Since accepting the head coaching job at the University of Michigan, Jim Harbaugh has asserted himself as one of the sports world’s most popular figures because of his constant presence in headlines. (See above.)
However, according to ESPN’s Dan Murphy, the former San Francisco 49ers coach doesn’t care about his acclaimed status. During an appearance at Big Ten media day, Harbaugh said:
“I’m not striving to be creating any buzz, just striving to coach the football team. Anyone who is popular is bound to be disliked, so just coaching football.”
Harbaugh’s presence alone has created a major recruiting draw, and his public appearances have only furthered his impact on the college football landscape.