In a recent fiery rant, sports broadcaster Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo expressed his strong opinions about the controversy surrounding Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan Wolverines football program.
Russo dismissed the notion that Harbaugh was somehow wronged, comparing the situation to the scandal involving the Houston Astros.
He criticized Harbaugh for evading questions about the controversy and called out Michigan defenders for their self-righteousness.
“You guys out there in radio land buried the Astros,” Russo said on Mad Dog Unleashed. “And somehow Michigan got a raw deal? Nonsense. Michigan went out there and figured out how to have everybody at these games.”
“IRREPARABLE DAMAGE MY ASS. HE’S A FOOTBALL COACH. HE’S NOT GANDHI!!!”
Here is Radio Hall of Famer @MadDogUnleashed going ballistic about Michigan and Jim Harbaugh. pic.twitter.com/WjROT50VW4
— Jimmy Traina (@JimmyTraina) November 13, 2023
Despite a win over Penn State and an emotional postgame speech from interim head coach Sherrone Moore, Russo remains unconvinced.
According to Russo, the idea that Harbaugh is being wronged is absolute nonsense. He firmly believes that Harbaugh has had ample opportunity to address the controversy but has chosen not to do so.
“This whole thing that Harbaugh is somehow wronged, that is the biggest bunch of nonsense I’ve ever heard in my life,” the Mad Dog added.
Now that legal action is underway, Harbaugh suddenly wants to testify before a judge. Russo finds this behavior disingenuous and questions the sincerity of Harbaugh’s actions.
Russo does not hold back in calling out the preciousness of Michigan fans and supporters.
He expresses frustration over their unwavering support and the constant defense of Harbaugh’s actions.
Russo suggests that this unwavering loyalty has allowed Harbaugh to avoid addressing the controversy for months without any consequences.
He finds it hypocritical that now, when Harbaugh’s position is at stake, he is finally willing to speak up.
“We’ve asked Harbaugh to talk about this for three months, and he’s said absolutely nothing for three months,” Russo said. “Now that his rear end’s on the line, he’s going to talk in front of a judge.”
While some argue that the sign-stealing punishment has tarnished Michigan’s legacy, Russo dismisses this notion.
For him, the victory over Penn State outweighs any potential embarrassment caused by the scandal.
Russo argues that Harbaugh is not a spiritual leader like Gandhi but a football coach.
“They won their game by two scores, irreparable damage my ***,” Russo said. “He’s a football coach, he’s not Ghandi. My god almighty.”
“They won their game by two scores, irreparable damage my ass! He’s a football coach, he’s not Ghandi. My god almighty.” https://t.co/sNV4WZVN38
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) November 14, 2023
In the meantime, Russo offers a suggestion for Michigan football that is as direct and unapologetic as his rant.
He believes that Michigan should face the consequences of their actions and encourages the university to make a clear statement.
