ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 17: Head Football Coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines speaks to the media after a college football game against the Connecticut Huskies at Michigan Stadium on September 17, 2022 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Michigan Wolverines won the game 59-0 over the Connecticut Huskies. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)
Jim Harbaugh is proud of the Detroit Lions for ‘representing the homeland’
Jim Harbaugh is proud of the Detroit Lions for ‘representing the homeland’
University of Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh, known for his deep passion for the sport, couldn’t help but commend the Detroit Lions, a team that has been turning heads with their impressive 4-1 record in the NFL this season. It’s a nod to the team’s exceptional qualities that extend beyond the wins and losses.
Recognizing the Lions’ Strength
Jim Harbaugh, who coaches the second-ranked Michigan Wolverines, has an undying love for the game. He’s not only immersed in his own coaching responsibilities but also closely follows football in various forms, from cheering for his brother’s team to watching former Michigan players in the NFL. The Lions, however, have captured his attention, and he has high praise for their performance.
“That team is really put together,” Harbaugh said Tuesday on 97.1 The Ticket. “You can see the grit, the toughness, the talent, the discipline. It’s a cool thing to watch. I’m like anybody else, I’m enjoying the Lions. … They’re playing darn good football. Proud of the way they’re representing the area and the homeland.”
Harbaugh Praises Aidan Hutchinson’s Remarkable Journey
One of the driving forces behind the Lions’ strong showing is Aidan Hutchinson, the standout defensive end and the No. 2 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. Harbaugh, a strong advocate for Hutchinson during his college years, had endorsed him as a top pick for the NFL. Although Hutchinson didn’t go first overall, the Lions had the privilege of selecting him. At just 23 years of age, Hutchinson is already making a significant impact in the NFL, leading the league in quarterback pressures and poised to challenge Detroit’s single-season sack record.
“I don’t know who will have the first pick in the draft,” Harbaugh said at the time, “but they should study very thoroughly Aidan Hutchinson. And they should take him.”
“I did comment that Aidan Hutchinson should be the No. 1 pick in the Draft,” Harbaugh told reporters this week. “I think I was right on that one as well. Did you see that interception he made on the screen pass? That one-hander? Wow! So proud of him and the amazing job he’s doing. Statistics reflect very well, too, in what he’s added to the Lions.
“Darn exciting to be a football fan in Michigan right now.”
The Bottom Line: Excitement in Michigan Football
Michigan football is currently riding a wave of excitement, with the Lions’ impressive performance and Aidan Hutchinson’s remarkable journey at the forefront. Jim Harbaugh’s acknowledgment is not just a compliment; it’s a reflection of the pride and enthusiasm that football fans in Michigan are currently experiencing.
