The spread of the novel coronavirus, otherwise known as COVID-19, has affected nearly every facet of life around the world. Sports are no exception, as several leagues worldwide have delayed or outright canceled gameplay and operations as we all await the flattening of the curve.
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Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh chimed in with his thoughts regarding the pandemic, giving his first interview in months. He appeared with Jay Nordlinger of National Review magazine to discuss the matter, and detailed what he’s doing in the meantime:
“Hope and going to prepare,” Harbaugh said. “I’m not going to give it one thought that it’s not going to happen, because it’s like being a quarterback. I learned that it’s better to be prepared and not have the opportunity, than to not prepare and your chance comes and your opportunity comes and you’re not prepared to do it.
“You got to not have one thought that it won’t happen.”
But as a man of faith, Harbaugh sees a parallel between the events affecting the world and a message from somewhere else.
“I don’t think it’s coincidence, personally, living a faith-based life,” Harbaugh said. “This is a message — this is something where, a time we grow in our faith. Having reverence and respect for God. You see people taking more a view of sanctity of life. I hope that continues — and not just in this time of crisis or pandemic.
“We talk about sanctity of life, yet we live in a society that aborts babies. There can’t be anything more horrendous.”
Michigan’s practice schedule and spring schedule were all affected by the spread of the illness. But as everyone is awaiting the return of a sense of normalcy, Harbaugh is keeping busy by making memories at home.
“And some blue jobs; chopping wood as well, cutting grass,” he said. “Trying to do things with my wife and kids so I can look back and say, ‘This was the time we got to spend the whole month together and made memories.’”
– – Quotes via Aaron McMann of MLive Link– –
