Editor’s note: Greg Harden sadly passed away on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, following complications from surgery, the University of Michigan Athletic Department announced. This story was originally published on Aug. 16, 2024 and was republished on Sept. 13, 2024 as a tribute to the university’s “Secret Weapon.” Rest in peace, Greg.
Legendary Michigan football coach Bo Schembechler was the kind of guy that people were afraid to tell “no.” When he asked someone to do something, it was more of a statement than it was a question.
But when Schembechler called Greg Harden and requested he give the Michigan football team a lecture, Harden’s answer defied the status quo.