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ANN ARBOR, Jan. 25, 2024 ~ After nine seasons in Ann Arbor, with his last winning a national title, Jim Harbaugh announced he will be leaving the Michigan Wolverines.
Harbaugh will now chase a Super Bowl ring with the Chargers.
Which some may call crazy, he turned down an $125 million offer from Michigan to instead embark on his coaching career in the NFL. On Wednesday, Harbaugh officially signed a five-year contract as head coach for the Los Angeles Chargers.
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Jan. 26, 2024 ~ Jim Harbaugh has taken the head coaching job with the Los Angeles Chargers, after nine seasons leading the Wolverines. Is it a foregone conclusion that Sherrone Moore will be Michigan‘s next head coach? New York Times best-selling author John U. Bacon joins 760 WJR‘s Lloyd Jackson and Jamie Edmonds to talk about if Michigan could have retained Harbaugh this offseason.
Jan. 25, 2024 ~ Former University of Michigan quarterback John Wangler talks about Jim Harbaugh leaving Michigan for the NFL on “All Talk with Jordan and Dietz.”
(CONTINUED) Despite NCAA violations and alleged cheating in 2023, Harbaugh was still considered a desirable candidate in the NFL. Although some may claim he is bailing on Michigan amid the scandal, Harbaugh says he will always be a loyal Wolverine.
With Jim Harbaugh’s transition to the NFL, the University of Michigan will now be seeking a new head football coach.
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