[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. Jim Harbaugh is weird, and college football is weird, because people are weird. In the first game of the season, Harbaugh led Michigan to a 2423 victory over Notre Dame. Harbaugh had to be carried from the field on a stretcher and missed the remainder of the season. [144] His return to Michigan was the subject of a book, Endzone: The Rise, Fall, and Return of Michigan Football, by John U. In the spring of 1984, Harbaugh was in a three-way competition for Michigan's starting quarterback job. [12][13] Even as Smith struggled, coach Schembechler expressed a reluctance to play Harbaugh, saying, "To suddenly pull some freshman out of the bag, I don't think you can do that in today's football. 4 - Michigan. Luckily, Harbaugh was finally able to get the monkey off of his back in 2021 with a 42-27 win in Ann Arbor over Ohio State. Jim Harbaugh sees great success on and off of the field. [37], In 1986, his final season at Michigan, Harbaugh started all 13 games at quarterback for the 1986 Michigan Wolverines football team that compiled an 112 record, lost to Arizona State in the 1987 Rose Bowl, and finished the season ranked No. In week six, the Wolverines soundly defeated Rutgers 780, the third-largest margin of victory in program history and the largest margin since 1920. [63], In 1993, Chicago went 79. The Michigan Wolverines had scraped together 20 wins over three years prior to Harbaugh's appointment, with a 5-7 record in Brady Hoke's final season in charge. If this is. [56] 1989 was his first season with over 1,000 passing yards, completing 111 of 178 passes in 12 games for 1,204 yards for 5 touchdowns and 9 interceptions and was sacked 18 times for 106 yards. In doing so, Harbaugh became the first NFL head coach to reach a conference championship game in each of his first three seasons. On September 12, Michigan won, 357, against Oregon State, giving Harbaugh his first win as Michigan's head coach. From his first marriage to Miah Harbaugh (m. 19962006),[182] he has sons Jay (a graduate of Oregon State University and the safeties/special teams coach at the University of Michigan),[183] and James (a graduate of the University of Michigan's School of Music, Theatre & Dance); and a daughter, Grace (a water polo player and history of art major at Michigan). In a rivalry game against Michigan State, the Wolverines struggled to slow down the Mel Tucker-led Spartans, falling 27 . Harbaugh's 0-5 record against the Buckeyes is well documented, but his teams also are 3-2 against the Nittany Lions, 3-3 against the in-state Spartans, and 2-3 against the Badgers. It was Pete Carroll's first November loss as USC head coach. Despite only 9 of 20 passes completed and two interceptions in the Week 7 2810 loss to the Green Bay Packers, Harbaugh made his first passing touchdown as a Raven, a 46-yard pass to Jermaine Lewis in the fourth quarter. 3) lost to a Washington team that finished the season ranked No. Until the 2019 season, in which the 49ers went 133 and advanced to Super Bowl LIV, the 49ers had losing seasons every year following Harbaugh's departure. On December 30, 2014, Harbaugh was introduced by the University of Michigan as the school's new head football coach. . [152] Michigan finished the season 103 and another third-place finish in their division. Harbaugh's teams at Michigan have finished each season ranked in the national polls, including a No. Riccardo urge 'courage' in defending unborn life", "Barack Obama praises Jim Harbaugh for marching, being on 'right side' of police brutality", "Jim Harbaugh on George Floyd: Justice must be 'equal and fair for all', "Jim Harbaugh 'very upset' by George Floyd murder", "Michigan football's Jim Harbaugh attends anti-police brutality march in Ann Arbor", "Gattis salutes Harbaugh family's 'impact' on black QBs, coaches", "Michigan Earns Share of East Division Title", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jim_Harbaugh&oldid=1139983006, He was selected by the AP and UPI as the second-team quarterback behind Testaverde on the. You got Jim Harbaugh, the coach of Michigan football, marching today. Jim Harbaugh and Michigan football disappointed fans yet again on Saturday. Since Harbaugh arrived with considerable fanfare in December 2014, Michigan has never competed for the Big Ten title in Indianapolis. Jim Harbaugh has something of a penchant for making position switches among his players wherever he goes. 