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Dave Portnoy has never abstained from taking a stand for Jim Harbaugh, protesting against his untimely suspension. If social media fell short in amplifying Dave Portnoy’s voice for Jim, the Barstool Sports CEO has used his merchandise to go one step higher. Maybe his alum connection has fermented his love towards the coach of the University of Michigan football team.?

However, in the match against Ohio State, Jim Harbaugh was not present at the sideline, serving his penalty for the sign-stealing controversy. The much-needed win came as the 1001st in the Wolverine’s NFL history. That might have motivated Dave Portnoy to go extra on social media after the game.?

Dave Portnoy hails victory against Ohio?

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The 2023 season has come out bizarre for Michigan. However, that didn’t dishearten their famous fan, Dave Portnoy, to take another stand for the team. The El Presidente has taken to his X-handle to retort to Dan Dakich’s outpouring on Jim Harbaugh’s stigma. He quipped in the post, “You forgot the most important one. Beat the piss outta Ohio every time they play.”?

Incidentally, apart from being a political insider, Dan Dakich also follows NFL happenings closely. So, he did not fall short while listing all the downtrodden from Jim Harbaugh. Even he chose the occasion of Jim’s media representation before the Ohio match against his team in the NCAA NFL championship. The astute NFL follower with user id, @dandakich listed all the malpractices created by Jim Harbaugh for Wolverines. That did not go well with Dave Portnoy.?

However, the rivalry between Ohio and Michigan in the NFL dates back to a long time ago. The rich history of this rivalry keeps Michigan far ahead of Ohio in the competition.?

Dave Portnoy bats for Jim Harbaugh and his university?

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Dave Portnoy lost his cool several times while sharpening his attacks, supporting the University of Michigan and its football coach. From time to time, even the Big Ten Commissioner, Tony Petitti, faced the harshest of it. On the other hand, Dave strengthened the mass support against Jim Harbaugh’s suspension by doing various things.?

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In Jim Harbaugh’s absence, support staff Sherrone Moore played the acting coach role on the sidelines for the Wolverines. However, that did not change their fate in the match. The Wolverines kept on winning games and Dave Portnoy kept supporting the team and the suspended coach.?

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This support streak didn’t change even after the dropping of the restraining order on the Big Ten Conference’s ruling against Jim. However, the latest onslaught of Dave on X is proof of that supporting voice, going up and up.?

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