[11] In the 1982 season, Smith started all 12 games, and Hall handled the limited backup role. Jim Harbaugh - College Football at Sports-Reference.com On the surface, Jim Harbaugh returning to the NFL makes sense. Zurbrugg has emerged as a good prospect. [137] It has been suggested that Harbaugh, despite his success on the field, was involved in a power struggle with 49ers general manager Trent Baalke starting from the 2013 season onward. After the game, coach Schembechler noted, "Harbaugh is a fresh talent who'll be all right, but he has a lot to learn. Michigan HC Jim Harbaugh looking at returning to the NFL - Sportsnaut He enjoyed a tremendous four-year stay with the San Francisco 49ers from 2011-14, posting a 44-19-1 record while leading the team to . Michigan finished the season in the Orange Bowl, where it lost 3332 to #10 Florida State, after losing Heisman-finalist Jabrill Peppers before the game and losing two-time All-American Jake Butt early in the game. 18 Michigan heads to No. Report: Jim Harbaugh "might be tempted" to leave Michigan for NFL On December 29, 1991, he made his postseason debut in the NFC Wild Card game, a 1713 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. [52], Harbaugh played his first game in Week 4 (September 24), a 2012 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Prior to the 2004 season, Harbaugh was named head football coach at the University of San Diego. [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. With very few seconds left and the ball on the Colts' 24, Harbaugh threw an interception to Tyrone Poole. He also rushed 110 yards on 19 carries. He pleaded guilty to a charge of reckless driving and was sentenced to three years of probation, a $1,300 fine and a drunken-driving educational program. The Wolverines then lost to the Florida Gators 4115 in the Peach Bowl, finishing with another 103 season.[156]. In January, Michigan confirmed that Harbaugh would be returning to Ann Arbor for his ninth season as head coach after reports linked him to several NFL teams, including the Denver Broncos. which would be a record at the NFL Scouting Combine. Jim Harbaugh hires Mike Mallory. [47], The Chicago Bears selected Harbaugh in the first round (26th overall) of the 1987 NFL Draft. Jim Harbaugh helped Ann Arbor police clear debris mid- storm "[16] While Harbaugh was touted as the team's "pass-oriented quarterback of the future,"[15] he spent the 1983 season as Michigan's No. 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. He also tallied 620 passing attempts (second in Michigan history at the time), 387 completions, a 62.4% completion percentage, 31 touchdown passes (third in Michigan history at the time), and 22 interceptions. 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. Harbaugh has amassed a 59-23 record with the Wolverines, including a 41-17 mark in the Big Ten, but has yet to beat Ohio State in six tries and has yet to win a Big Ten East title. I heard it inside the staff." verbal exchange with Carroll following that game, Harbaugh and Carroll would go on to speak favorably about each other as NFL coaches. Michigan's Jim Harbaugh draws outrage over pro-life remarks That equates out to a winning percentage of 69 right on the dot, a number that is respectable. Unfortunately for Michigan fans, Harbaugh's last. He completed 2,305 of 3,918 passes for 26,288 yards with 129 touchdowns. Jim Harbaugh tells Michigan that dalliance with NFL was 'one time thing' During Harbaugh's childhood, the family moved frequently, as his father held assistant coaching positions at Morehead State (1967), Bowling Green (19671970), Iowa (19711973), Michigan (19731979), Stanford (19801981), and Western Michigan (19821986). [41] Harbaugh won numerous honors in 1986 including the following: Harbaugh finished his college career as Michigan's all-time record holder for passing yards with 5,449 yards. "[34] Columnist Mitch Albom wrote after the game that Harbaugh's pass to Kolesar was an image that would last: "The image that repeats will be that of Jim Harbaugh dropping back in the fourth quarter and uncorking a soaring spiral that rose high and long as flanker John Kolesar ran underneath it, his steps seemingly in sync with the revolutions of the ball, so [that] when it fell, it fell right into his arms, almost gently. Making matters worse, Harbaugh's only bowl. 6 in the AP Poll. On 3rd-and-15 in the next series, however, Harbaugh was sacked and Baltimore was forced to punt, so the penalty didn't hurt the Oilers. 7 Wolverines", "Michigan's Jim Harbaugh after Ohio State: 'I'll answer your questions, not your insults', "Michigan football humiliated by Wisconsin in historic 49-11 thrashing", "Michigan football's demise summed up in 10 stunning statistics", "Jim Harbaugh Sums Up His Thoughts On Michigan's Season", "Michigan Winless At Home For The First Time In Program History Kind Of", "Manuel Announces Contract Extension for Football Head Coach Jim Harbaugh", "Harbaugh: Big Ten admits to errors in MSU game", "Michigan Earns No. How has Michigan fared in big games under Jim Harbaugh? [54] But Aaron Bailey dropped Harbaugh's last-second Hail Mary pass in the endzone, and the Pittsburgh Steelers won 2016 and went on to Super Bowl XXX, which they lost to the Dallas Cowboys. Jim Harbaugh's politics: The Michigan coach's anti-abortion, pro-BLM Questions about his ability to win big games dogged him coming into this year, given his 1-4 record in bowl games . [197] On June 13, 2017, Harbaugh spoke in Washington, D.C. in the Senate Building about the gap in access to justice for low-income earning Americans which was showcased in the 2017 LSC report, "The Justice Gap: Measuring the Unmet Civil Legal Needs of Low-Income Americans. 