We shall see how long the marriage lasts. Harbaugh is tough to take. He may win over his players but when it comes to working with owners or people above him he will be difficult to deal with. It might just be me but he really is an arrogant egomaniac.
I know what you’re going to say if he wins, it will heal all wounds. I don’t buy it. Let’s watch it all come unglued. It was only a matter of time before it was coming to an end at Michigan. He jumped shipped before the NCAA was coming. In my book Jim Harbaugh is just sleazy.
Well let's see. His 4 years with SF was about what the average coaching tenure is in the NFL. He was at Michigan for nine years which is more than twice the average tenure. His deal is for five years. So, time will tell. What is the average coaching tenure for the Bears since Ditka left? It is about the league average at around four years. But since Lovie the average tenure is 2.75 years. Not good.
If he connects with his players, that is what is going to win games. As far as being an arrogant egomaniac goes, isn't that true for about 90% of the NFL coaches? Not saying it's great. But it sure as hell isn't uncommon.
Yes, winning does, for the most part, heal all wounds. Especially at the professional level. Look at the Sox. These guys all said they loved the manager. And they still lost 101 games. I don't care about Kumbaya 24/7.
This investigation with the NCAA is kind of a joke to me. Think about it. Outside of U.S. politics you have one of them most corrupt organizations , the NCAA, investigating Harbaugh. The NCAA and NFL are filthy with corruption. I don't condone what Harbaugh did or is alleged to have done. But let's put some perspective on it. I wouldn't be surprised to know there are a lot of others who have done the same thing. Just because you don't get caught doesn't mean it didn't occur.
That whole thing reminds me of a scene in the Movie "Casablanca."
Captain Renault closes up Rick's Cafe on Orders from Major Strasser (NAZI)
Rick: How can you close me up" On what grounds?
Renault: I'm shocked, shocked to find out gambling is going on in here. [A croupier hands Renault a pile of money.]
Croupier: Your winnings sir.
Renault: Oh, thank you very much.