Jim Harbaugh introduced a nationwide title to Michigan earlier than he left to turn into the top coach of the Los Angeles Chargers, however it seems like successful a championship together with his new workforce would imply just a bit bit extra.
Harbaugh, the older brother of Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh, attended Sunday’s AFC Championship Sport between the Ravens and Kansas Metropolis Chiefs. In an interview with CBS earlier than kickoff, Jim spoke briefly about his determination to depart his alma mater to return to the NFL. He talked about how the NFL has one factor that school soccer doesn’t — the Lombardi Trophy.
“It was powerful. I used to be torn,” Harbaugh mentioned. “I like Michigan, however I like the NFL, too. There’s no Lombardi Trophy in school soccer.”
That quote says rather a lot, particularly since Harbaugh is simply weeks faraway from capturing school soccer’s most coveted prize. The distinction between Harbaugh and lots of different coaches is that Harbaugh performed within the NFL and dreamed of successful a Tremendous Bowl. He clearly has not given up on that purpose, which is why his NFL return was inevitable.
Harbaugh additionally praised the Chargers group and mentioned he was “star-struck” when he met his new quarterback, Justin Herbert. You possibly can hear extra beneath:
