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  • Finebaum agrees with Big Ten coach: Harbaugh ‘disingenuous fraud’


    Paul Finebaum agrees with Illinois coach Bret Bielema when it comes to Jim Harbaugh.

    In fact, the SEC Network analyst took even further.

    “I’ve always liked Bret,” Finebaum said on “The Paul Finebaum Show” on Wednesday, per On3. “He was fun when we were together. But he is right. Harbaugh is just a disingenuous fraud about all the things he used to say. He didn’t want to face the music. By the way, Michigan didn’t really want him to stay.”

    Bielema didn’t hold back this week after it was reported Michigan planned to fight the allegations in the sign-stealing scandal.

    The Illinois coach re-posted old videos of the Harbaugh, the former Michigan coach, speaking about truth and integrity.

    The remarks were a reaction to the video in which the now-Los Angeles Chargers coach said, “Tell the truth. Always. If you lie … It’s over.”

    Bielema also reacted to a Harbaugh video in which the coach states “If you cheat to win, you’ve already lost.”

    “Really…. Why did you leave?” Bielema posted on X. “Was looking forward to playing but understand why you ran to the NFL. See you in the future and can’t wait.”

    Mark Heim is a reporter for The Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Mark_Heim. He can be heard on “The Opening Kickoff” on WNSP-FM 105.5 FM in Mobile or on the free Sound of Mobile App from 6 to 9 a.m. daily.





    Paul Finebaum, one of the most outspoken voices in college football, has made headlines once again with his recent comments agreeing with a Big Ten coach who called Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh a “disingenuous fraud.”

    During a recent radio segment, Finebaum echoed the sentiments of the anonymous coach who criticized Harbaugh for his behavior and attitude towards other coaches in the conference. Finebaum went on to say that Harbaugh’s antics and lack of success at Michigan have only added fuel to the fire of his detractors.

    This is not the first time that Harbaugh has faced criticism from both within and outside the college football world. Despite his success at previous coaching stops, including a Super Bowl appearance with the San Francisco 49ers, Harbaugh has failed to live up to expectations at Michigan, leading many to question his coaching abilities and overall character.

    While Finebaum’s comments may be seen as harsh by some, they highlight the growing frustration and disappointment surrounding Harbaugh and his tenure at Michigan. As the pressure continues to mount, it will be interesting to see how Harbaugh responds to these criticisms and whether he can turn things around for the Wolverines.

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  • Paul Finebaum sides with Bret Bielema on ‘disingenuous fraud’ Jim Harbaugh: ‘Michigan didn’t want him to stay’


    Late Tuesday night, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema didn’t mince words about Jim Harbaugh and Michigan after a report said UM planned to fight the allegations in the Connor Stalions scandal. Less than 24 hours later, SEC Network’s Paul Finebaum sided with Bielema.

    Bielema raised eyebrows Tuesday when he quoted an old clip of Harbaugh – then the San Francisco 49ers head coach – talking about his desire to be “above reproach” and avoid cheating. The Fighting Illini head coach then asked why Harbaugh ran to the NFL with the Los Angeles Chargers.

    Bielema’s series of tweets came after Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger reported Michigan’s plan to fight the NCAA’s allegations in the Stalions investigation. Finebaum agreed with him, though, and called Harbaugh a “disingenuous fraud” in the process.

    “I’ve always liked Bret,” Finebaum said on The Paul Finebaum Show Wednesday. “He was fun when we were together. But he is right. Harbaugh is just a disingenuous fraud about all the things he used to say. He didn’t want to face the music. By the way, Michigan didn’t really want him to stay.”

    A few minutes after his initial tweet, Bielema found another clip of an old Harbaugh quote. This one was Harbaugh explaining it’s important to tell the truth, especially when being considered a leader. He used an example of his favorite daytime television judge to get his point across too. Bielema chose three emojis to make his point in a repost.