3 quarterback behind Steve Smith and Dave Hall. In the second quarter, Harbaugh lost two fumbles, both of which preceded 10-yard Seattle passing touchdowns. Signed as the backup to Ryan Leaf, Harbaugh played most of the 1999 season after Leaf sustained a season-ending injury in training camp. [54] Harbaugh's 1988 season completion percentage as a QB in the NFL was the lowest during his 15-year career at 48.5%. 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's father, Jack, was Stanford's defensive coordinator from 1980 to 1981, while Harbaugh attended Palo Alto High School, located directly across the street from Stanford Stadium.[107]. This loss was particularly shocking when considering each team's Week 1 performance. From 1994 to 2001, while still playing in the NFL, Harbaugh was an unpaid assistant coach at Western Kentucky University, where his father Jack was head coach. He attended high school in Ann Arbor, Michigan and Palo Alto, California, when his father was an assistant coach at Michigan and Stanford, respectively. Michigan's Jim Harbaugh touts surprise player emerging at cornerback However, Michigan State was ranked No.. in communications from Michigan's College of Literature, Science, and the Arts in 1986. Records collected by the Associated Press . 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. [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. [54], Indianapolis fell to 313 in 1997. Serving as an offensive consultant, he scouted and recruited high school student-athletes throughout several states including Florida, Indiana and Illinois. Upon further questions, Harbaugh claimed he had heard it from staff at USC. [162] Michigan, led by Harbaugh, finished the regular season 111. While Michigan handled Minnesota on the road, Michigan State turned the ball over seven times en route to a home loss to Rutgers. 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]. Jim Harbaugh record vs. Ohio State: History of Michigan's struggles After an infamous "What's your deal?" [1], In February 1982, Harbaugh committed to play football for Bo Schembechler's Michigan Wolverines football team. [106] Other Raiders quarterbacks coached by Harbaugh include Rick Mirer, Tee Martin, Marques Tuiasosopo, and Rob Johnson. Harbaugh was born in Toledo, Ohio. "[76] Harbaugh was sacked 41 times for a career-high 256 yards lost. Harbaugh completed 15 of 23 passes for 239 yards and a touchdown. LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - For all Jim Harbaugh has accomplished in seven years as Michigan's head coach, he has a mere 3-4 record against Michigan State. [145], On September 3, 2015, Harbaugh lost his first game as head coach of Michigan, a 2417 road loss against Utah. With USC being the favorite by 41 points, it was statistically the greatest upset in college football history. 21 Minnesota to open the season with a primetime, ranked-on-ranked matchup, there's a series of questions about the Wolverines ability to beat a ranked team on the. It has to be equal and fair to all, and no one can be above the law. Jim Harbaugh timeline: From Toledo to Michigan - Detroit Free Press [174], The Wolverines continued their winning streak on October 29 by defeating Michigan State 297, to reclaim the Paul Bunyan Trophy. After the game, Harbaugh praised the offensive line, noting, "I've never had more time to throw in my lifejunior high, high school. 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. The 49ers' season ended with a 2017 loss in overtime to the eventual Super Bowl champion New York Giants in the NFC Championship Game. It has lost every meeting with rival Ohio State, gone 1-4. [165] Following the season he was named the Associated Press College Football Coach of the Year Award. Jim Harbaugh - Wikipedia In a rivalry game against Michigan State, the Wolverines struggled to slow down the Mel Tucker-led Spartans, falling 27 . Jim Harbaugh sees great success on and off of the field. The current four-game skid under Jim Harbaugh . [116], In 2009, the Cardinal had a comeback season, finishing the regular season at 84, finishing #21 in the polls, and receiving an invitation to play in the 2009 Sun Bowl, the Cardinal's first bowl appearance since 2001. [88][89] Harbaugh returned in Week 7 (October 24) in a 313 loss to the Green Bay Packers as backup to starter Erik Kramer; both quarterbacks threw 3 interceptions each. Prior to Harbaugh's arrival, the 49ers had not had a winning season nor a playoff appearance since 2002. Fox News Flash top headlines for July 20. [66] He played and started in just nine games in the 1994 Colts season, completing 125 of 202 (61.9%) passes for 1,440 yards, 9 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. Following the game, coach Mike Riley said he regretted rotating between Harbaugh and Moses Moreno in the first half, as Moreno lost two fumbles, one of which Buffalo returned for a touchdown. Jim lost to his brother, John, when Baltimore beat San Francisco in Super Bowl. [52], The Ravens opened a new stadium for 1998, Ravens Stadium at Camden Yards (renamed M&T Bank Stadium in 2003). Jim Harbaugh has built more than a 'football culture' at Michigan [23] The Detroit Free Press praised Harbaugh for "pinpoint passing" that "kept Miami's defense on the run. 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. It is appropriate that he should be the main character of Michigan's most recent win over Ohio State, the kind. Top 25. [90] Harbaugh next started a game on Week 9 (November 7) and completed 25 of 39 passes for 235 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions and rushed 14 yards in 2 carries in a 3317 loss to defending champion Denver Broncos. Starting the game in Week 1 (September 6) and completing 4 of 7 passes for 33 yards, Harbaugh left during the second quarter after injuring a finger, and with backup Eric Zeier in for Harbaugh, Baltimore lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers 2013.