Jim Harbaugh’s Desire to Stay at Michigan: A Controversial Standoff

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The Reddit post discusses Jim Harbaugh’s alleged desire to stay at Michigan, despite feeling unsupported by key figures.

[John Talty - CBS] - " Harbaugh wanted to remain at UM but believed Manuel - despite his public statements - wasn't a good advocate, particularly to the Board of Regents. He also raged against Tony Petitti, who before the suspension had promised to meet & brief him on things, only to stand him up."
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Summary

  • Harbaugh wanted to stay at Michigan, but felt let down by Manuel and Petitti.
  • Users debate whether Harbaugh’s intentions were genuine or a facade.
  • Some view Harbaugh’s actions as shifting blame, while others commend his accomplishments.

Positive Reactions

Contrary to popular opinion, user Conn3er believes Harbaugh’s departure was timely, noting his past accomplishments and the need for new challenges.

Negative Reactions

drinks2muchcoffee questions Harbaugh’s sincerity, citing his previous job pursuits and criticizes Manuel for his leadership style.

Debates and Accusations

DataDrivenPirate mocks a pattern of Harbaugh’s NFL flirting, calling the blame on Manuel and Petitti gaslighting, while Impossible-Flight250 echoes skepticism on Harbaugh’s true intentions.