BYU will face Michigan at The Big House on Saturday, and the Cougars may get a front seat to some unrestrained passion. Wolverines coach Jim Harbaugh is known for his fiery personality on the field.
Here's a look at some of the best antics from Harbaugh's coaching career, which has spanned from college to NFL ranks and landed him back at his alma mater Michigan.
Michigan vs. Oregon State
Less than two weeks ago, Harbaugh made it clear he wasn't happy when the Wolverines were called for a roughing-the-punter penalty against the Beavers and his play sheet went flying. The coach and Michigan had the last laugh, though, as four plays later, a bad snap on an Oregon State punt attempt set up Michigan at the Beaver 3 and led to an easy touchdown.
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Super Bowl XLVII
With a Lombardi Trophy on the line as coach of San Francisco, Harbaugh showed his frustration when two of his 49er defenders were called for being offsides late in the team's 34-31 loss to Baltimore. Again, papers, and his headset, became projectiles.
NFC Championship vs. Atlanta
This time, a replay did not end up in favor of Harbaugh and the 49ers in the 2013 NFC Championship Game against Atlanta. Kicking, slapping the field and a swinging Sharpie ensued.
Playoffs vs. Green Bay
Again, the pressure of the postseason brought out an upset Harbaugh, as he stomped in disagreement after something didn't go his way in San Francisco's 45-31 divisional playoffs victory over Green Bay. Moments, later, though, the 49ers scored the go-ahead touchdown and never trailed again vs. the Packers.
At Stanford
Before jumping to the NFL, Harbaugh spent 2007-10 as Stanford's coach. There, he tried some unorthodox tactics to get his Cardinal players pumped up for a game against Oregon State.
Bonus video No. 1
It's not just on the sidelines during a game that Harbaugh shows off his passion. This summer, he shed his shirt and joined in a shirts vs. skins scrimmage at a football camp in Alabama.
Bonus video No. 2
Harbaugh's passion isn't all about fiery displays of emotion, though. His soft side was also shown this summer, when he took the opportunity to field five questions from kids during a press conference in a moment sure to melt people's hearts.
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