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Jim Harbaugh Will Return to Coach Michigan Wolverines

Jim Harbaugh will not return to the NFL in 2022.
John Maakaron|
Jim Harbaugh Will Return to Coach Michigan Wolverines
Jim Harbaugh Will Return to Coach Michigan Wolverines

Despite rampant speculation that Jim Harbaugh was returning to the NFL, a decision has finally been made. 

According to ESPN, "Jim Harbaugh called Michigan to inform the school that, despite interviewing with the Vikings today, he will be returning to school for the 2022 season, sources tell ESPN. Michigan was, in the words of one source, 'elated' to get Harbaugh’s decision."

Expectations were high for Harbaugh when he was hired by the University of Michigan. 

For the first six seasons of his tenure, the narrative was that he was a coach who could not defeat his rivals consistently enough and was underachieving on an overall scale. 

Everything changed for the 58-year-old head coach in 2021. 

After defensive end Aidan Hutchinson decided to return, the program kicked off the season playing exceedingly well. 

Despite a tough loss to Michigan State on the road, Harbaugh and Co. demonstrated resolve and found themselves in the Big Ten Championship Game. 

A convincing victory over Iowa found the university in the College Football Playoff for the first time in program history. 

The loss to Georgia ended a promising season on a sour note, but several narratives were put to bed. 

That's why Harbaugh's pursuit of the NFL was interesting. 

This offseason should have been about the program and building off the momentum that was gained. 

Harbaugh was linked to the openings with the Raiders, Dolphins, Bears and Vikings. 

Despite not returning to the NFL, the interest is clearly still there. 

For now, Harbaugh will look to build on a solid season, and will have a favorable schedule to start the season. 

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John Maakaron
JOHN MAAKARON

John Maakaron has covered Detroit Sports since 2013. Brings a vast array of experience covering the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Mercy Titans, and Oakland University Golden Grizzlies. John brings a wealth of sports broadcast experience. In 2013, John had the vision to establish the Detroit Sports Podcast Network. Has recorded over 3000 podcasts analyzing Detroit Sports. In 2019, Sports Illustrated Media Group, a historical sports media outlet, partnered with Detroit Sports Podcast to provide daily Lions content for their growing and expanding digital media outlet. Our Lions content can also be read in the newspaper at The Oakland  Passionate about Detroit Sports and it is reflected in his coverage of the local teams!

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