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. That additional . [114] Harbaugh never lost in USC's home stadium, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Overall, Harbaugh is now 3-3 vs Michigan State and 0-5 against the Buckeyes. On October 3, Harbaugh led the Wolverines to a 280 shutout win against the Maryland Terrapins, posting back to back shutouts for the first time since 2000. 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. "[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]. On December 29, 1991, he made his postseason debut in the NFC Wild Card game, a 1713 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Serving as an offensive consultant, he scouted and recruited high school student-athletes throughout several states including Florida, Indiana and Illinois. [132] However, Kaepernick remained the starter for the remainder of the season as the 49ers again qualified for the playoffs.[126]. Michigan won the game 3813, moving to No. "[199] In July 2022, speaking at an anti-abortion event Harbaugh said, "Have the courage to let the unborn be born".[200][201][202]. In an emotional moment, Harbaugh presented Johnny Unitas with the game ball. Jim Harbaugh Record, Statistics, and Category Ranks | Pro-Football-Reference.com 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: 59-069d) More bio, uniform, draft, salary info 2011 AP Coach/Year 2011 PFWA Coach/Year 1995 PFWA Comeback Player As No. 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. [7] During his tenure with the Raiders, Harbaugh coached starting quarterback Rich Gannon, who led the Raiders' run to Super Bowl XXXVII, won the 2002 AP NFL MVP award, and was selected to the 2003 Pro Bowl after the 2002 season. 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. 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. Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh hugs quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) on the field after defeating Ohio State on Nov. 26, 2022. He's shown a lot of maturity. It was the first time Michigan had been ranked in the top five since the start of the 2007 season. His father was a football coach for 18 years, including 14 years as head coach at WKU.[7]. [52], In his debut with San Diego in the September 19 season opener (Week 2), Harbaugh threw two touchdowns in 15-for-27 passing for 159 yards in a 347 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. After the game, Harbaugh praised the offensive line, noting, "I've never had more time to throw in my lifejunior high, high school. 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Harbaugh completed 25 of 39 passes for 272 yards in those games. Having completed 22 of 32 passes for 236 yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception, he left the game after the third quarter due to groin and abdomen injuries. After an infamous "What's your deal?" With 4 of 9 passes completed for 59 yards, Harbaugh led a drive for a Matt Stover first quarter field goal. 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. [1] He played college football at Michigan from 1983 to 1986. On November 22, in a 3010 win over the Detroit Lions, Harbaugh took only one snap and was sacked for 15 yards. After the game, coach Schembechler noted, "Harbaugh is a fresh talent who'll be all right, but he has a lot to learn. He held the career NCAA Division I-A passing efficiency record (149.6) for 12 years. [86] Harbaugh started the Week 4 (October 3) game against the Kansas City Chiefs completing 6 of 9 passes for 38 yards and an interception before leaving due to a bruised right elbow;[54][87] he missed the Week 5 (October 10) and Week 6 (October 17) games because of that injury and two broken ribs. In the fourth game of the season, he broke his own Michigan school record with 310 passing yards in Schembechler's 200th career victory, a 3417 victory over Wisconsin. The San Diego Union-Tribune reports his blood-alcohol level was .09. [150] Three weeks later, Michigan defeated Michigan State on the road, its first victory in East Lansing since 2007. [54], Harbaugh played two years with the San Diego Chargers. On Friday, it was announced that. While Michigan handled Minnesota on the road, Michigan State turned the ball over seven times en route to a home loss to Rutgers. 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. He's having a pretty good spring. [103] Riley had planned to start Harbaugh for the next game on Week 12 (November 19), but decided to start Leaf instead.[104][97]. which would be a record at the NFL Scouting Combine. 