Alex Smith on Harbaugh's Comeback: "He's Got That Fire Back"
Remember that time when Jim Harbaugh was the hottest name in coaching, taking the San Francisco 49ers to the Super Bowl and making the league sit up and take notice? Yeah, that Jim Harbaugh is back.
After a few years at Michigan, Harbaugh's passion for the game seemed to fade a bit. Some folks even started whispering that he was losing his edge. But this year, something's different. The Wolverines are rolling, and Harbaugh is leading the charge with a renewed intensity that's hard to miss.
And who better to weigh in on the comeback than Alex Smith, who played under Harbaugh in San Francisco? Speaking recently, Smith said, "He's got that fire back. You can just see it in his eyes, the way he's coaching. It's like he's back to that young, hungry Harbaugh we all knew in San Francisco."
So what's changed? Some say it's the pressure of the playoffs, others say it's the youthful energy of his current team. But whatever the reason, Harbaugh is back in his element and leading the Wolverines to a potential national title.
Smith, who's always been vocal about his respect for Harbaugh, went on to say, "Jim's a special coach, he knows how to get the best out of his players. He's not afraid to challenge them, to push them to their limits. And that's exactly what he's doing with this Michigan team."
Harbaugh's return to form has re-energized college football. He's reminded everyone that passion and fire are essential ingredients to success. And for Alex Smith, it's a joy to watch his old coach back on top.