Jim Harbaugh on CBS 62 today
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August 23rd, 2015 at 6:24 PM ^
Beat me to it. My favorite moment of the interview.
Although I will say that Harbaugh is his own brand, whether he likes the word or not. If he is able to bring Michigan football back, his name will be immortalized by the University.
August 23rd, 2015 at 6:33 PM ^
but he pointedly professes not to understand. Given that we know (maybe) that Harbaugh does not like Brandon I wonder whether this is Harbaugh trying to make a point about the previous regime in the AD's office.
August 23rd, 2015 at 10:20 PM ^
...do not acknowledge that they are brands.
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of the Lions and especially of the Oakland Raiders. And Jim Caldwell. Didn't mention Jim Schwartz, though.
August 23rd, 2015 at 6:32 PM ^
I couldn't tell.
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Harbaugh's "Youngsters" >>> Hoke's "Welllllllllllllllll"
August 23rd, 2015 at 6:35 PM ^
Thats why you're HAR-BAD-ASS Coach!
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August 23rd, 2015 at 6:45 PM ^
Harbaugh really is the perfect hire at the perfect time. When I hear him say that he doesn't like the word "brand" I believe him. It doesn't seem like something a PR person told him to work in. I hope he adds the word "elite" to his list because that bugs the shit out of me for some reason.
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#priceless
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Brandon's view of the brand = skywriting.
August 23rd, 2015 at 7:25 PM ^
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August 23rd, 2015 at 8:54 PM ^
Agree 100% - the AD's idea of "brand" got mixed up with the what the university should stand for.
August 23rd, 2015 at 7:26 PM ^
I think I get what you're saying in the sense that Michigan - as a university and for many years as a football program - had that wonderful problem of brand equity in a similar sense to what certain corporations have enjoyed. I don't think it ever lost a step on the academic side, but the football brand was damaged in a very perceptible way by Brandon and it showed in both the goodwill and the results. Granted, the goodwill and results aren't corporate-type things in the case of an athletic department, but the problem was evident certainly.
I don't think anyone here isn't a fan of the brand in the broad sense, but the brand was definitely damaged under Brandon.
August 23rd, 2015 at 8:56 PM ^
Absolutely - that's my point. But not understanding the importance of "brand" ... seems slightly short sighted. We're on the same page here.
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Feel free to explain further. How much have you studied about "brands" to date?
I'd love to hear your defintion and understand how it differs from identity or reputation.
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August 23rd, 2015 at 7:08 PM ^
and completely without pretense. I love fact that he will frequently say something funny, and not react to the fact that it is funny until others do. Looking forward to the ride.
August 23rd, 2015 at 7:45 PM ^
Harbaugh signing autographs before the 1987 game against Long Beach State. Found this at oldnews.aadl.org. They have a lot of old Michigan football photos.
August 23rd, 2015 at 7:58 PM ^
The game that qualifies in my personal record book as one of the Top 5 I've Never Been So Drunk In My Life days.
Lessons learned from that weekend:
- When tipping back a bota bag to drink a Jack-and-Lime Juice combo for as many seconds as points Michigan has on the board, don't do it when we play a tomato can
- You really can black out and not remember where you are or how you got there
- Jack and Lime Juice is called a "Snake Bite" for a reason
- A technicolor yawn in one's sophomore year is much more about the quality of the experience than the quantity of times it happens
- The old hangover prevention standby of two Motrin and lots of water before succumbing to sleep has a limit
- When passing out on the bathroom floor, it is always better to do it early on a Sunday when no one else is awake.
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Rockin' the khaki's even in 87'.
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the "Michigan football brand" and yelled at my computer "don't ever use the word brand and Michigan football in the same sentence EVER AGAIN". Harbuagh's answer was fantastic and echoed my thoughts exactly. Bye Bye Brandon!
August 24th, 2015 at 9:01 AM ^
Perhaps you need to talk to Jim Hackett and John Beilein about using the words "Michigan" and "brand" in the same sentence because they have both recently uttered them in a manner that David Brandon wound certainly approve--and apparently Jim Harbaugh couldn't because it confuses him and he doesn't understand it (words Harbaugh used in the televised interview shown above).
From a July 8 article in the Detroit News about the Michigan-Nike deal:
"One of the very notable athletic directors in the country said, 'I just want to set your mind in the right context – this is one of the most valuable brands,' and he paused, 'in sports,'" Hackett said. "And I waited, and he said, 'I'm talking about auto racing, golf, baseball, NFL, NBA -- the Michigan brand, Jim, is one of the most valuable assets in sports.' I had a lot of pride in hearing that, but it really got me to think in terms of what does the most valuable brand in sport deserve in a partnership?"
See http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/201…
Here's an excerpt from a Scout article on 7 July:
"Michigan and Nike have a long and storied history together,” Beilein said in a statement issued by the athletic department. “The traditions and reputations of both brands make this relationship one of the best in college athletics. I am thankful to be working with them again as we represent Michigan, Nike and the Jordan Brand for many years to come."
See http://www.scout.com/college/michigan/story/1561533-beilein-pay-respect…
As far as Harbaugh is concerned, this is the second time he's said that he doesn't understand the "Michigan brand". See that he conducted this interview in front of a wall that the block M and a picture of Michigan Stadium with the words "The Big House" on it, it indicates--at best--a real lack of awareness of his immediate surroundings.
But seriously, Fox Sports has a bus (the "Harbus") going from Ann Arbor to Salt Lake City between now and the opening season game with all the trademarks of his "brand" painted all over it. Is he having trouble figuring that out?
I think we all know that Michigan does have a brand and the university uses it on college football Saturdays (and Thursdays) and during men's basketball games to promote itself on television to the alums, to the donors and to potential students who will consider applying to U-M (and their parents). The winged helmet, "The Victors", Crisler Center, Michigan Stadium, the Fab Five, etc. are all part of the Michigan brand--for better or worse. If Habaugh want to play the rube about the Michigan brand, then that's fine. But it's hardly a reason to celebrate.
August 24th, 2015 at 9:39 AM ^
For a moment I thought CBS 62 was like ESPN2, ESPN3, the ocho, etc...
Not my brightest moment.