10 Gators show true progress in win over No. [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). Harbaugh finished the game with 20 of 40 passes completed for 178 yards. [158][159] On November 28, 2020, Michigan hosted Penn State and for the first time in Michigan football history, lost to a team that was 05 or worse. [185][186] Harbaugh is a Roman Catholic who has done charity work in Piura, Peru.[187][188]. Their teams played in a Thanksgiving Classic game in 2011 and in Super Bowl XLVII at the end of the 2012 season.[4]. Michigan lost at #10 Ohio State 6239, denying Michigan a chance to play in the Big Ten Championship Game. I just think Jim Harbaugh needs time to implement his system Holly Anderson (@HollyAnderson) October 30, 2021 In year No. [36] For the season as a whole, he completed 145 of 227 passes for 1,976 yards, 18 touchdowns and six interceptions. Harbaugh was named the winner of the Woody Hayes Coach of the Year Award.[119]. "[20] In the 1984 spring game, Harbaugh impressed observers as he completed 17 of 26 passes for 161 yards and an interception. From his second marriage to Sarah Feuerborn Harbaugh (m. 2008),[184] he has two daughters, Addison and Katherine, and two sons, Jack (named after his grandfather) and John (named after his uncle). His father, Jack Harbaugh, was a football coach, and the family lived in Ohio, Kentucky, Iowa, Michigan, and California. Jim Harbaugh Quarterback. [145], On September 3, 2015, Harbaugh lost his first game as head coach of Michigan, a 2417 road loss against Utah. [28] His 2,729 passing yards set a Michigan season record that stood until 2002. 5 in the AP poll. Harbaugh completed 11 of 21 passes for 162 yards and two interceptions. Jim Harbaugh's older brother, John, is the head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, and they became the first pair of brothers to serve as head coaches in NFL history, facing each other in the Thanksgiving Classic game in 2011 and Super Bowl XLVII on February 3, 2013. Coming off a 2-4 season in 2020, Harbaugh took a pay cut and decreased his base salary from . [138][139] New head coach Jim Tomsula was fired after just one season in which the 49ers finished 511. [2] In 2015, Harbaugh returned to his alma mater, the University of Michigan.[3]. The Michigan State record is particularly . [126][127] He missed the following game, and Kaepernick was 16 for 23 for 243 yards with two touchdowns in a 327 win over the Chicago Bears. "[204][205] On June 2, 2020, a week after Floyd's murder, Harbaugh participated in an anti-police brutality commemorative protest in Ann Arbor. [191][192][193], In November 2012, Harbaugh had a cardioversion procedure to correct an arrhythmia (i.e., an abnormal heartbeat rhythm). [146] The following week, Michigan beat #13 Northwestern 380, making the Wolverines the first team with a pair of 30-point shutouts against ranked opponents since Notre Dame's 1966 championship team. [17][18] Harbaugh completed his first pass for Michigan on November 5, 1983, in a 4210 victory over Purdue. He also made an appearance on the popular TV show Saved by the Bell in 1996, playing the cousin of the character Screech. At the Pacific-10 Conference media day on July 26, 2007, Harbaugh praised the Trojans, stating "There is no question in my mind that USC is the best team in the country and may be the best team in the history of college football." John and Jim Harbaugh are the first pair of brothers to serve as NFL head coaches in the same season.[123]. 12 Notre Dame 1724, but rebounded the next two weeks with a 493 win over Western Michigan University and a 4520 win over SMU. 49ers landed a dynamic quick-fix artist. Harbaugh started 12 games out of 14 played and had a 66 record as starter in an 88 season, completing 249 of 434 (57.4%) passes for 2,761 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions. [54] In the final two drives of the game, Harbaugh made crucial first-down conversion passes of a 28-yard pass to Jermaine Lewis and 10- and 11-yard passes to Michael Jackson. "[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. However, Michigan State was ranked No.. Running back Toby Gerhart was named a Heisman Trophy finalist, finishing second to Mark Ingram II in the closest margin of voting in Heisman history. San Diego took a 1312 lead with 5:47 left after Harbaugh made a 21-yard touchdown pass to Freddie Jones, but failed the two-point conversion attempt paving the way for the Raiders' Sebastian Janikowski to kick the winning field goal with 13 seconds left. There's kind of a battle in there. Michigan's Jim Harbaugh touts surprise player emerging at cornerback. Harbaugh played and started in 14 games with a 77 record; he completed 232 of 405 (57.3%) passes for 2,630 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions, with 36 sacks for 190 yards lost and 192 rushing yards on 48 carries and a touchdown. [54] Harbaugh's 1988 season completion percentage as a QB in the NFL was the lowest during his 15-year career at 48.5%. 