Former Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh was introduced in Los Angeles on Thursday as the next Chargers’ coach, and spoke on multiple topics. He touched on his decision to leave the Wolverines, and even TV shows Ted Lasso and The Rockford Files.
Harbaugh, fresh off leading Michigan to a national championship win, returns to the NFL and California, when he coached the San Francisco 49ers from 2011-14.
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With Harbaugh’s exit, Michigan replaced the nine-year Wolverine coach with Sherrone Moore, Michigan’s offensive coordinator this season who served as the interim head coach for four games, including the final three games of the year.
Here are the highlights from Harbaugh’s introductory press conference with the Chargers:
Jim Harbaugh on Michigan football
“Sherrone is the right man for the job,” Harbaugh said on Moore. “Nobody else would be (better). I mean, that’s the guy. And they got it right. … It’s in a great place. Much like when players leave the university to go onto the pros, there’s a passing of the baton that takes place. And you see (J.J. McCarthy) leave, but you see Jayden Denegal, Alex Orji, the next day on that field, they’re throwing with receivers and there’s an excitement there.
“I’ve been involved in that as a player when the quarterback ahead of me left or graduated. And it’s the same for coaches. Been talking to Sherrone, and he’s on fire. The guy’s on fire right now. He’s working recruiting. Coaches like (Michigan defensive coordinator) Jesse Minter, he’s a tremendous coach, we’re going through a process right now. (Forner Michigan strength and conditioning coach) Ben Herbert, I can confirm he’s going to be a Charger.”
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Author : Detroit Free Press
Publish date : 2024-02-01 23:20:35
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