Soon after the inevitable poopstorm happened, Harbaugh released a statement through the team:

"While on the 98 Rock show this morning to talk about the run to honor O.J. Brigance and raise funds for ALS research, I answered a question about playing within the rules and referred to the perception that the Super Bowl championships won by the Patriots and Saints have a stain. My reference was to the perception out there that came as the result of the league's actions.

"I could have been more clear that I was referring to those viewpoints. I totally believe that the Patriot and Saint coaches and players earned those championships. Bill (Belichick) and Sean (Payton) both know that.

"There has been some distortion about what I said.

"The original tweet indicated I pointed the finger at Bill Belichick and mentioned Bill's name. I did not. I have so much respect for Coach Belichick and the job he does and has accomplished in his Hall of Fame career. I called him to remind him of my respect for him. I also reached out to Tedy Bruschi, who rightfully defended those Patriot players and coaches on ESPN, to tell him that I agree with him that the Patriots earned every victory."

According to the team, Harbaugh also "called Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick and former Pats player turned ESPN analyst Tedy Bruschi to explain his comments."

Fuck that noise. Be a man and stand behind your truthful words. Why does everyone have to pretend those shits didn't cheat? Why do you have to call and apologize when in fact they were the guilty party? It would be like saying Madoff made his money through cheating and then apologizing after the fact citing how hard he worked. Damn bullshit.