Harbaugh: ‘I expect’ to be back at Michigan next season

Jim Harbaugh stated he expects to educate Michigan’s soccer crew subsequent season, posting a statement Thursday on the team’s social media accounts following studies of his curiosity in returning to the NFL.

“I’m conscious of the rumors and hypothesis over the previous few days,” Harbaugh stated in an announcement on Thursday. “Faculty and NFL groups have nice curiosity in all our personnel, from gamers to coaches to workers, and I actually consider that may be a testomony to the energy of our College of Michigan soccer program.”

Whereas Harbaugh’s future with the college nonetheless appears unclear, Michigan can be awaiting phrase from the NCAA on an investigation into the soccer program relating to impermissible texts and calls — together with some by Harbaugh — to highschool prospects throughout a part of a COVID-19 useless interval, an individual with information of the state of affairs instructed The Related Press on Thursday.

The NCAA was additionally whether or not a member of Michigan’s off-field soccer workers violated guidelines by doing on-the-field teaching throughout apply, the particular person stated.

Talking on situation of anonymity as a result of Michigan officers weren’t making particulars of the investigation public, the particular person stated the college is anticipating a discover of allegations from the NCAA as quickly as Friday.

Carolina Panthers proprietor David Tepper had a dialog with Harbaugh in regards to the crew’s head teaching place, in response to an individual acquainted with the state of affairs who spoke to The Related Press on situation of anonymity Tuesday as a result of the Panthers don’t sometimes launch particulars of their teaching search.

Harbaugh additionally has been talked about as a attainable candidate to educate in Denver and Indianapolis, one in all 4 groups he performed quarterback for within the league from 1987 to 2000.

“As I acknowledged in December, whereas nobody is aware of what the long run holds, I count on that I will likely be enthusiastically teaching Michigan in 2023,” Harbaugh stated. “I’ve spoken with president Santa Ono and athletic director Warde Manuel and recognize their help of me and our program.”

Harbaugh coached the San Francisco 49ers from 2011-2014, successful two NFC West titles and reaching the NFC championship sport 3 times in 4 seasons. He was 44-19-1 throughout that span and helped the 49ers get to the Tremendous Bowl a decade in the past, the place they misplaced 34-31 to the Baltimore Ravens — led by his brother, John.

Jim Harbaugh left the 49ers after going 8-8 in 2014 — the one season the 49ers didn’t make the postseason below his route — to take the job at Michigan.

The 59-year-old has a 74-25 report in eight seasons with the Wolverines, who had been 13-0 this season earlier than getting beat by TCU in a Faculty Soccer Playoffs semifinals. Harbaugh additionally spent 4 seasons as head coach of Stanford and three extra at San Diego.

Harbaugh was the AP NFL Coach of the 12 months in 2011 and AP Faculty Coach of the 12 months in 2021.