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. 7 in the final UPI Poll.[38]. [95] Playing in seven games and starting five, Harbaugh completed 123 of 202 (60.9%) passes for 1,416 yards, 8 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions, was sacked 14 times for 96 yards, and rushed 24 yards on 16 carries. 2 in both the AP and UPI polls. He and his older brother, Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh, became the first pair of brothers to serve as head coaches in NFL history. 8 in the final AP Poll and No. In the second quarter, Harbaugh lost two fumbles, both of which preceded 10-yard Seattle passing touchdowns. In his first year as the Michigan head coach, Harbaugh guided the Wolverines to a 10-3 record, including a 41-7 win . This loss was particularly shocking when considering each team's Week 1 performance. The nation's most efficient passer . Jim Harbaugh has an Ohio State-sized problem. The regular season finished with a highly anticipated matchup against #2 Ohio State, with a likely College Football Playoff bid on the line. [54][82] In the next game on Week 8 (November 1), Harbaugh improved in his first full game, with 27 of 34 passes completed over 243 yards for 3 touchdowns and 1 interception and 57 rushing yards in 10 carries. In 2006, USD again went 111, winning their second consecutive Pioneer League title in the process. Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan Wolverines entered Saturday's rivalry game at Michigan State ranked No. [175] The team then defeated Rutgers 5217, followed by a 343 win over Nebraska to reach 100 - the program's best start to a season in Harbaugh's tenure, and best overall since 2006. 1 on the Misery Index after Week 9 after the Wolverines blew a big lead and lost to their in-state rivals. [119] He succeeded Jim Tomsula, who was interim head coach for only the last game of the preceding season after succeeding the fired Mike Singletary. The current four-game skid under Jim Harbaugh . If that happens, it could be a season-altering blow. Three-year starter Steve Smith had graduated, and his backup, Dave Hall, was lost to a knee injury. [34], In the final three games of the 1985 regular season, Harbaugh completed 41 of 50 passes for 706 yards, nine touchdowns, and no interceptions. [31] After the game, Harbaugh was asked for his reaction to setting the school's passing record and responded, "Records are nice, but everything we do here is team oriented. [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. [170], The 2022 Wolverines began the season ranked sixth and eighth in the coaches' and AP polls, respectively. [55], Harbaugh saw more playing time in 1989 after Jim McMahon left the team and started five games for Chicago while Mike Tomczak started 11 in a 610 season for Chicago. Harbaugh was the co-owner of Panther Racing in the IndyCar Series. [190] He initially pleaded not guilty, but later entered into a plea deal. Harbaugh was the 49ers head coach from 2011-2014 and compiled a 44-19-1 record. He beat Ohio State. Harbaugh is second in the Bears' record book for completions with 1,023, while Jay Cutler holds the record with 1,034. In his seven-year tenure so far at Michigan, Harbaugh has compiled a 61-24 record. [176], The Wolverines improved to 110 by defeating Illinois on a last-minute field goal, 1917, then won a second straight Big Ten East Division title with a 4523 victory over Ohio State. 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. [147] He finished his first season as the Wolverines' head coach with a 103 record, with losses against Utah, Michigan State, and Ohio State,[148] and a redeeming victory in the Citrus Bowl over No. [53][54] The following game on December 12, Harbaugh earned his first win as an NFL starter with a 1312 victory over the Detroit Lions. Meyer's 2018 team beat Michigan 62-39. [100][101] In that game, Harbaugh completed 25 of 35 passes for 222 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception and was sacked 3 times for 27 yards. [5] His mother is of half-Sicilian and half-Polish ancestry and his father is of Irish and German ancestry. He has led U-M to three 10-win seasons and has guided teams to five bowl games, including two New Year's Six bowls and three New Year's Day bowl games. [61] As of 2017[update], however, his franchise records for completions (22), attempts (44) and yards per game in the 1991 postseason (218) still stood. When the team won the 2001 and 2002 IRL championship, the team, which had the option of going to No. [26][27] Harbaugh completed 60 of 111 passes for 718 yards, three touchdowns and five interceptions during his shortened 1984 season. [167], In January 2022, reports emerged that Harbaugh would take the Las Vegas Raiders head coaching job if he was offered it. [194], In 2018, Harbaugh portrayed himself on the Comedy Central series Detroiters in the episode "Little Caesars". 