    “Be honest,” Harbaugh said in the video. “Tell the truth. If I want them to tell the truth then I have to tell the truth all the time when you’re in a leadership position. Judge Judy, I got 90 episodes of Judge Judy tivoed on my TV and that’s what I watch. One thing about her courtroom is — if you lie in Judge Judy’s courtroom, it’s over.”

    According to the 137-page document obtained by Yahoo Sports, Michigan pushed back on many of the allegations. The school also accused the NCAA of “grossly overreaching” and “wildly overcharging” the program with a lack of credible evidence about the alleged sign-stealing scheme run by Stalions. The person who tipped off the NCAA to the situation came from UM’s campus and, at one point, worked for the school, the document said.

    Michigan received an official Notice of Allegations from the NCAA in August, but the school said it made “numerous factually unsupported infractions, exaggerates aggravating factors and ignores mitigating facts,” according to the document. UM also asked the NCAA to treat the case as a “Level II standard case” instead of a Level I infraction – which is the most severe NCAA violation – and apply “common sense and [a] commitment to fairness.”

    Griffin McVeigh contributed to this report.



    In a surprising turn of events, SEC analyst Paul Finebaum has come out in support of former Arkansas head coach Bret Bielema’s recent comments about Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh.

    Bielema, now the defensive line coach for the New York Giants, called Harbaugh a “disingenuous fraud” in a recent interview with The Athletic. He claimed that Michigan didn’t want Harbaugh to stay and that he was only using the school as a stepping stone to get back to the NFL.

    Finebaum, known for his controversial opinions and heated debates on his radio show, took to Twitter to express his agreement with Bielema’s assessment of Harbaugh. He tweeted, “I have to agree with Bret Bielema on this one. Jim Harbaugh’s tenure at Michigan has been underwhelming, and it’s clear that the school didn’t do everything in its power to keep him there. Harbaugh’s time in Ann Arbor may be coming to an end soon.”

    This unexpected support from Finebaum is sure to stir up even more controversy and debate among college football fans. It remains to be seen how Harbaugh and Michigan will respond to these damning accusations from two respected figures in the football world. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.

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  • Finebaum waves white flag on ESPN after leading Alabama parade: ‘Count me out’

    Finebaum waves white flag on ESPN after leading Alabama parade: ‘Count me out’


    Paul Finebaum is done stumping for Alabama.

    A day after the Crimson Tide lost to Michigan 19-13 in the ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa, the SEC Network analyst “surrendered” on Wednesday’s “Get Up.”

    “I led the Alabama parade to get them into the playoffs,” Finebaum said. “You know that I stood on every building, especially on this show, and, on the first day of the new year, I’m surrendering. I am waving the white flag.

    “Forget Alabama. Count me out.”

    Last month, when the CFP selected SMU or the 12-team playoff over Alabama, Finebaum said the committee took the easy way out.

    “They did not want to be responsible for killing conference championship games just yet,” Finebaum said at the time.

    “I’m gravitating back toward Alabama because I know they are capable of beating good teams,” he added. “I’d rather put in a flawed team that can beat a good team like Georgia, than just put someone in because they have a win over the No. 23 team in the country.”

    Penn State toyed with mistake-prone SMU in a 38-10 victory in the opening round of the College Football Playoff last week.

    However, the Tide hardly looked the part Tuesday of a CFP contender, falling flat against the Wolverines.

    Mark Heim is a reporter for The Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Mark_Heim. He can be heard on “The Opening Kickoff” on WNSP-FM 105.5 FM in Mobile or on the free Sound of Mobile App from 6 to 9 a.m. daily.





    Paul Finebaum, the outspoken ESPN personality and self-proclaimed Alabama superfan, has finally admitted defeat. After years of staunchly supporting the Crimson Tide and leading the parade of Alabama fans on ESPN, Finebaum has officially waved the white flag.

    In a shocking turn of events, Finebaum announced on his show that he can no longer continue to blindly support Alabama after their recent loss. “I’ve been a diehard Alabama fan for as long as I can remember, but enough is enough,” Finebaum said. “I can’t keep defending this team when they can’t even pull off a win in the big games.”

