Jim Harbaugh to the Bears? If they move on from Matt Eberflus, it’s time for a big swing
1 year ago

Jim Harbaugh to the Bears? If they move on from Matt Eberflus, it’s time for a big swing

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — As Michigan wrapped up its postgame celebration on the field at Lucas Oil Stadium after winning the Big Ten championship game against Iowa on Saturday night, Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt presented Jim Harbaugh with an opportunity to use his favorite catchphrase. “It makes me feel super great, and there’s no coach who could have it better than to have these coaches and these players and this staff,” Harbaugh said as he turned to the players and coaches who were on stage with him. GO DEEPER A Bears reporter’s scouting report on Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy Harbaugh has said that plenty of times during his tenure at Michigan. If team president/CEO Kevin Warren and general manager Ryan Poles decide that a change is needed after two years with Matt Eberflus, the Bears’ coaching candidates list should start and end with Harbaugh. But it was apparent during Michigan’s near-30 minute news conference after the Big Ten title game that players love playing for Harbaugh, too.

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Season sweep of Broncos! Jim Harbaugh has changed the Chargers
4 days, 13 hours ago

Season sweep of Broncos! Jim Harbaugh has changed the Chargers

LA Times  

The Chargers celebrate a 34-yard catch and run for a touchdown by Hassan Haskins that clinched a comeback victory over the Broncos. “Our guys,” coach Jim Harbaugh said, “really just stayed the course.” The Chargers are 9-6, and short of a one-in-a-billion disaster, they will reach the playoffs. Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh hugs Hassan Haskins, whom he coached at Michigan, …

Harbaugh Bowl III: Brotherly love and another win for John’s Ravens
4 weeks ago

Harbaugh Bowl III: Brotherly love and another win for John’s Ravens

LA Times  

Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh, left, meets brother John, coach of the Ravens, after Baltimore’s 30-23 victory. As the seconds ticked down on Monday night’s victory over the Chargers, Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh wanted to remind his defense to block out the noise and distractions and not jump offside. “Yeah, absolutely, it was kind of earmuffs in that sense, and …

What Jim Harbaugh saw on film to change coach’s opinion of Chargers’ loss to Cardinals
2 months ago

What Jim Harbaugh saw on film to change coach’s opinion of Chargers’ loss to Cardinals

LA Times  

Coach Jim Harbaugh was more pleased with his Chargers’ performance once he watched the film than he was when complaining to officials during their game against the Cardinals on Monday. Although a chorus of concerns arose after the team’s 17-15 loss on “Monday Night Football,” Jim Harbaugh is singing a different tune. I can look back and I can get …

Jim Harbaugh gushes over talent of veteran Chargers: ‘I feel lucky to be here’
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Jim Harbaugh gushes over talent of veteran Chargers: ‘I feel lucky to be here’

LA Times  

Jim Harbaugh made a beeline toward midfield, shook Raiders coach Antonio Pierce’s hand and turned right around toward the sideline. That’s the L.A. Chargers mentality.” Harbaugh commended James, the three-time Pro Bowl selection, for recording his 500th career tackle. When Harbaugh was presented a game ball in the locker room by team owner Dean Spanos, the coach later passed it …

Harbaugh says Kaepernick will not be a player or coach with the Chargers this season
4 months, 1 week ago

Harbaugh says Kaepernick will not be a player or coach with the Chargers this season

Associated Press  

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — If Colin Kaepernick wants to join the Los Angeles Chargers, it will not be until next year at the earliest. Harbaugh — who coached Kaepernick in San Francisco from 2011 through ’14 — told USA Today Sports earlier this week that he reached out to Kaepernick about joining his Chargers’ staff shortly after being named coach …

Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh sets record straight on Colin Kaepernick rumors
4 months, 1 week ago

Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh sets record straight on Colin Kaepernick rumors

LA Times  

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, left, walks with coach Jim Harbaugh before Super Bowl XLVII against the Baltimore Ravens on Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. We haven’t reconnected since then.” Chargers linebackers coach NaVorro Bowman and assistant defensive line coach Will Tukuafu played for the 49ers under Harbaugh. “I see those qualities in Colin.” In a recent interview …

Hafley says he wasn’t looking to leave BC. But the chance to join Packers’ staff was too tempting
10 months ago

