Carroll wonders what Harbaugh’s deal is
Posted November 16, 2009 at 11:43 pm in Football, Sports
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Loading ...With 6:37 remaining in the fourth quarter, Stanford scored its seventh touchdown of the game to take a demanding 48-21 lead over the Trojans that all but assured a victory.
That’s when Cardinal coach Jim Harbaugh decided to go for a two-point conversion attempt that would give his team an even 50 points against the Trojans’ once-daunting defense.
Deal breaker · Pete Carroll questioned Stanford coach Jim Harbaugh about his surprising decision to go for two late in the game, sources said. - Young Kim | Daily Trojan
The play was stuffed at the line of scrimmage, but USC players and coaches were still upset. It appeared as though Stanford was trying to show the Trojans up on its home turf.
After the game, USC coach Pete Carroll met Harbaugh at midfield to shake his hand, and, according to sources near the exchange, the conversation went as follows:
“What’s your deal? What’s your deal?” Carroll asked.
“What’s your deal?” Harbaugh replied.
And the conversation ended.
USC senior safety Taylor Mays refused to comment about the two-point conversion attempt but was seen walking toward Stanford’s bench and glaring at Harbaugh immediately following the play.
After the game, both coaches tried to downplay the two-point attempt for the media.
“I thought it was an opportunity, the way we were coming off the ball, the way our players were playing — that it was the right thing to do,” Harbaugh said.
When asked about the play, Carroll responded, “I’m wondering just like you.
“In that situation, they get to do whatever they want. Sometimes, you make the decision for your own team’s sake.”
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Really, MaxTrojan? I mean, really? I thought your comments were part of some performance art piece, but now I’m starting to think that you are really serious. Is this the kind of thug mentality bred into students and fans over at ‘SC?
I think the fans should be asking PC “What’s your deal”? With undoubtedly one of the best recruiting and talent pools in the nation, why didn’t the Trojans even look competitive against Stanford?
Stanford had its day, and now they lost to CAL, a team which USC slaughtered. These things even out. Harbaugh acted the part of jerk. USC will be right there again next year. Stanford is nothing and will be nothing in the college football universe. Harbaugh will take his act to Michigan at some point,and the Stanford tree will dance around in a tizzy just as their band does. I was delighted they lost to Cal. Fame is fleeting, huh, Mr. Harbaugh.
Thank you Stanford for finally bringing this point up! What Goes Around Comes Around PC!!!