Shocking: Jim Harbaugh reveals amazing reasons why he departed Michigan

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Jim Harbaugh won a national championship at Michigan before leaving to become the head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers, but it sounds like winning a championship with his new team might mean a little more.

Harbaugh, the older brother of Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh, attended Sunday’s AFC Championship Game between the Ravens and the Kansas City Chiefs. Jim spoke briefly with CBS before kickoff on his choice to leave his alma mater and return to the NFL. He remarked that the NFL has something college football does not: the Lombardi Trophy.

“It was tough. I was torn,” Harbaugh said. “I love Michigan, but I love the NFL, too. There’s no Lombardi Trophy in college football.”

That comment means a lot, especially given that Harbaugh has won college football’s most prized prize. Harbaugh differs from many other coaches in that he formerly played in the NFL and aspired to win the Super Bowl. He certainly hasn’t given up on that aim, which is why his NFL return was unavoidable.

“I love Michigan, but I love the NFL too. There’s no Lombardi Trophy in college football.” – Jim Harbaugh on leaving Michigan for the @Chargers pic.twitter.com/Gbc9U1ysvq

— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) January 28, 2024

Harbaugh also praised the Chargers organization, claiming he was “star-struck” when he met his new quarterback, Justin Herbert. You can hear more below.

Harbaugh coached the San Francisco 49ers for four seasons, from 2011 to 2014. He guided the team to a Super Bowl berth and two NFC Championship games. The fact that he came so close to winning the Lombardi Trophy likely fueled his desire to return to the NFL.