Hafley says he wasn’t looking to leave BC. But the chance to join Packers’ staff was too tempting

Associated Press  

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Jeff Hafley says he wasn’t necessarily looking to get out of college football before he left his job as Boston College’s head coach to become the Green Bay Packers’ defensive coordinator. “As a guy that grew up loving football, it’s the Green Bay Packers,” Hafley said Thursday in his first news conference since making the move. …

Why NFL execs, coaches view Jim Harbaugh, Raheem Morris as coaching cycle’s best hires
10 months, 1 week ago

Why NFL execs, coaches view Jim Harbaugh, Raheem Morris as coaching cycle’s best hires

New York Times  

Jim Harbaugh wasn’t just a splash hire because of his star status. “We’ll see.” Raheem Morris, who easily came in second place on the ballot, has a sterling reputation around the league, and it became fairly obvious in recent years he’d get another head coaching opportunity. Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay has been advocating for Morris to get …

New GM Joe Hortiz fights Chargers' crimes with Jim Harbaugh
10 months, 2 weeks ago

New GM Joe Hortiz fights Chargers' crimes with Jim Harbaugh

LA Times  

Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz is happy to act as sidekick Robin to coach Jim Harbaugh’s Batman during the NFL season, as Harbaugh described his vision for their new partnership. Hortiz is equally willing to reverse roles to play Batman to Harbaugh’s Robin while making personnel decisions during the offseason, as Harbaugh outlined last week during his introductory news conference. …

Jim Harbaugh is ready to resume his chase of a Super Bowl title with the Chargers
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Jim Harbaugh is ready to resume his chase of a Super Bowl title with the Chargers

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Jim Harbaugh fulfilled one of his goals by winning a national championship at his alma mater. That’s all you want from an employer.” Harbaugh becomes the 19th coach in franchise history and the first former Chargers player to return to the team as head coach. “It’s been about a week now and in this very short period …

How Chargers' Jim Harbaugh made an impressive first impression
10 months, 3 weeks ago

How Chargers' Jim Harbaugh made an impressive first impression

LA Times  

It was hard knocks meets Hollywood. “We’re going to earn our winning,” said Harbaugh, staring intently through his wire-rimmed glasses while standing firmly on stage during a 45-minute press conference amid several hundred media and team officials. “And attack each day with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind.” When owner Dean Spanos was talking to Harbaugh before his flight from Michigan …

College Football Coaches Usually Flop in the NFL. This One Won’t.
10 months, 3 weeks ago

College Football Coaches Usually Flop in the NFL. This One Won’t.

Slate  

Jim Harbaugh left Michigan last week to take over the Los Angeles Chargers, finally ending a three-year saga in which Harbaugh annually flirted with the NFL but never went all the way with it. Harbaugh’s first six seasons saw Michigan climb out from the deep depths of losing under his two most recent predecessors, but the coach could not win …

Jim Harbaugh expects to win 'multiple championships' with Chargers
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Jim Harbaugh expects to win 'multiple championships' with Chargers

LA Times  

Without warning, the lights went down inside YouTube Theater. At the end, accompanying an image of Harbaugh during his late-career quarterbacking days with the then-San Diego Chargers, the screen displayed the words, “Welcome Home.” He’s not really coming home, since home for the Chargers is now SoFi Stadium, a short jog from the scene of his news conference Thursday. Chargers …

New Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh ‘was a little starstruck’ upon meeting Justin Herbert
10 months, 3 weeks ago

New Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh ‘was a little starstruck’ upon meeting Justin Herbert

LA Times  

Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh walks on the field before the AFC championship game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday at M&T Stadium. But the lovefest between him and quarterback Justin Herbert has apparently already begun, with the new coach admitting Sunday that he “was a little starstruck” meeting his new QB for the first time. …

Letters to Sports: Jim Harbaugh mania electrifies hopeful Chargers fans
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Letters to Sports: Jim Harbaugh mania electrifies hopeful Chargers fans

LA Times  

‘Bolt from the Blue’ indeed! Marty Zweben Palos Verdes Estates :: After 32 years of following the Chargers, first in San Diego and now in Los Angeles, that quintessential moment has finally arrived with the announcement of Jim Harbaugh as the new head coach. Felipe Varela Whittier :: The hapless Chargers have hit a grand slam by hiring Jim Harbaugh. …

