J.J. McCarthy Offers Insight Into Michigan Coach Jim Harbaugh’s Locker Room Presence Impact

Michigan Wolverines have had their fair share of ups and downs this season. There might not be many low phases on the field, but off it, the side went through a storm of controversies. However, the players and the management clenched their teeth and fought through it all! Currently, they stand invincible at the top of the charts in the NCAA season.

Now after his recent suspension, HC Jim Harbaugh is coming back to the team’s side. The Wolverines’s QB has come forward and elaborated on the impact of the HC behind the scenes and the way he marshals the troops. Michigan has great athletes who’re all chipping away with decent games, but it’s the HC that has created a winning culture and a champion mindset. Read all about Jim Harbaugh in JJ McCarthy‘s own words.

Wolverines QB JJ McCarthy describes the influence of Jim Harbaugh on the side

McCarthy gave an honest assessment of the HC’s way of guiding his teammates and inspiring them toward winning matches. The QB player stated, “I believe that just having him around the locker room, pre-game where he just kind of goes around everybody and pumps them up in some way. You know go kill them champ you go out there do you. Just a little stuff like that makes a hugely profound impact.”

Take any picture of Jim Harbaugh and one can see an individual who hardly expresses any emotions. It’s as if the 59-year-old doesn’t flinch and just maintains a straight face. Perhaps, this is where the coach’s hallmark lies.

The HC is currently serving his 8th year at Ann Arbor and is quite familiar with the players. QB JJ McCarthy described Jim’s greatness, “you know his presence. You never know what’s coming out of the man’s mouth but when anything that does it’s always just at the right time and you know the right words are said.”

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It’s the code of conduct brought upon by the HC that delivers results for the side. Moreover, Harbaugh knows who needs a pep-talk prior to the game and is always ready to instill motivation. Maybe that’s the reason why Michigan is always a team to beat and consistently churn out magnificent results.

Ahead of the big championship games, fans would be hoping that the side wins these matches. For any Jim Harbaugh fan out there too, he needs to win this season and earn back the trust of his team and the state!

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