Brent Yarina, BTN.com Senior Editor, July 1, 2015

Only an "awkward" interview involving new Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh would get this much attention.

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Not even the first day of NBA free agency could keep Harbaugh's interview with ESPN's Colin Cowherd on Wednesday morning from becoming one of the top topics on social media.

The interview was talked about so much, in fact, Harbaugh felt the need to respond. He did so, of course, via his popular Twitter handle @CoachJim4UM.

His 140-or-less character response: "In my experience of participating in interviews, I've found it takes 2 to produce a clunker! I'll take 50% responsibility 4 this clunker."

Listen to the full interview below: