Charles Woodson Talks Michigan-Alabama, Harbaugh’s Future & More with Rich Eisen | Full Interview

Pro Football Hall of Famer/Michigan alum Charles Woodson and Rich Eisen discuss the Wolverines’ Rose Bowl win over Alabama to advance to the College Football Playoff finals against Michael Penix Jr. and the Washington Huskies, and says why he wouldn’t be shocked if Jim Harbaugh returned to the NFL next season.
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[@rodneydockins3485]

Bama fan here and I gotta give it up to Michigan they whipped our butts last night was one of the very few times I have seen my Tide get man handled. Maybe no other fans will tell you this but y’all whipped us from start to finish and if it wasn’t for special teams mistakes it wouldn’t have been a game and we had our chances but got stopped. Michigan earned that win we didn’t give it to them and I will be rooting for them to win it all and once again I hate to say but here it goes GO BLUE

[@johnnywebb2351]

Thanks, classy Bama fan

[@phyuckyu1616]

Respect 🫡

[@RetrieverMan]

Honest to God, I massively underestimated how gracious Bama fans were, especially in loss. I can't say one negative thing. It makes me feel better about y'all winning for so long knowing that you're good people. Respect!

[@DP-sq6ej]

@@RetrieverManthe true Alabama fans are great. They understand the good times and the bad. Always give respect to them. It’s the so called fans that are only with them because they win often but don’t have the true commitment. There are thousands like that. But Nothing to be ashamed of , bama played a tough game. They will definitely be ready and kicking tail next season. Go Blue

[@ETube1971]

Appreciate the classy response. Thanks. I don't know what happened to our special teams, but that obviously needs to get cleaned up for the next game. I thought we had one of the best special teams units in the nation this year, so that was quite a disappointing performance by them.

[@andrewwojewnik8675]

God I frickin love Charles Woodson. Thank-you Charles for all the priceless memories

[@mattyrush8080]

Was fortunate enough to go to all rivalry games in 97. Was at Notre Dame game on the 50 yd line, the Michigan State Game where I witnessed woodson get the greatest int of all time, and I ran out on the field after the Ohio State game !!!! I was 16. What a time to be alive. Go Blue !!!!!!

[@ereid1981]

One of the GOATS 🐐!!!! I’m 42. I remember our last one. CW2!

[@jasonmcbride6458]

I love the way Charles said everything he said!!! Thank you Charles for inspiring the players that we love to watch today!! #2

[@jeffreyblue627]

That’s the second time Michigan beat Alabama in a bowl game in overtime. The first time was the 2000 Orange Bowl. Michigan had a lightly regarded QB, some kid named Brady, Tom I think. 😂

[@UFBear15]

thats the game I was thinking about when Michigan scored in OT first.. except in the Orange Bowl bama missed the XP to tie

[@Jrh-rp7np]

Dude,, I was like idk 14 years old for that 1997 season - 98 Rose Bowl… I’ll never forget that year the Ohio State game in the Big House unforgettable,, Charles shades of Desmond Howard punt return in that game and a huge interception..I’ll never forget watching Charles Woodson he just made you go wow every single week and the Heisman Trophy ceremony ,, that year was it was like dreamland… and the damn Split National title was the only black eye on that year but whatever it was out of there hands they did all they had to do ,,they’ll always be the Full National Champs In my heart.... coincidentally the BCS was born the very next year..

[@scratchpenny]

My dad was a big OSU fan, but we kids were Michigan fans since we grew up outside Ann Arbor. He got us all tickets to that OSU vs Michigan game that year. Got to see Woodson score in the endzone near our seats! Will never forget that game. Also, I was caked in mud up to my knees, as the walkways around the Big House were incredibly muddy that year.

[@Macattack11639]

Absolutely. Saw every game that year. Sat in north end zone. I used to just watch Charles every play and he just glued every receiver. Finally I stopped watching him because they never threw his way and I missed the real plays 😂

[@codylauren]

One of my favorite players to this day. One of my first games I saw at the Big House was the 97 team, Colorado one row up from the tunnel and I was in love!!!

[@JasonEyestone]

I can only hope that, in the after life, we are able to revisit and reexperience these amazing memories.

[@florida1289]

If you win a national championship today with 12 regular season games, conference championship, semifinals & the national championship game you absolutely are the greatest team in Michigan history. Now to hear Charles Woodson, who's easily on michigan's mount rushmore, say that shows a lot of class.

[@JRKudlick77]

Woodson essentially saying "Just Win Baby".

[@yarddad6479]

Charles the GOAT

[@MarcAndElena]

I absolutely love these interviews with two great Michigan Men! I have been watching Rich Eisen since I was fifteen years old, and Charles Woodson has been my favorite Michigan player, and all he does is win at every level! Rich and Charles, I would LOVE to work with you two on a scholarship fund program in conjunction with Mott Hospital. Without the endless emails, gatekeepers, and back channels. What do you two think about my high-level concept, and how can we get the gears moving on this?

[@jasonanernathy5721]

Mi legend, loved by an entire state and fan base. The best to ever do it. Go blue.