The rise, fall and rise again of Jim Harbaugh shows how quickly college coaches go from hot to not
10 months, 4 weeks ago

The rise, fall and rise again of Jim Harbaugh shows how quickly college coaches go from hot to not

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! When Jim Harbaugh took a pay cut from Michigan after the 2020 season, getting another chance to be an NFL head coach seemed like a long shot for him. “Jim Harbaugh didn’t forget how to coach a couple years ago and then say, ‘Oh, I remember …

Harbaugh returning to NFL to coach Chargers after leading Michigan to national title
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Harbaugh returning to NFL to coach Chargers after leading Michigan to national title

Associated Press  

COSTA MESA, Calif. — Jim Harbaugh was hired as head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers on Wednesday, leaving Michigan after capping his ninth season as coach of college football’s winningest program with the school’s first national championship since 1997. “Jim Harbaugh is football personified, and I can think of no one better to lead the Chargers forward,” owner Dean …

What does Jim Harbaugh to Los Angeles Chargers mean? How do Wolverines respond?
10 months, 4 weeks ago

What does Jim Harbaugh to Los Angeles Chargers mean? How do Wolverines respond?

New York Times  

This is the digital version of Until Saturday. Back to the NFL Chargers win Harbaugh sweepstakes Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh is officially off to the NFL as the coach of the Los Angeles Chargers. He coached the San Francisco 49ers from 2011-14 and led the team to Super Bowl XLVII in his second season, where they lost to Harbaugh’s brother, …

Chargers pull off a stunner, hiring Jim Harbaugh as their new coach
11 months ago

Chargers pull off a stunner, hiring Jim Harbaugh as their new coach

LA Times  

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh watches his players warm up before the Wolverines’ win over Alabama in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1. The Chargers made one of the most notable additions in their franchise’s 65-year history Wednesday by agreeing to terms with Jim Harbaugh to be their coach, the team announced. Being back here feels like home, and it’s great …

John and Jim Harbaugh can thank their parents for their football drive
11 months ago

John and Jim Harbaugh can thank their parents for their football drive

LA Times  

Ravens coach John Harbaugh and 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh meet on the field after Super Bowl XLVII, won by Baltimore 34-31. What’s transpiring now is tremendous support from the entire family for both of them.” Jackie and Jack Harbaugh, parents of Ravens coach John and Chargers coach Jim. “I remember Bo Schembechler saying once about bowl games that they’re like …

Jim Harbaugh’s last act at Michigan before leaving for Chargers made it all worthwhile
11 months ago

Jim Harbaugh’s last act at Michigan before leaving for Chargers made it all worthwhile

New York Times  

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Jim Harbaugh had everything he could have wanted at Michigan: an adoring fan base, a house next to his parents, a program contoured to his specifications and, as of two weeks ago, a national championship. The real question is what went right during these past nine years that allowed Michigan to do what none of Harbaugh’s …

Jim Harbaugh interviews with Falcons for head coaching vacancy after talking with Chargers
11 months, 1 week ago

Jim Harbaugh interviews with Falcons for head coaching vacancy after talking with Chargers

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh interviewed with the Atlanta Falcons for their head coaching vacancy on Tuesday, his second interview in two days. Belichick, the six-time Super Bowl winning coach in his 24 seasons with New England, made the Falcons his first known interview since leaving the Patriots. Before conducting the interviews with Belichick and Harbaugh, the Falcons held …

Column: Chargers want to finally make a splash? Hire Jim Harbaugh
11 months, 1 week ago

Column: Chargers want to finally make a splash? Hire Jim Harbaugh

LA Times  

Jim Harbaugh, who led Michigan to a national championship this season, has a proven track record as an NFL coach with a 44-19-1 record. The team has interviewed Jim Harbaugh, but it can’t make an offer yet due to Rooney Rule requirements. If Los Angeles’ most obscure major sports franchise wants to take advantage of their best chance to steal …

Jim Harbaugh interviews with Los Angeles Chargers about head coach opening
11 months, 1 week ago

