Superbaugh??? Could two head coach brothers square off in Super Bowl ???

SANTA CLARA, California (AP)—The Harbaugh brothers, Baltimore Ravens coach John and San Francisco 49ers coach Jim are separated in age by only 15 months but have taken different paths to the doorstep of the Super Bowl. Now, they’re sparking talk of a “Superbaugh.”

Baltimore plays New England in Sunday’s first NFL playoff game for the AFC title, then San Francisco hosts the New York Giants for the NFC crown. Their parents, Jack and Jackie, plan to watch on television from their home in Wisconsin.

Throughout the season, the brothers talk regularly to share ideas, but not so much this week because suddenly there’s the potential for another history-making matchup next month in Indianapolis. In November, they became the first brothers to face each other as NFL head coaches.

“It’s pretty neat. I’m proud of him,” John Harbaugh, the oldest, said. “He’s proud of what we’re doing.”

Jim considers himself a Ravens fan.

“Had a chance to watch his game, and found myself, as always, pulling very hard for him and his team. Very happy for his success,” Jim said. “(I watch) as a brother, as a fan of his team, and also as a possible opponent, yes.”

John Harbaugh began at the lowest rung of coaching and worked his way up slowly, a former college defensive back at Miami University of Ohio whose playing career ended there. He has guided the Ravens’ staunch, playmaking defense.

Jim Harbaugh was a star quarterback at University of Michigan, a first-round NFL draft pick and eventual Pro Bowler who turned to coaching much later. His thick offensive playbook featuring a version of the West Coast offense can be overwhelming, and Harbaugh has been known to mix in some twists, such as using kicker David Akers to throw a pass on a fake field goal or throwing to a nose tackle-turned part-time fullback.

In last Saturday’s 36-32 last-second win against Drew Brees and the favored New Orleans Saints, Harbaugh even used star defensive tackleJustin Smith for a few plays on offense.

He gets a kick out of the game-planning process and throwing in some new tricks each week.

“Really enjoyable. Yeah, it’s a fun part of the job, and I think the thing that makes it fun is that the players are really stimulated by that,” Jim Harbaugh said. “And we’ve got smart guys that they want it, they almost need it. And really keeps them on a razor’s edge.”

One thing neither likes during game week is anything they consider nonsense — a distraction to the one and only goal of a victory.

The Harbaughs can be dismissive. They’re known to sneer or blow off questions altogether when it comes to injuries or any other tidbit that might give an opponent insight or a possible advantage—perceived or otherwise.

Jim Harbaugh had a squad full of playoff first-timers going into last Saturday’s win.

His message: “Don’t overcook it.” Translation: Stick with what got you here.

Courtesy : YAHOO