[@dreambigfish354]

Greatness, it’s a great day to be a Michigan Wolverine

[@davidtimmer5428]

I love hearing from Woodson, this game took 15 years off my life

[@lavalifetv2420]

All I have to say is thank you 🙏🏾 put us back on the map 🌹

[@davidwright1728]

My stomach was in knots most of the game..and then I started to pray 🙏 and im telling you right now Jesus answered my prayer this team is on a mission of faith I've been saying that all year and i know in my heart Jesus had his hand in this game..Go BLUE 💙

[@pmaximus5659]

Yes.. go blue

[@mlbkaper]

I pulled out my rosary!! 🙏🏼

[@marylittrell7343]

I was praying too!

[@donkeebler]

So proud of this team. Most exciting year I’ve ever enjoyed. I have been blending blue since the sixties and Bo. This is my favorite year. Love this team. The team-The team -The team. GO BLUE

[@greggcal4583]

Absolutely loved watching Woodson play. And his commentary at the end was awesome.

[@reginaldbyrd612]

Thank you Charles for honestly neither team play good each team had alot trun over it trun into anybody game this guy understand football

[@lomill1723]

That 97 Michigan team would have beat that Nebraska team!!!

[@caseyhelmer276]

Lmao. Nebraska wouldve rolled Michigan.

[@bigkvanderhulst33]

Nebraska should've never been undefeated in "97" after the kicked ball in the end zone against Missouri!! Michigan was voted # 1 in every poll except the AP Coaches poll, which was a joke!!

[@AntiMTVMovement]

Well, Michigan did crush a team that Nebraska struggled to beat.

[@ScootNTan]

Ahaaaahaaaahaaaa

[@williamgullett5911]

@@caseyhelmer276The only reason Nebraska shared the championship in 97 was because 13 coaches changed their vote in the last vote to gift a retiring Tom Osborne a championship. And all 13 had to change, 12 change and it’s not enough. Nebraska got a gift vs Missouri and in the final poll…after Nebraska beat a Peyton Manning who couldn’t beat Florida and a Tennessee team that wasn’t much in the bowl game

[@alfonsoaleman73]

Got love Woodson!

[@jacobmosley6570]

My favorite 〽️ player of all-time Go Blue 〽️

[@davidmarrotte3265]

C Wood this D reminds me of your 97 team!

[@cbrippee]

I would study the Washington State game where the final was 24 to 20 to see how the Cougars held the Huskies to such a low score. Been a huge Woodson fan, I share the same first name, forever. GO BLUE.

[@martincrawford8772]

Go blue

[@richh650]

I've always been jealous that the Big 10 had rights to play in the gorgeous Rose bowl year after year. Woodson was a beast of a man in the NFL, so nice seeing his personally persona in this interview.

[@mattbunts7513]

I Luv #2 CW A real Michigan Man! Go Blue! 1997 forever!

[@RvFlip19]

Thanks, Rich! Go Blue!

[@donaldstratton3129]

Rich ,your one of the best in the business. BET, Hail To The Victor's

[@gaypreator8547]

All those ups and downs, but, M held it together. Never give up.

[@thedude9892]

Charles Woodson the greatest Wolverine of all time!

[@ronnestman4696]

Charles legacy is the Lobby at C.S. Mott children’s hospital in Ann Arbor. He is HIM!

[@thomshin2460]

Woodson is Mr. Michigan

[@atenachos6282]

Go Blue!

[@goblue4256]

It's Good To Be A Michigan Wolverine

[@Quinn-oz5sd]

Woodsons the best! GO BLUE!

[@jnmzietz]

Got me some Woodson Burbon Whiskey

[@97NikeSb]

Rose bowl should be the national championship game. It’s the oldest bowl game and it’s still using the venue that’s made the game what it is. The orange bowl and sugar bowl stadiums aren’t around anymore and use others stadium for their respective games.

[@rdelius8512]

Just curious, wish Eisen asked Woodson which means more, Super Bowl champion or college national championship. I don’t see him going to Packers game. I briefly spoke to Harlan Huckleby about 10 years ago-he said no one remembers his pro career, everybody remembered his college career.

[@DJ-Qst]

Go Get It

[@nicolamcostello]

Football is the greatest sport.

[@UFBear15]

I've felt this way all year watching them play, you get a sense the older you get watching teams and seasons play out.. It's just Michigans time. I was about the only person here in the deep south that kept having to explain how they were capable of beating UGA or Bama because they got the dogs up front to do it.. During the Rose Bowl they were all telling me how right I was, for football junkies and people that actually watch film you could see that Michigan was the actual SEC team in the trenches this year..

[@tinalundy7858]

Im a michigan girl and been a wolverine for 50 years win or lose i stand with them till i dieGO BLUE

[@larryhochstetler3875]

Iam a Michigan wolverines fan i would like to see mr.woodson be the next head coach after big Jim leaves for NFL woodson would be a great coach Larry hochstetler

[@edwinhargrave679]

Those who stay will be champions go blue.

