He played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons from 1987 to 2000 with his longest tenure as a player with the Chicago Bears. 2 Michigan wins in East Lansing for first time since 2007", "University of Michigan Official Athletic Site", "Michigan blew a 16-point second-half lead to ruin the Big Ten's perfect bowl record", "Florida vs. Michigan score, Peach Bowl 2018: No. [6] Both Jim and his brother John were born in Toledo, while his father was an assistant football coach at nearby Perrysburg High School in Perrysburg. AP Top 25 Takeaways: Another defining loss for Jim Harbaugh In 2002, he returned to the NFL as the quarterbacks coach for the Oakland Raiders. [152] Michigan finished the season 103 and another third-place finish in their division. which would be a record at the NFL Scouting Combine. The Wolverines then lost to the Florida Gators 4115 in the Peach Bowl, finishing with another 103 season.[156]. [98], San Diego had an ESPN Sunday Night Football game in Week 9 (October 29) following a bye week, lost to the Oakland Raiders 1513, and fell to 08. Jim Harbaugh, Football All-American - University of Michigan Athletics Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh once again went through the process of interviewing for an NFL head coaching position, but once again decided to remain in Ann Arbor. On the same side of that coin, the details surrounding Weiss's firing remain murky at best. [36] For the season as a whole, he completed 145 of 227 passes for 1,976 yards, 18 touchdowns and six interceptions. [52] But he strained his right knee after being sacked six times and left the Week 14 (December 3) game against the Carolina Panthers in the third quarter. On November 24, Harbaugh played his brother John and the Baltimore Ravens, losing the Thanksgiving showdown 166. For the season, Harbaugh completed 180 of 277 passes for 2,729 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. With 17 seconds left, Chris Penn caught Harbaugh's attempt at a game-winning touchdown pass albeit slightly outside the back of the end zone. Kaepernick set the record for rushing yards by a quarterback in any NFL game with his 181-yard outburst against Green Bay. 2 in both the AP and UPI polls. "[142] He further added that the 49ers informed him that he would no longer be the 49ers coach after suffering a loss on December 14, but that he decided to remain as the team's head coach for the final two games of the season because "I wanted to finish what I startedwhat we started."[143]. After defeating Hawaii in the opening game of the 2016 season, Michigan was ranked No. On the surface, Jim Harbaugh returning to the NFL makes sense. In 1994, Harbaugh appeared as a cowboy in the Western/science fiction show The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. In his first year as the Michigan head coach, Harbaugh guided the Wolverines to a 10-3 record, including a 41-7 win . Jim Harbaugh Record, Statistics, and Category Ranks | Pro-Football He completed 202 of 358 (56.4%) passes for 2,486 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions, was sacked 31 times for 167 yards, and rushed 272 yards over 47 carries, including one rushing touchdown. [65] In January 2005, he was inducted into the Indianapolis Colts Ring of Honor as one of the most successful and popular players in the club's Indianapolis era. Fox News Flash top headlines for July 20. Jim Harbaugh finally conquers Ohio State, altering his career as The 1983 competition pitted Harbaugh against sophomores Chris Zurbrugg and Russ Rein. Since Harbaugh arrived with considerable fanfare in December 2014, Michigan has never competed for the Big Ten title in Indianapolis. "We have to respond. Harbaugh performed well in the annual spring game in April 1983, completing 10 of 15 passes for 116 yards. [145], On September 3, 2015, Harbaugh lost his first game as head coach of Michigan, a 2417 road loss against Utah. . 