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. Jim Harbaugh (born December 23, 1963) is an American football coach and former player. He'll be there one more year. Unfortunately for Michigan fans, Harbaugh's last. I heard it inside the staff." [189], On October 30, 2005, Harbaugh was arrested for DUI after running a stop sign in Encinitas, California. [124][125] Smith began 2012 with a 62 record as a starter before suffering a concussion in the following game. On November 24, Harbaugh played his brother John and the Baltimore Ravens, losing the Thanksgiving showdown 166. Three weeks later, the 51 Wolverines faced the No. For the most part, Ohio State has trounced Harbaugh's Michigan teams. Mike Mallory, who spent last season as an assistant . [52] For the first eight games, Harbaugh was starter, and coach Ted Marchibroda re-instated Harbaugh as starter for Week 15 (December 18) after Indianapolis struggled on offense under quarterback Don Majkowski. Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 17 February 2023, at 21:12. Although Jim I know, and he's been on the right side of this issue for quite some time. Questions about his ability to win big games dogged him coming into this year, given his 1-4 record in bowl games . Michigan has made a habit of hiring "Michigan men," a trend that continues with Jim Harbaugh as coach. [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. There can't be anything more horrendous. [136], The 49ers had an 88 season in 2014, failing to reach the playoffs for the first time under the Harbaugh era. In seven seasons, Harbaugh has led the Wolverines to a 61-24 record with a 42-17 mark in Big Ten play. Harbaugh was born in Toledo, Ohio. [49] During the 1987 season, playing under head coach Mike Ditka, Harbaugh completed only one of 15 passes in an August 27 exhibition game against the St. Louis Cardinals. [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. Dating to his time at Stanford, Harbaugh's bowl record is 2-7. [94], Following an 88 season in 1999, San Diego finished 115 in 2000 with a rotation of Ryan Leaf, Harbaugh, and Moses Moreno as starters. [121][122] 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. They would stay at that ranking after a 3120 win over Indiana that earned the Wolverines a share of the East Division title. [56] His 62.4% completion rate earned him the team record for single-season completion percentage. 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San Diego coach Harbaugh pleads not guilty to DUI", "Jim Harbaugh timeline: From Toledo to Michigan", "Jim Harbaugh, comedian? It has lost every meeting with rival Ohio State, gone 1-4. [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. "[35] Harbaugh completed 16 of 19 passes for 230 yards and three touchdowns. Since becoming the head coach for Michigan Harbaugh carries a 3-4 record against Michigan State. [92], A 129 loss to the Miami Dolphins on December 19 (Week 15) disqualified the Chargers from the postseason. On January 7, 2011, four days after winning the Orange Bowl, Harbaugh agreed to a five-year, $25 million contract to become the head coach for the San Francisco 49ers. 2 in the final 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]. Bacon. [52] Harbaugh started his first game on Week 14 (December 5), a 233 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in which he completed 11 of 30 passes for 108 yards and 2 interceptions, rushed 32 yards on 6 carries, and was sacked twice for 9 yards. Under the new deal, Harbaugh will collect a base salary of $655,000 per year through 2026 plus "additional compensation" for television, radio and public appearances. [29] Harbaugh was the starting quarterback in all 12 games for the 1985 Michigan Wolverines football team that compiled a 1011 record, outscored opponents 34298, defeated Nebraska in the 1986 Fiesta Bowl, and finished the season ranked No. [30], On October 26, 1985, Harbaugh set a school record with 283 passing yards in a 4215 victory over Indiana. [52], Harbaugh played his first game in Week 4 (September 24), a 2012 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.