[@alexkatsanos8475]

Klatt says Washington is a mirror of Ohio State 2022. Perfect for Mich to defend. But Penix is so accurate doesn’t take sacks and they are healthy on D now except for their RB. Corum is great like Achane. Klatt also said and Saban said Michigan D is like Baltimore’s because they have those D coaches from Baltimore’s staff.

[@flman1478]

breaking, google it "NCAA president says Michigan earned football national title 'fair and square'"

[@otisjohnjr.3023]

Maybe if Michigan hadn't suspended Harbaugh over a cheeseburger, negotiations would be more straightforward. I would need a public apology along with the contract extension.

[@CertifiedClapaholic]

As a Michigan fan, the fact that Harbaugh always has one foot out the door feels like mild betrayal. I understand coach's desire to win the SB but I, personally, do not understand the appeal of competing in the sterilized and corporatized NFL. Once Jim leaves, I don't see how Michigan maintains any of this momentum. Sure, Coach Moore is a good coach, but he's not Harbaugh. Plus, Coach Harbaigh made it pretty clear that he wanted to not just build a house and leave, he wanted to maintain it for a while. Well you're not done building the house, Coach. Leaving now is not what you told us you wanted when you first got here. Depressing stuff to think about while on the precipice of the National Championship game 😔😔😔

[@Jon.A.Scholt]

And why would he want to leave his chicken coop and chickens in Ann Arbor! He has everything he needs here and is a legend.

[@BeatsNTreatsllc]

The Duece!

[@jtmitchell83]

Is Woodson doing this interview on a golf cart in his garage??

[@ThoseWhoStayUofM]

Alabama had 2 flaws on their offense. TE and Center. Michigsm RELENTLESSLY attacked them. Clinic

[@emilianozapata3777]

Go〽️blue let’s go get the natty Job not done Was at the rose 🌹 bowl Best Michigan game

[@paulgonsalves5525]

😊

[@xdude2x]

Salty Phil Filmer cost them an outright title.

[@BlorbusUnimax]

is woodson in a golf cart in his garage?

[@antoniotyler7688]

I thought Nebraska won the championship in 1997. I guess it depends on who you ask.

[@jmp1262]

Split decision AP/ Coaches poll. Nebraska beat Missouri on an illegal last second play.

[@richardcarey9354]

P

[@evileyevalaus]

As much as I think he's overrated (Herbert) if he can coach Herbert I would stay at Michigan

[@ScootNTan]

Touches the ball about 3 times a game (thus fewer mistakes) yet Espn gave him the Hesman over one of the greatest QB's ever. And before you say it, look at his numbers vs Florida. They beat Tennessee but Peyton lit them up.

[@Jon.A.Scholt]

Stop it. Woodson was by far the best player in the country that year. The Heisman isn't a "Lifetime Achievement" award, it's a single season award. Woodson was the best player in the country and the leader of the National Champion. Peyton did not deserve it. Heck, Randy Moss was even better that year.

[@thebluefus]

Washington’s offense is too good. Michigans offense is shaky

[@BANGARZ1]

lolol Mane if you don't stop, 1st we're scared of Bama now this lol, pleasee

[@101stairassault5]

@thebluefus…Washington’s offense hasn’t even faced a top 10 defense. They certainly haven’t seen the #1 defense. If Michigan can get to Penix with twists,stunts & hidden blitzes, Penix will struggle. Washington does have a top rated O-line, but we’ll have to see what Jesse Minters gameplan is to get through that O-line. Washington has a set of 3 receivers that are weapons and a smart top 2 QB. But that’s why they play the game…have to play and see who executes better.

[@GaSw-dh8mj]

​@@101stairassault5Minter is coaching out his mind right now. It doesn't have to be about how many you send just as long as the ones you send are sent to the right place and time. He's the number one u sung hero just ahead of Ben Herbert at this point.

[@101stairassault5]

@@GaSw-dh8mjagreed! It’ll be a mix n’ match of delayed blitz packages with stunts on certain down situations. Michigan LB’s will need to expect crossing routes more than the deep air-raid throws if Michigan is able to get through that o-line a lot.

[@GaSw-dh8mj]

@@101stairassault5 Washington's pass D is in the BOTTOM 15 IN ALL OF CFB. USC is statistically better. UM is gonna run and throw all over them.

[@LakeFX]

I definitely think of Tom Brady as a 7-time Super Bowl champion. And a cheater.

[@edgardoberlioz2168]

Woodson can’t talk sounds illiterate

[@ungadunga5441]

But he probably knows how to punctuate.

[@nachoandsancho5218]

​@@ungadunga5441 you beat me to it ha

[@edgardoberlioz2168]

@@ungadunga5441 Heisman Trophy

[@Jrh-rp7np]

He had a Punt Return TD and an INT in the 97 osu game.. I don’t care if he speaks Huttese like Jabba the Hutt lol and he speaks very well.. and btw pronouns pal

[@johnnywebb2351]

Haters

[@damonsiegiel7855]

Wood keeping it 💯 is a beautiful thing. 🫡

[@rv7131]

Go Blue!