"As a principle, I don't talk about any other job other than the one that I have."
Nick BaumgardnerJim Harbaugh on Michigan reaching out to him: "As a principle, I don't talk about any other job other than the one that I have."
http://blogs.mercurynews.com/kawakami/2014/12/08/jim-harbaugh-3/
-Q: Yesterday the NFL Network reported that the University of Michigan reached out to you and you expressed either directly or indirectly a desire to remain in the NFL. Did that occur?
-HARBAUGH: As I’ve said, as a principal, I don’t talk about any other job other than the one that I have. I’ve answered this question many times, even recently… so you know exactly where my priorities are.
I get this from the Marines–leaders eat last. My No. 1 priority is winning football games. Second priority is the welfare of our players, our coaches, all our staff, the welfare of our team.
And lastly is my own personal professional future.
December 8th, 2014 at 3:13 PM ^
I'll take it.
December 8th, 2014 at 3:14 PM ^
Does this mean there is still a ray of "hope" to have Jim Harbaugh as our next head coach?
December 8th, 2014 at 3:41 PM ^
December 8th, 2014 at 4:07 PM ^
Do you live in Boliver, TN?
December 8th, 2014 at 5:41 PM ^
Do you mean Bolivar, TN?
December 8th, 2014 at 3:16 PM ^
more than slightly encouraging. Yay us?
December 8th, 2014 at 3:38 PM ^
December 8th, 2014 at 4:19 PM ^
Take it how you want, but it's definitely not more than slightly encouraging. All he said was he isn't going to tell anybody anything. You guys are reading between the lines too much. You're making it was harder to remain calm during the coaching change.
December 8th, 2014 at 3:14 PM ^
atleast he hasn't said no outright yet.
December 8th, 2014 at 3:18 PM ^
Get out.
December 8th, 2014 at 3:22 PM ^
that was the wrong word. I probably should have left that off, but until it happens I'm trying to keep my hopes and sanity at a resonable level.
December 8th, 2014 at 3:23 PM ^
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December 8th, 2014 at 3:42 PM ^
This needs to be the home banner if it happens
December 8th, 2014 at 3:15 PM ^
Time for the gif of him in the plane with the fuzzy hat.
December 8th, 2014 at 3:15 PM ^
The more likely he says yes. It also doesn't help him to say No - that just loses leverage.
December 8th, 2014 at 3:15 PM ^
and Harbaugh isn't confirming or denying that Michigan isn't talking to him...very much unlike the last CC.
This is a little bit of good news.
December 8th, 2014 at 3:16 PM ^
doing more than that - he's issuing a non denial denial.
IT'S HAPPENING [?]
December 8th, 2014 at 3:16 PM ^
on this one comment by 4PM
December 8th, 2014 at 4:03 PM ^
December 8th, 2014 at 4:08 PM ^
did you see my screen name?...still an hour to go from my POV.
EDIT: OK, I'll revise that down to 150.
December 8th, 2014 at 3:17 PM ^
I happen to think this answer bodes very well for us. Best answer possible short of a "Yes, and I'll take it!"
December 8th, 2014 at 3:40 PM ^
The bad grammar ruins it.
December 8th, 2014 at 3:50 PM ^
I didn't make it, so meh.
December 8th, 2014 at 3:18 PM ^
December 8th, 2014 at 3:19 PM ^
Seriously?
December 8th, 2014 at 3:22 PM ^
This thread actually contains words from the man himself. It's one of the more usefull CC threads in the last week and a half.
December 8th, 2014 at 3:55 PM ^
Because things have gotten so insane that you're the insane one for not being insane.
But this is actually from the horse's mouth so it's not even that bad.
December 8th, 2014 at 3:23 PM ^
December 8th, 2014 at 7:58 PM ^
December 8th, 2014 at 3:20 PM ^
Sounds good to me! At least that means that UM really is talking to him and he never told Hackett to take a hike. At the same time this makes me really want to know who the hell is swimming in the other lanes.
December 8th, 2014 at 3:20 PM ^
Sounds like he is at least interested. If he wasn't, he would just say he isn't.
December 8th, 2014 at 3:53 PM ^
Either that or he is extremely into sticking to his principles.
December 8th, 2014 at 3:20 PM ^
December 8th, 2014 at 4:45 PM ^
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December 8th, 2014 at 3:20 PM ^
Pretty circumspect (appropriately so). And, most importantly, it's not a "No." So basically it's a "Yes" (I hope). Go us!
December 8th, 2014 at 3:21 PM ^
I think one of the biggest reasons Michigan needs Harbaugh is because he would unite the fan base (for the most part). Everybody's number one choice is Harbaugh (save for a small number of Les Miles lovers). Past that and you have the entire fan base debating/arguing over who #2 or plan B should be. If Harbaugh falls through I'd hate to be the new coach, whoever that may be.....
December 8th, 2014 at 3:22 PM ^
YESSS!!!
December 8th, 2014 at 3:22 PM ^
This coaching search will be the death of me
December 8th, 2014 at 3:25 PM ^
Just what he should be saying, by not tipping his hand, he keeps hope alive.
December 8th, 2014 at 3:24 PM ^
"For God's sakes, quit worrying about your next job. Just do the best you can at the job you have now, and the offers will come. And when they do, if you have confidence in yourself you don't have to feel that you can't turn it down if it isn't quite right for you because you fear you'll never get another offer. You will. Wait for the right opportunity, and turn down all the rest. It will make all the difference.”
― Bo Schembechler, Bo's Lasting Lessons: The Legendary Coach Teaches the Timeless Fundamentals of Leadership
December 8th, 2014 at 3:24 PM ^
"I get this from the Marines"
So he's going to Navy?
This directly contradicts my one year old clearly saying 'Haw-Baw' yesterday.
December 8th, 2014 at 3:25 PM ^
That's a yes.
December 8th, 2014 at 3:27 PM ^
he's had multiple chances to put an end to any speculation and has not. let's just hope he isn't stringing us along! he wouldn't do that to bo's program right? right??
December 8th, 2014 at 3:28 PM ^
and Adam Schefter, a Michigan guy, said he's not going to Michigan. The Raiders is the most likely landing spot.