The Michigan Wolverines have remained undefeated with 12-0 despite Jim Harbaugh getting suspended for 6 games this season. But his presence in Michigan has instilled a sense of respect and admiration from his players, especially JJ McCarthy, who credits his coach for hyping the team up before every game.

Jim Harbaugh finished his last 3-game suspension with the last match against Ohio State. While the Wolverines lamented the absence of their head coach in their last three games, he’ll be back for the Big Ten Championship game to hype up his team. And the atmosphere in Michigan is electric as the players pour their excitement over his return. In a recent YouTube video by the Michigan Wolverines, JJ McCarthy described his interactions with Jim Harbaugh on game day and how he would pump his players up before every kickoff.

JJ McCarthy reveals Jim Harbaugh’s impact on him before every game

McCarthy disclosed that the last time he met his coach was on Saturday morning. The 20-year-old stated, “He told me to do me, go out there, and have fun.” When he was asked if Jim Harbaugh pounding him on his shoulder pads before the game is a rare occurrence or a regular thing, JJ McCarthy replied, “Yes. That’s every game. And it’s usually right before kickoff. He’ll come and find me and he’s all about getting that first hit and the butterflies just get disintegrated from your body. He tries to do his best to kind of stimulate that.”

And now that Jim Harbaugh is free to join his team on the sideline, every Michigan player is excited for his return. With their recent win streak, the Michigan Wolverines have become the only NCAA team with more than 1000 wins in college football. And a large portion can be attributed to Coach Harbaugh. Michigan athletes recognize this and are waiting for the coach’s comeback with eager eyes and open arms.

Michigan welcomes back Jim Harbaugh with enthusiasm

The Wolverines celebrate as Jim Harbaugh is ready to inspire his team again from the sideline on their road to Indianapolis to face the Iowa Hawkeyes for the Big Ten Championship game. After serving his 3-game suspension from the sign-stealing scandal, this is what he had to say about coming back, “I would say it’s good to be back, but I never left.”

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Just like JJ McCarthy, the star RB Blake Corum also credits his coach’s presence and pregame speeches as a source of inspiration that gets the hair sticking up on his arms and gets him ready to run through a wall. Corum also expressed his excitement over Jim Harbaugh’s return saying “It’s going to be like a reunion.”

The Wolverines have several reasons to celebrate before their next big game on December 3. The team has performed well throughout the season, but will Jim Harbaugh’s return facilitate an even greater performance? Don’t miss the upcoming game!

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