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At Miami (Ohio) Commencement, John Harbaugh Urges Resilience After Ravens Exit

The address framed his January firing as a lesson that sets the tone for his first Giants season.

Overview

  • Harbaugh, who spoke Saturday at Miami University's Yager Stadium, delivered the keynote and received an honorary doctorate.
  • He told graduates that hard news can come without warning, including being told a job is over, and he urged them to move forward with resilience.
  • He stressed mental toughness with the line, "Toughness is a talent. Toughness is a decision," and he urged focus on process rather than outcomes.
  • He now leads the New York Giants, with OTAs starting Tuesday and a Sept. 13 home opener against the Dallas Cowboys.
  • The former Ravens coach spent 18 seasons in Baltimore, going 180-113 with a Super Bowl XLVII title, and he returned to his alma mater as a Cradle of Coaches honoree with a statue at Yager Stadium.