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Harbaugh threw a career-high 37 passes in the game, completing 17 passes for 183 yards, three interceptions, and his first collegiate touchdown pass to Vince Bean. After No. [52], The Ravens opened a new stadium for 1998, Ravens Stadium at Camden Yards (renamed M&T Bank Stadium in 2003). [160] Michigan was winless at home during the 2020 season, marking the first time in program history that Michigan did not win any games at home. Jim Harbaugh record vs. Ohio State: History of Michigan's struggles Do Michigan and Jim Harbaugh really struggle in big games? - WolverinesWire In the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd by an on-duty police officer, Harbaugh expressed his outrage and said, "All injustice should be confronted and punished. Though the 49ers were expected to struggle in what was anticipated to be a rebuilding season,[120] with a new scheme and many new players as well as shortened summer practices due to the lockout, Harbaugh led the team to a 133 record in the regular season, winning the NFC West division while finishing second overall in the NFC and bringing the team to the NFC Championship Game. Everyone's telling me about the record, but they should tell it to Paul Jokisch and Eric Kattus and John Kolesar. [54] Harbaugh's 1988 season completion percentage as a QB in the NFL was the lowest during his 15-year career at 48.5%. [81], Harbaugh then sat out two games and played as Zeier's backup for Weeks 7 (October 18) and 8 (October 25). How has Michigan fared in big games under Jim Harbaugh? [64] Harbaugh ended his tenure with Chicago with a 3530 (.538) record. Ohio State's 62 points set a record for points against Michigan in regulation. Harbaugh, 59, has been at Michigan since 2015 and is coming off perhaps his best season with the program, leading the Wolverines to a 13-1 record and making a second consecutive appearance in the . James Joseph Harbaugh (/ h r b /; born December 23, 1963) is an American football coach and former quarterback, who is the current and 20th head football coach of the Michigan Wolverines. In a football program renowned for its rich history of great quarterbacks, Jim Harbaugh stands out as one of the finest. [1] He played college football at Michigan from 1983 to 1986. Michigan Wolverines football head coach Jim Harbaugh has been in Ann Arbor for six seasons, having posted an overall record of 49-22 during that span. ANN ARBOR, Mich. Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh took an apparent jab at Ohio State coach Ryan Day following the Wolverines' 42-27 upset of the Buckeyes on Saturday afternoon. "[198], Harbaugh has also stated his opposition to abortion. 8 in the final AP Poll and No. Getty Images It is the only team in the nation ranked in the top nine. As the Vikings gauge Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh's interest in their head coaching opening including an interview scheduled for Wednesday in the Twin Cities here are five things to know about Harbaugh's previous stint in the NFL as head coach of the 49ers from 2011-2014: 1. "[31], On November 16, 1985, in a 487 victory over Minnesota, Harbaugh completed 13 of 18 passes for 243 yards and three touchdowns. Michigan HC Jim Harbaugh looking at returning to the NFL - Sportsnaut [28] He also led the nation with a 163.7 passing efficiency rating in 1985. [52], On February 14, 1998, the Indianapolis Colts traded Harbaugh to the Baltimore Ravens for third-round and fourth-round draft picks in the 1998 NFL Draft. Five things to know about Jim Harbaugh's tenure as 49ers head coach Signed as the backup to Ryan Leaf, Harbaugh played most of the 1999 season after Leaf sustained a season-ending injury in training camp. "[14] Harbaugh did not see any game action in 1982, registered no statistics, and retained four years of eligibility under the NCAA's redshirt rule.[12][15]. [168] Although he never interviewed with the Raiders, Harbaugh did interview with the Minnesota Vikings in late January and was a lead candidate for a head coaching job. Most years, Michigan has been favored. [9] He came to Michigan with a "high school reputation as a slick California passer. [132] However, Kaepernick remained the starter for the remainder of the season as the 49ers again qualified for the playoffs.[126]. [26][27] Harbaugh completed 60 of 111 passes for 718 yards, three touchdowns and five interceptions during his shortened 1984 season. Michigan advanced to the Big Ten Championship Game for the first time, where the Wolverines defeated Iowa in Indianapolis, 423, earning an Orange Bowl berth against Georgia in the College Football Playoff. Despite passing for 2,060 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions in 12 games and 189-for-309 (61.2%) passing, Harbaugh had a 29 record as starter. [78] Harbaugh completed 164 of 293 (56.0%) passes for 1,839 yards, just his third season with fewer than 2,000 passing yards since 1989. Harbaugh was the co-owner of Panther Racing in the IndyCar Series. Harbaugh was named the winner of the Woody Hayes Coach of the Year Award.