COLUMN: He picked the right head coach 18 years ago, and his justification for finally firing John Harbaugh make a lot of sense. It shows the 65-year-old billionaire has a strong grasp of what his franchise needed to stop regressing — and builds confidence that he'll make a good hire again.
The one-and-done Terps star is meeting his moment in pro basketball after a controversial trade on draft night. His natural confidence, and some mentorship from accomplished big men, has helped him adjust.
McCarron died Thursday after a heart attack at his farm in Mount Airy, the New York Racing Association said Saturday after being informed by his brother.
COLUMN; Over an 18-season span, John Harbaugh's flexible, delegation-heavy approach gave him the freedom and energy to coach where he was needed. But the CEO style is rarely as successful, meaning it may not be repeated when the Ravens hire his successor.
“I think it was the right move, but it’s still bittersweet,” one fan said. “He is a great coach and had a lot of success, but it seemed like some change was needed.”