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Here’s what Jim Harbaugh said during his weekly press conference
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The Michigan Wolverines are 2-0 to start the season. This past Saturday, they had a big win against Pac-12 North opponent the Washington Huskies.
Michigan put the beat down on Washington as they went on to win the game 31-10.
Head coach Jim Harbaugh spoke to the media today ahead of the last non-conference game for the Wolverines as they get set to face the NIU Huskies.
Harbaugh at today’s press conference was so, let’s just say, Harbaugh.
He talked about how the win on Saturday warms the cockles of his heart, whatever in the world that means.
Jim Harbaugh is at the podium now, where he dropped his second “warms the cockles of the heart” in three days when asked about what he saw Saturday
— Anthony Broome (@anthonytbroome) September 13, 2021
What stole the show was when he started talking about how many different ways there are to travel. He, of course, is talking about how Michigan moved the ball Saturday night.
“There are a lot of ways to travel” — Jim Harbaugh on moving the ball
— angelique (@chengelis) September 13, 2021
He dropped references on how General George Patton did it on the ground, but how astronaut Neil Armstrong did through the air.
Harbaugh said some people prefer to travel via the air, some via the ground when asked about offensive balance and identity.
“George Patton was able to get the job done on the ground. Neil Armstrong, through the air.”
— Anthony Broome (@anthonytbroome) September 13, 2021
Jim Harbaugh mentioned George Patton and Neil Armstrong in describing why Michigan ran so much.
“There are many ways to travel. Some travel through air. Some travel by land.” pic.twitter.com/jemN0jone0
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) September 13, 2021
Jim Harbaugh says he’s heard people ask him why Michigan ran so much. Notes that some, like George Patton, get their job done on the ground. Others, like Neil Armstrong, get it done in the air. Harbaugh said, on Saturday, they chose the ground: “Mission accomplished.”
— Zach Shaw (@_ZachShaw) September 13, 2021
Here is the rest of what Harbaugh said in the press conference:
Jim Harbaugh talking Monday after Michigan’s win over Washington:
“The tight ends in particular,” he said about what stood out after watching film. “They’re blocking in every way, in conjunction with the offensive line.” pic.twitter.com/fBIKfM6ahN
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) September 13, 2021
Jim Harbaugh said Saturday’s game environment was “pretty tough to pass up” for any student considering going to Michigan.
He gave credit to Mark Schlissel at the top for setting a culture at the school. “I love it,” he said.
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) September 13, 2021
Harbaugh said that he still sees Caden Kolesar’s best role as a rusher on the punt team. They still want someone to take the return job. He said AJ Henning is close.
— Anthony Broome (@anthonytbroome) September 13, 2021
Asked about the crowd on Saturday, Harbaugh said it was awesome with a capital “A”. Says he took his headphones off a couple times just to listen.
— Ed Kengerski (@EdUofM) September 13, 2021
Jim Harbaugh mentioned Michigan’s offensive line found its edge in 9-on-7 drills before the season. Per left guard Trevor Keegan, they call it the “Beat Ohio” drill now.
— Austin Meek (@byAustinMeek) September 13, 2021