Harbaugh leaves Michigan for the Chargers: Jim Harbaugh said “I want to take a crack at that”

Jim Harbaugh, Chargers head coach

There's no Lombardi Trophy in college football. I got so many sands left in the hourglass and I want to take a crack at that.

Jim Harbaugh, Michigan head coach, hired by the Chargers

My love for Michigan, playing there and coming back to coach there leaves a lasting impact. I'll always be a loyal Wolverine,

Dean Spanos, Chargers owner

Jim Harbaugh is football personified, and I can think of no one better to lead the Chargers forward,

Warde Manuel, Michigan athletic director

We can’t thank Jim enough for all that he has done for our student-athletes, staff and Michigan Football.

Warde Manuel, Michigan athletic director

Jim did exactly what he sought to do at Michigan, build our program to consistently win Big Ten Championships and compete for national championships, culminating with a record three straight outright conference titles and the national championship this year.

ESPN

Jim Harbaugh is leaving the Michigan Wolverines to accept the head coaching job with the Los Angeles Chargers, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Wednesday.

Jim Harbaugh, Michigan head coach

No matter what program or organization that I have led throughout my career, my instructions and awareness of how we scout opponents have always been firmly within the rules.

University of Michigan

The Conference has confirmed that it is not aware of any information suggesting Coach Harbaugh's involvement in the allegations.

Big Ten Conference

because a university football staff member engaged in an organized, extensive, years-long in-person advance scouting scheme that was impermissible.

Big Ten Conference

We impose this disciplinary action even though the conference has not yet received any information indicating that Head Football Coach Harbaugh was aware of the impermissible nature of the sign-stealing scheme,