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Harbaugh called quirky, ingenious — and disruptive

- By Ralph D. Russo

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. » Working for Jim Harbaugh, sometimes it is hard to know when the conversati­on is over.

Florida Atlantic coach Willie Taggart was an assistant under Harbaugh at Stanford for three seasons and recalls occasional­ly approachin­g his boss for a chat in the hallway or office. Without warning, Harbaugh’s mind could dart elsewhere and he would drift away, often to return in 10, 15, maybe even 30 minutes later to pick up right where he left off — as if he never left.

It took some getting used to, but Taggart was clear: Don’t let Harbaugh’s quirks distract you from his most important trait: “He’s a winner.”

Harbaugh has been the most scrutinize­d coach in college football for seven seasons, defined by his failures despite a resume loaded with success.

Now that he has delivered on the promise he brought to his alma mater — beating archrival Ohio State and leading the sec

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