[119]. [126] The 49ers won 4531 over the Green Bay Packers, as Kaepernick had 444 yards of total offense (263 passing, 181 rushing) and four touchdowns. [206] Michigan offensive coach Josh Gattis separately thanked Harbaugh and his family for their impact on African American coaches and players, stating "in challenging times of racial inequality and injustice I am even more thankful for the Harbaugh Family!" Jim Harbaugh - Wikipedia [47], The Chicago Bears selected Harbaugh in the first round (26th overall) of the 1987 NFL Draft. [74] Defending AFC Champion Pittsburgh Steelers defeated Indianapolis in the Wild Card round 4214 as Harbaugh completed only 37.5% of his passes (12 of 32) for 134 yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception. In his first year, he directed the Toreros to an overall mark of 74, including 5 straight wins to end the season. As a fifth-year senior in 1986, he led Michigan to the 1987 Rose Bowl and was a Heisman Trophy finalist, finishing third. After leading San Diego to consecutive Pioneer League championships in 2005 and 2006, he moved to Stanford in 2007, where he led the Cardinal to two bowl berths in four seasons, including a win in the 2011 Orange Bowl. It was Pete Carroll's first November loss as USC head coach. Following the loss, according to Harbaugh, the Big Ten acknowledged that there were errors made by the officials on multiple calls, including one that could have resulted in a Michigan touchdown. Jim Harbaugh: Is it Time for Michigan to Make a Coaching Change 4 - Michigan. Harbaugh completed 25 of 39 passes for 272 yards in those games. [181], Harbaugh comes from a coaching family, and is the son of college football coach Jack Harbaugh. Harbaugh is second in the Bears' record book for completions with 1,023, while Jay Cutler holds the record with 1,034. Harbaugh's work in San Francisco had resulted in an extremely successful season, revitalizing the career of quarterback Alex Smith and with defensive coordinator Vic Fangio creating one of the leading defensive squads of the 2011 season. Most die-hard Michigan football fans know how impactful Harbaugh has been on the Wolverines' program.Throughout the seven seasons that preceded Harbaugh's time as head coach, the Michigan Wolverines were an embarrassing 46-42 overall with three losing seasons, one 10-win season, one bowl win, one win over Ohio State, and no . After being tied, 77, in the first quarter, Michigan scored 34 unanswered points as they held Florida to just 28 yards in the second half.[149]. 15 Wisconsin Badgers in a Saturday night showdown. On October 6, 1984, a 197 loss to Michigan State in the fifth game of the season, Harbaugh sustained a badly broken left arm in the third quarter when he dove for a loose ball and collided with Spartan linebacker Thomas Tyree. Now Mike Mallory, the eldest of the brothers, is coming home for the first time after a long coaching career, joining the Wolverines as a special teams coach, according to Football Scoop. [161], On January 8, 2021, Michigan signed Harbaugh to a four-year contract extension through the 2025 season. On Friday, it was announced that. In the classroom, Wolverines have totaled 284 academic All-Big Ten honors during his tenure, including a program-record 60 in 2021. I heard it inside the staff." John Harbaugh is wrong about Jim Harbaugh's honest track record, which Michigan's Jim Harbaugh draws outrage over pro-life remarks Making matters worse, Harbaugh's only bowl. [50] During the regular season, he played in a reserve capacity in six games. in communications from Michigan's College of Literature, Science, and the Arts in 1986. Jim Harbaugh timeline: From Toledo to Michigan - Detroit Free Press [54][79] Baltimore won its next game 2410 over the New York Jets on September 13; Harbaugh started and made 5 of 10 passes for 36 yards but again left early and was replaced by Zeier due to injury. He went into Saturday with an 0-5 record coaching against Ohio State and not so much as a division title to his name in 11. Harbaugh has guided the Wolverines to a 49-22 overall record and 