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Jim Harbaugh backed by Juwan Howard, Tom Brady, others

All sorts of stars, from Tom Brady to Ric Flair, are sharing their support for Jim Harbaugh and Michigan football.

Published

12 months ago

November 10, 2023

Michigan football legend, Jim Harbaugh, Big Ten, Tom Brady

Sep 17, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh laugh during warm ups prior to the game against the Colorado Buffaloes at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

This afternoon, the Big Ten Conference suspended 9th-year Michigan football head coach Jim Harbaugh amid the sign-stealing allegations. The University of Michigan, its fans, and its leadership are furious with Tony Petitti right now, and rightfully so, as the decision came as Michigan was on its flight to Penn State for a game against the No. 10 Nittany Lions tomorrow afternoon. After the announcement, Michigan legends Tom Brady, Juwan Howard, and more all backed Harbaugh and the Wolverines.

Michigan football head coach Jim Harbaugh backed by Juwan Howard, Tom Brady, others

Juwan Howard’s team has a basketball game tonight, though due to his surgery before the season, he is still not allowed back at Crisler just yet. Still, he hopped on Twitter this afternoon to show support for Jim Harbaugh and Michigan football.

Michigan
vs.
Everybody!#isupportCoachHarbaugh pic.twitter.com/FJ3s1Qy7vU

— Juwan Howard (@JuwanHoward) November 10, 2023

After Michigan football landed in State College, and the team was informed that Jim Harbaugh had been suspended by the Big Ten Conference, quarterback JJ McCarthy kicked things off by tweeting “bet.” The rest of the team followed suit, with fans and ex-players echoing the tweet. None other than ex-Michigan football legend and seven-time Super Bowl Champion Tom Brady was among those who tweeted it out in support of the Wolverines.

Bet https://t.co/CP4Fd9pafX

— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) November 10, 2023

Of course, University of Michigan President Santa Ono was also one of the first people to show support for Jim Harbaugh and Michigan football ahead of tomorrow’s game against Penn State.

💙 Team 144. Go Blue!

— Santa Ono (@SantaJOno) November 10, 2023

According to WWE legend and personal friend of Jim Harbaugh, Ric Flair, Harbaugh is more of a man himself than everyone at the Big Ten Conference combined.

I’m Actually Shocked At The Big Ten And NCAAs Treatment Of Coach @CoachJim4UM! He’s More Man Than All Of You COMBINED! Take A Long Look At Yourself And Understand That The Team Will Stand Tall For Their Great Coach And Will Continue To Kick Ass! Go Blue! WOOOOO! @UMichFootball pic.twitter.com/s550aHCISs

— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) November 10, 2023

Many others have tweeted out their support for Jim Harbaugh as Michigan football and school leadership continue to push for a TRO against the Big Ten to allow Harbaugh back on the sideline tomorrow.

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