hackett Article In Detroit News (Harbaugh, Refs, and The Game)

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Angelique Chengelis has a nice piece on Hackett's relationship with Harbaugh.  It's mostly (high quality and well-written) fluff, but two quotes jump out regarding the reffing at The Game:

“I was so proud of him before the game, and I was even more proud of him after the game,” Hackett said. “I felt he was the kind of man I know him to be. He speaks his mind. I went back and watched the whole interview after the game, and if you watch the whole interview, the stream of when he speaks about being bitterly disappointed is in the flow of questions about how do you feel. This is a man who can’t lie.

He continues to say

“No threat of a fine or a detention where they’re treating an adult with a technique like they would treat him in high school. If he had been disrespectful or vile that’s different, but he was speaking his mind about how he felt. During the heat of the game, can you imagine the comment he got from an official? He competes authentically like no one I’ve ever been around. It just reinforces why we’re lucky to have him because of his authenticity and being a step ahead in the art of being a coach. We have fully realized the value that was promised.”

The complete article is here, and well worth your time: 

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/201…

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Matte Kudasai

December 22nd, 2016 at 8:50 AM ^

I just wish we weren't still talking "If he stays"...

and I wish Harbaugh wouldn't say "I'm not leaving until we win at least 2 or 3 championships"

Hopefully he meant retirement.

Just commit for life already :)

There is no better job.

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MaizeAndBlueWahoo

December 22nd, 2016 at 9:12 AM ^

It is ironic that Dave Brandon tried so actively and so hard to maximize cash flow to the university, and probably singlehandedly reduced its value by millions over millions.  Jim Hackett restored all that value and then some - his work for the school was probably worth $250 million in terms of publicity, intrinsic value, etc.

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1VaBlue1

December 22nd, 2016 at 9:24 AM ^

The difference between Brandon and Hackett is stark.  They both played for Schembechler.  They have both led (and continue to lead) very large businesses.  And they both love UM.  Where is that stark difference, you ask?  In this statement:

"We have fully realized the value that was promised."

Brandon tried everything to increase business value.  But he went about it so very different from how Hackett actually achieved it.

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