34-16 Big Ten record during his six seasons leading the Michigan football program. Born in Toledo, Ohio on December 23, 1963, Harbaugh is the son of Jacqueline M. "Jackie" (ne Cipiti) and Jack Harbaugh. Michigan finished the season in the Outback Bowl, losing 1926 to South Carolina, becoming the only team in the Big Ten Conference to lose its bowl game in the 2017-2018 bowl season and giving them an 85 record on the year. [140] York claims Harbaugh and the 49ers agreed to mutually part ways immediately after a win over the Arizona Cardinals in the final week of the regular season. [190] He initially pleaded not guilty, but later entered into a plea deal. On November 22, in a 3010 win over the Detroit Lions, Harbaugh took only one snap and was sacked for 15 yards. Smith was ranked third in the NFL in passer rating (104.1), led the league in completion percentage (70%), and had been 1951 as a starter under Harbaugh, while Kaepernick was considered more dynamic with his scrambling ability and arm strength. On December 14, in a 410 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, Harbaugh threw his first NFL passes, completing 8 of 11 (72.7%) for 62 yards, was sacked 3 times for 30 yards, and rushed 15 yards on three carries. [91] Robert Griffith intercepted a Harbaugh pass at the Vikings' 1-yard line with 4:29 left, and Minnesota ran out the clock to seal the win. Harbaugh played 15 games in the regular season and started 12, with a 75 record as starter for a 97 team. Harbaugh took 17 sacks for 72 yards and rushed 223 yards over 39 carries. Michigan coach goes for laughs on 'Detroiters', "Leaders Council - LSC's Campaign for Justice", "Jim Harbaugh speaks in D.C. on behalf of legal aid for underprivileged", "Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh discusses coronavirus in interview, shifts conversation to abortion", "Michigan Coach Jim Harbaugh Speaks at Anti-Abortion Event", "Michigan's Jim Harbaugh: 'Have the courage to let the unborn be born', "Michigan coach Harbaugh, Fr. Those two games had poor performances: Harbaugh completed none of six passes and had one 3-yard rush in the Week 6 loss to Pittsburgh. [39], Harbaugh caused controversy when he guaranteed a victory over Ohio State in 1986. [93] After failing to make a passing touchdown for three games, Harbaugh made two passing touchdowns and just one interception on 23-for-36 passing over 325 yards in San Diego's 2320 win over the Oakland Raiders on the home finale on December 26 (Week 16). It was the Wolverines' first 12 win regular season since 1905,[177] fourth 12 win season overall[177] and their first victory in Columbus, Ohio since 2000. Harbaugh was born in Toledo, Ohio. [67], In 1995, Harbaugh achieved career highs in completion percentage (63.7%), passer rating (100.7), and touchdown passes (17) and led Indianapolis to the AFC Championship Game. [174], The Wolverines continued their winning streak on October 29 by defeating Michigan State 297, to reclaim the Paul Bunyan Trophy. Sources tell FootballScoop that Jim Harbaugh is planning to add a veteran NFL assistant to the staff. If Harbaugh wants to return to the NFL as a head coach, it won't cost much to buy . In the six. Unfortunately for Michigan fans, Harbaugh's last. But. On December 30, 2014, Harbaugh was introduced by the University of Michigan as the school's new head football coach. Michigan has made a habit of hiring "Michigan men," a trend that continues with Jim Harbaugh as coach. [130][131] The following week, Harbaugh announced that Kaepernick would start for the 821 49ers, while also stating that the assignment was week-to-week and not necessarily permanent. [207] Harbaugh's participation in the equality and anti-brutality protest was also singled out by former President Barack Obama, who praised him for "being on the right side of this issue. [60] He completed 275 of 478 (57.5%) passes for 15 touchdowns and 16 interceptions, was sacked 24 times (including a franchise-record 9 times on Oct 25 against Minnesota) for a loss of 163 yards, and rushed 338 yards on 70 carries. Jim Harbaugh James Joseph Harbaugh (Captain Comeback or Dog) Position: QB Throws: Right 6-3 , 215lb (190cm, 97kg) Born: December 23 in Toledo, OH (Age: 59-044d) More bio, uniform, draft, salary info 1x Pro Bowl 2011 AP Coach/Year 2011 PFWA Coach/Year 1995 PFWA Comeback Player 2011 SN Coach/Year 1995 UPI Off.