    Finebaum’s change of heart comes after Alabama’s recent loss to their rival team, leaving them out of the championship race. Despite his initial reluctance to accept defeat, Finebaum finally realized that he could no longer ignore the writing on the wall.

    “Count me out,” Finebaum declared. “I can’t keep pretending that everything is okay with Alabama when it’s clearly not. It’s time for me to admit that maybe, just maybe, they’re not the unbeatable powerhouse I thought they were.”

    While Finebaum’s decision may come as a shock to many, it is a refreshing display of honesty and humility. Perhaps this defeat will serve as a wake-up call for the diehard Alabama fans who have blindly followed their team through thick and thin.

    As Finebaum hangs up his Alabama hat, it remains to be seen who he will throw his support behind next. One thing is for certain, however – the days of Finebaum leading the Alabama parade are officially over.

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  • Paul Finebaum: Penn State losing to Boise State would be ‘unforgivable’ for James Franklin

    Paul Finebaum: Penn State losing to Boise State would be ‘unforgivable’ for James Franklin


    As the Penn State Nittany Lions prepare to take on the Boise State Broncos in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal, head coach James Franklin has his sights on his second Playoff win. That would represent another step forward in changing the reputation he has developed as a big-game loser.

    In an appearance on Get Up ahead of the game, Paul Finebaum shared his thoughts on what it means for James Franklin. In particular, he emphasized that the game matters to Franklin for his reputation compared to the sport’s other top coaches.

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    “Everything,” Paul Finebaum said. “This would be just an unforgivable loss for a guy who has had a lot of unforgivable losses.”

    In his head coaching career, James Franklin has a record of 3-24 against AP Top-10 teams. That mark is 3-19 while at Penn State. During that time in Happy Valley, he’s mostly run into issues with Ohio State, Michigan, and toward the start of his tenure Michigan State. With that, he’s only won the Big Ten once during his time in Happy Valley to go with three New Year’s Six Bowl wins.

    “He usually beats the teams he’s supposed to, only last year as a favorite he lost to Ole Miss in the Peach Bowl,” Finebaum said. “But most of the time when he’s an underdog against the best, you see it. He can’t win. Not only can he not win, he loses badly. So, a loss tonight would just cement that reputation.”

    This season is Penn State’s first ever trip to the College Football Playoff. With that, Franklin earned his first Playoff win in the first round. That was against the SMU Mustangs. That combination of opponents, however, will keep Franklin’s reputation in big games in doubt according to Finebaum.

    “Now, what would a win do? It probably wouldn’t do all that much because even though he would have two Playoff wins, they would be against lesser teams,” Finebaum said. “He would need to beat the team next week, which would be Notre Dame or Georgia.”

    Penn State and Boise State are set to kickoff in the Fiesta Bowl at 7:30 p.m. EST on New Year’s Eve. Of the four quarterfinal Playoff games, it’s the only one not being played on New Year’s Day, so all eyes will be on James Franklin and Penn State as they take on an upset-minded Boise State team that is coming off a bye week.



    In a recent interview on The Paul Finebaum Show, renowned sports analyst Paul Finebaum expressed his strong opinions on the upcoming matchup between Penn State and Boise State. Finebaum boldly stated that a loss for Penn State against Boise State would be “unforgivable” for head coach James Franklin.

    Finebaum pointed out that Penn State is a powerhouse program with high expectations and a loyal fan base. He believes that a loss to a team like Boise State, who is not traditionally considered a top-tier opponent, would be a major disappointment for the Nittany Lions and their supporters.

    The outspoken analyst also emphasized the importance of this game for Franklin’s coaching legacy. Franklin has enjoyed success at Penn State, leading the team to multiple bowl games and conference championships. However, a loss to Boise State could tarnish his reputation and raise questions about his ability to lead the program to the next level.

    As the highly anticipated matchup approaches, all eyes will be on Penn State and James Franklin to see if they can avoid the “unforgivable” outcome that Finebaum has warned against. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis on this crucial game.

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