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If Jim Harbaugh's Words Piss You Off, Get Used to It

Jim Harbaugh isn't reluctant to speak what's on his mind.

And that makes him unique in today's college football landscape.

We immerse ourselves in a bubble of college athletics where media and public relations departments attempt to have total control of the message that their athletic teams emit. Coaches have coachspeak. Players have clichés. They're coached, taught, programmed, and wired to seem interesting to the media and public while saying nothing of substance.

"Don't reveal too much."

"Don't provide bulletin board material."

"Don't rile up the masses."

"Don't be controversial."

"If you must, be boring.