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Xichigan "rat Poison"

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November 6, 2020 at 2:40pm
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Just further proof that the sports world is waking up to TTUN's history of arrogance and self-promotion.

An excerpt:

"In the glow of victory, he (Harbaugh) celebrated his players — most especially Milton — as if they had arrived on the grand stage.

“I think Joe is over there listening, but he’s great,” Harbaugh said with a smile.

A week later, Harbaugh was back in front of the camera and this time his expression had changed. Michigan had just suffered a shocking defeat to Michigan State, losing to a rival it was supposed to beat by more than three touchdowns.

The Wolverines were stunned. Running back Hassan Haskins call it “unreal.”

Days later, Gattis went on radio and said the Wolverines’ offensive preparation was not “up to par.” Had the Wolverines become contaminated by their homemade rat poison?

Harbaugh refused to accept that possibility Monday when he was asked if the coaching staff’s exaggerated praise of the players in the preseason created unrealistic expectations and distorted the reality of a team that is integrating a batch of new parts."

A worthwhile read, comparing the mindsets of Saban (who coined the 'rat poison' label) and Harbaugh.

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverine...

 

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