The fervor surrounding Michigan’s triumph in the national championship had one of its own, Desmond Howard, exuberantly sharing his thoughts on the monumental win.
Speaking on Sirius XM immediately after Michigan’s convincing victory over Washington, the former Heisman Trophy winner expressed the sheer delight of witnessing his alma mater secure the national title. Howard attributed the heightened satisfaction to the Wolverines’ resilience in the face of adversity throughout the season.
“Man, it feels so good because they had to deal with so much BS during the season,” Howard exclaimed. Reflecting on a pivotal moment, he recalled addressing the team during the controversy surrounding Connor Stalions. “But, you know, I told them when this whole Connor Stalions thing came out, I told them on GameDay. I said, ‘Listen, you know what? The beautiful thing about this is that there’s no more excuses for nobody.’ At that point, you still had to play Purdue. They had to play Penn State, Maryland, and Ohio State. Then they took off Iowa and Alabama. And dang it, what did they do to Washington? No more excuses, right?”
"It feels good because they had to deal with so much BS during the season."@DesmondHoward is FIRED UP after @UMichFootball wins their first National Championship since 1997.
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While some skeptics may cast doubt on Michigan’s 2023 season, attaching an asterisk due to the program’s involvement in a sign-stealing scandal, Howard emphasized the undeniable resilience displayed by Jim Harbaugh’s players. The locker room, he insisted, remained unfazed by external chatter, showcasing a remarkable ability to overcome challenges.
In the realm of college football, where narratives and controversies often swirl, Michigan’s journey to the national championship stands as a testament to fortitude and determination. The Wolverines’ ability to silence the noise and emerge victorious underlines the character embedded within Jim Harbaugh’s squad.