Jim Harbaugh interviews with Los Angeles Chargers about head coach opening

Associated Press  

Jim Harbaugh has interviewed with the Los Angeles Chargers for their head coaching vacancy, a week after he led the University of Michigan to a national title. Yee is known for his representation of another famous Michigan quarterback — seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady — but the Pasadena-based agent also represents Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton, who was the …

Chargers interview Jim Harbaugh on Monday
11 months, 1 week ago

Chargers interview Jim Harbaugh on Monday

New York Times  

By Dianna Russini, Austin Meek and Daniel Popper Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh interviewed with the Chargers on Monday, Los Angeles announced. At Saturday’s championship parade, Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel led a standing ovation for Harbaugh and told the crowd in Ann Arbor, “I am working on getting this man a new contract. — Daniel Popper, Chargers beat writer Other …

Chargers expected to meet with Jim Harbaugh for head coaching job
11 months, 1 week ago

Chargers expected to meet with Jim Harbaugh for head coaching job

LA Times  

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh is expected to interview with the Chargers this coming week regarding their head coaching position. The team has interviewed two internal candidates in Giff Smith, who finished the season as the interim head coach, and Kellen Moore, the Chargers’ offensive coordinator. Four external candidates — Baltimore defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald, San Francisco defensive coordinator Steve Wilks, …

Jim Harbaugh to the Chargers? Why it makes sense, which GM pairings could work
11 months, 1 week ago

Jim Harbaugh to the Chargers? Why it makes sense, which GM pairings could work

New York Times  

The Los Angeles Chargers are now firmly in their head coach and general manager searches. As president of football operations John Spanos said last month: “I do think there’s value in previous head coach experience. As The Athletic’s Matt Barrows reported recently, there are those around the league who believe Harbaugh could see similarities between this Chargers team and the …

After watching his brother win a title, Ravens coach John Harbaugh wants another for himself
11 months, 1 week ago

After watching his brother win a title, Ravens coach John Harbaugh wants another for himself

Associated Press  

— Now the Harbaugh family goes for the sweep. After watching his brother Jim coach Michigan to a national title Monday night, Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh has his sights on another celebration in the Super Bowl next month. With no game to prepare for this weekend, John Harbaugh was able to travel to Houston to watch his brother’s team …

What’s next for Jim Harbaugh? Michigan coach faces decision on whether to stay or go back to NFL
11 months, 2 weeks ago

What’s next for Jim Harbaugh? Michigan coach faces decision on whether to stay or go back to NFL

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! HOUSTON — Michigan’s climb back to the summit of college football ended with its 34-13 win over Washington in the College Football Playoff championship game on Monday night. “Does it always have to be, ‘What’s next, what’s the future?’” Harbaugh looked into NFL jobs the last …

Commanders have started their coaching search. They’re interested in Jim Harbaugh, among others
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Commanders have started their coaching search. They’re interested in Jim Harbaugh, among others

Associated Press  

ASHBURN, Va. — Washington Commanders ownership has already started the process of finding the team’s next head of football operations and coach to replace Ron Rivera, a process that could include Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh, among many others. “I don’t think we want to get into specifics around the process, but we’ve been thinking about who the best candidates are,” controlling …

Does NFL want ‘quirky’ Jim Harbaugh? ‘He’s won everywhere he’s been, but what comes with it?’
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Does NFL want ‘quirky’ Jim Harbaugh? ‘He’s won everywhere he’s been, but what comes with it?’

New York Times  

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh is closing out a controversial season in pursuit of an elusive national championship, but the spotlight isn’t expected to dim after the season. “He’s won everywhere he’s been, but what comes with it?” GO DEEPER NCAA notifies Michigan of Level I charge against Jim Harbaugh After successful stints as the head coach at the University …

Harbaugh to serve out suspension, Big Ten ends Michigan sign-stealing investigation in settlement
1 year, 1 month ago

Harbaugh to serve out suspension, Big Ten ends Michigan sign-stealing investigation in settlement

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan announced Thursday that football coach Jim Harbaugh will serve the remainder of a three-game suspension from the Big Ten in return for the conference ending its investigation into a scheme to steal opponents’ play-calling signals. The university continues to cooperate fully …

Would Jim Harbaugh return to the NFL? Amid his suspension, the question arises (again)
1 year, 1 month ago

Would Jim Harbaugh return to the NFL? Amid his suspension, the question arises (again)

