APThe Harbaugh brothers are getting most of the attention this week in New Orleans, and the Harbaugh parents even had their own press conference, but a member of the next generation of Harbaughs has managed to keep a low profile.
Jay Harbaugh, the oldest son of 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh, is at the Super Bowl working as a coaching intern for the Ravens, where his boss is his uncle, Baltimore head coach John Harbaugh. Jim Harbaugh says he’s proud of his son but also trying to stay away from him this week because he understands that Jay’s job is to do everything he can to help the Ravens beat the 49ers.
“I’m really thankful and proud at the same time that Jay is doing what he loves to do,” Jim said of his son. “John being there and hiring him, I hear he’s doing a phenomenal job. This week I haven’t been talking to him or calling him or anything — sent him a few texts just to tell him how I feel but I don’t want people thinking I’m talking to him about the game. I’ve heard he’s done a great job and that means the world.”
John Harbaugh said his nephew is doing good work for the Ravens.
“I’m appreciative that Jim allowed Jay to come out,” John said. “Maybe that will be our edge, maybe it’ll be Jay. He’s really good. He’s a hard-working guy and he’s excited about the game and competing.”
As a coaching intern, Jay works with the Ravens’ video staff and the strength staff. And on Sunday, he’s rooting for the Ravens to beat his dad.
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You mean Jim’s kid would rather work for his uncle? Shocking!
Is this a family business or what ??
Gotta love it.
Thank God it isn’t the Ryan family at the Super Bowl.
Must be weird
One impressive family, wish them all the best.
Talk about awkward.
this Harbowl is too familiar a Super Bowl, for my taste. Much prefer it when these coaches hate each others’ guts…..can’t be the only one…
The guy wants his own dad to lose the biggest game of the year, sounds like he would fit in perfect with the pathetic Ravens organization.
The family story is beyond old. It was old championship sunday.
I thought there were only the two brothers working in the NFL. You mean to tell me there’s more of those things?
Yaaaa right. I guarantee you Jay is rooting for the Niners. The kid would never root against his Dad.
Wow tough crowd. I know it’s the “hipster” thing to do to pretend that two brothers coaching against each other in the super bowl isn’t a story, but I enjoy it.
Pretty amazing football minded family.
Football is as bad as politics when it comes to nepotism.
Maybe Jay Harbaugh will head coach one day
Ravens 34 49ers 20 IMHO
49ers don’t have the coaches to win this particular game.
Falcons vs Ravens would have been a more interesting Superbowl. Mike Smith would have had no sympathy for the enemy. This one has the potential to be a joke.
49ers creed under Harbaugh is “Give nothing, take everything”. These clowns just gave up their advantage of having the hosting team’s facilities. Championship games are games of inches it’s foolish To give up any advantage.
Now I gotta see Pastor Ray and his disciples championship Ravens’ evangelism the whole off season. No bueno. If only Matt Ryan would have threw the ball to Tony G instead of Roddy White we would have had a real Super Bowl.
He’s going to have a rough Thanksgiving.
The Harbaughs are loudmouths, but are still much more enjoyable and likeable than the even louder Ryan brothers.
jwcarlson says:Feb 1, 2013 10:17 AM
Thank God it isn’t the Ryan family at the Super Bowl.
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That would be horrible! I’ll enjoy this game much more now thinking about that.
edgarcaetano says:
Feb 1, 2013 10:20 AM
this Harbowl is too familiar a Super Bowl, for my taste. Much prefer it when these coaches hate each others’ guts…..can’t be the only one…
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I agree. I appreciate the story of two brothers squaring off against one another in the Super Bowl, but I more appreciate the narrative of two coaches who just plain don’t care for each other competing for a world championship.
commonsensedude says:
Feb 1, 2013 10:44 AM
He’s going to have a rough Thanksgiving.
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I was just thinking that holidays will never be the same when they get the entire family together.
Wow, that’s not too awkward isn’t it? A son pulling for his uncle to beat his dad.
Did Jim just bring the one outfit for the entire week? He’s been wearing the same clothes all week.
Some posters just make me smh and wonder if our education system will ever get fixed…..
There’s only two coaches left, both named Harbaugh – so they must be doing something right. As a parent, I can’t even imagine what emotions their folks are going through. It’s a first time ever event people, deal with it.
Maybe instead of constantly complaining about everything Raven, Steeler fans should try to hire the next generation of Harbaughs.
I don’t root for either team but I’m tired of seeing everytime an article that references the Ravens is posted, some idiot from Pitt feels compelled to show their ignorance and blind loyalty. The next time you have a thought, do us all a favor and just have another IC Light and step away from the keyboard.
Enjoy Sunday folks, hopefully it’ll be a good game.
My kid and my brother coaching against me. I’d never hear the end of it if I lost.
I wonder which son the parents are cheering for? Sure they say they will cheer for them both, but we all know they will be cheering secretly for one to beat the other.
I wonder if the name of every member of the Harbaugh family starts with a ‘J’. One of those cutesie things some families try to do. I’m hoping for a good game, but I am really sick of hearing about all branches of the Harbaugh family.
Nepotism at its finest.
Imagine Jim’s face when his son gets a Superbowl Ring as a coach before he does.
If the groundhog sees it’s shadow tomorrow, do we get 6 more weeks of Harbaugh?
Wait, Jim Haraugh’s son works on the Ravens’ VIDEO staff and this is just being mentioned? We all know Jim is the sneaky sort.
The Jets should hire Jay Harbaugh as head coach
The Harbaughs are like gremlins. add water and they multiply. they are everywhere. If you feed them after midnight they turn into the ryan’s.
Regardless of what team wins the game, in the end, the entire Harbaugh family wins.
Can’t wait til Monday when all the Harbaugh stories go away.
This guys a clown.
Wouldnt be surprised if Belicheat hires Jay so he can beat the Ravens next yeae
I wish I had a dad and uncle coaching in the NFL. I’d take any job they could get me.
Forget “The Super Bowl” …. this is now “The Harbrawl”.
No different than playing basketball in the driveway, across he wants to beat his dad, every kid does. It’s called “braggin rights” and unless they play each other in the Superbowl again, this could be lifetime rights.
Flash forward 20 years from now …Thanksgiving….Harbaugh residence……..
Just prior to a huge turkey leg being thrown from across the table…
“Hey dad, remember when Uncle John and I beat you and your team in that Super Bowl?”
More like “Hey son remember when I beat you and Uncle John and your team in that Super Bowl?”
It’s official, we have now reached Stupor Bowl status.
Jwcarlson
Too funny!!!