Jim Harbaugh to the Chargers: Reaction pours in from fans, media

Jim Harbaugh’s decision to leave Michigan for the NFL’s Los Angeles Chargers has seemingly the entire football world talking. As one would expect, there are a wide range of reactions.

Chargers fans are excited about bringing Harbaugh back to the franchise, now with the opportunity to work with Justin Herbert. Michigan fans are appreciative of his contributions, especially the College Football Playoff National Championship, but there are some tough feelings about seeing Harbaugh leave instead of signing an extension.

As with any major program, there is some rivalry salt. The NCAA investigations facing Harbaugh and the Wolverines for COVID-era recruiting violations and a sign-stealing operation for in-person scouting were also brought up.

Here’s a small sample of what’s being said on social media:

Jim Harbaugh pic.twitter.com/tyn5QLZ8Qg

— JJ McCarthy Fan (@JJOneOfOne) January 25, 2024

Watch Jim Harbaugh win a Super Bowl with Justin Herbert.

— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) January 25, 2024

Getting that ESPN notification that Jim Harbaugh is finally a Chargers HC got me like:pic.twitter.com/IfVVjxWwHy

— ًBoltUpYo (@BoltUpYo) January 24, 2024

Jim Harbaugh leaving campus pic.twitter.com/xvABKimVAm

— McNeil (@Reflog_18) January 25, 2024

Harbaugh choose the smart but easy way out

Could have stayed to build upon the title

Could have stayed to fight “allegations” & owned the NCAA

Could have stayed to fight for the players he said aren’t compensated properly.

He choose himself & the easy path

Understandable

— Peter Burns (@PeterBurnsESPN) January 25, 2024

The thing I will remember about Jim Harbaugh’s tenure is that it pretty much stunk six years in.

The whole thing changed in Years 7-9. Nobody else like that in modern times at this level. Last was Bill McCartney at Colorado: 7 bad/meh years followed by a national title run

— Alex Kirshner (@alex_kirshner) January 25, 2024

Getting that ESPN notification that Jim Harbaugh is finally a Chargers HC got me like:pic.twitter.com/IfVVjxWwHy

— ًBoltUpYo (@BoltUpYo) January 24, 2024

Jim Harbaugh hyping up Justin Herbert like this in primetime is about to hit like crack in the 1980s pic.twitter.com/nnG3ChPWK9

— kyle (@kyledxniel) January 24, 2024

Jim Harbaugh to the Chargers. Escaping the NCAA sanctions and leaving Michigan’s program in shambles ?

— Mekka Don (@MekkaDonMusic) January 25, 2024

Jim Harbaugh is leaving #Michigan and it’s all Warde Manuel’s fault. pic.twitter.com/NVkEK3Ugwh

— Message Board Geniuses (@BoardGeniuses) January 25, 2024

Build the Jim Harbaugh statue immediately.

— Blue By 90 (@bluebyninety) January 24, 2024

Jim Harbaugh leaves Michigan with a losing record against Ohio State.

— Mr. Ohio (@MrOH1O) January 25, 2024

I couldn’t be happier for how Jim went out

He brought us what we wanted, a national title.

Good luck, and thank you Jim Harbaugh.

— Josh 〽️ (@UMFanJosh) January 24, 2024

Dad, what was it like watching the Jim Harbaugh Era at Michigan?
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— Michigan’s Armchair Quarterback (@ArmchairQB_UM) January 24, 2024

Jim Harbaugh to the NCAA as he leaves for the NFL. pic.twitter.com/9YTdz2UZav

— Ben Stevens (@BenScottStevens) January 24, 2024

Andrew Olson

A former Florida beat reporter, Andrew writes for the Saturday Tradition News Desk.