New York Times  

University of Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh has endured intense scrutiny in recent weeks because of the sign-stealing scandal that has engulfed his program. GO DEEPER Jim Harbaugh's turbulent Michigan 2023 timeline Last week, the Big Ten suspended Harbaugh for the rest of the regular season, saying Michigan was found to be in violation of its sportsmanship policy “for conducting …

John Harbaugh sticks up for his brother amid investigation: ‘They don’t have anything of substance’
1 year, 1 month ago

John Harbaugh sticks up for his brother amid investigation: ‘They don’t have anything of substance’

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “His phones, his computers and all that stuff have been looked at, and he’s come through this thing with flying colors,” John Harbaugh said. I think it’s a real compliment to our family and to him, something for us to be proud of.” The Big Ten …

Jahns: Bears get a stinging reminder that the Packers remain superior in every way
1 year, 3 months ago

Jahns: Bears get a stinging reminder that the Packers remain superior in every way

New York Times  

CHICAGO — In the Chicago Bears locker room at Soldier Field on Sunday, it was time for the team’s newcomers to discuss what Chicago has seen too many times: an ugly loss to the Green Bay Packers. “That’s the best way I could put it.” GO DEEPER NFL Week 1 takeaways: Brock Purdy is fine, the Bears are not and …

Jim Harbaugh calls Michigan president to say he’s staying
1 year, 11 months ago

Jim Harbaugh calls Michigan president to say he’s staying

Associated Press  

Jim Harbaugh is staying at Michigan, a decision he personally gave the school president to end another round of speculation that he would return to the NFL. “I just got off the phone with coach Harbaugh and Jim shared with me the great news that he is going to remain as the head coach of the Michigan Wolverines,” University of …

Jim Harbaugh to remain at Michigan after NCAA infractions, talk of leaving for NFL
1 year, 11 months ago

Jim Harbaugh to remain at Michigan after NCAA infractions, talk of leaving for NFL

New York Times  

Coach Jim Harbaugh plans to return to Michigan for a ninth season, school president Santa Ono announced Monday. His future at Michigan was further clouded by an NCAA investigation that resulted in four Level II infractions and a Level I infraction levied against Harbaugh for allegedly providing false or misleading information to investigators. Harbaugh released a statement saying, “I love …

What Broncos and other NFL teams need to know about Jim Harbaugh: Sando’s Pick Six
1 year, 11 months ago

What Broncos and other NFL teams need to know about Jim Harbaugh: Sando’s Pick Six

New York Times  

Imagine a married couple renewing vows by saying, hey, look, no one can predict the future, but we think we’ll stay together. Any proclamation along those lines would be seen as hollow and revealing, which is how NFL insiders viewed Jim Harbaugh’s highly qualified comments about “expecting” to remain head coach at Michigan even though “no one can predict the …

AP source: Panthers owner, Jim Harbaugh discuss coaching job
1 year, 11 months ago

AP source: Panthers owner, Jim Harbaugh discuss coaching job

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper has talked to University of Michigan head football coach Jim Harbaugh about the team’s head coaching position, according to a person familiar with the situation. Carolina is required to interview at least two minority candidates in person, and those can’t come until after the wild-card weekend if those coaches are employed by …

Possible NFL coaching openings and best fits: A Harbaugh return? McVay to TV? Mike Sando’s Pick Six
2 years ago

Possible NFL coaching openings and best fits: A Harbaugh return? McVay to TV? Mike Sando’s Pick Six

New York Times  

This NFL season has reached a point where there’s enough football remaining for teams to change their narratives, but with two head coaches fired already, the urgency increases each week. Side note: In Wilson’s place, Mike White produced the Jets’ best statistical game for a quarterback since the 2014 season. Wilson’s replacements, White and Joe Flacco, have both feasted on …

Jim Harbaugh’s politics: The Michigan coach’s anti-abortion, pro-BLM contradictions explained.
2 years, 4 months ago

Jim Harbaugh’s politics: The Michigan coach’s anti-abortion, pro-BLM contradictions explained.

Slate  

It’s a day ending in -y, so University of Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh has likely said or done something that you do not typically see a college football coach—or, in many cases, any other kind of human—saying or doing. At the time I began writing this article, that thing was going face-first down a water slide on Michigan’s Mackinac …

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