The Michigan AD has had to answer a lot of questions in the past couple of months. The Jim Harbaugh sign-stealing scandal has rocked the university and has led many to wonder whether the Wolverines will look to move on from their head coach. AD Warde Manuel hasn’t been Harbaugh’s biggest fan but made his opinion crystal clear on the head coach.
Warde Manuel ‘glad to have Jim back,’ commends Sherrone Moore and Michigan football team https://t.co/u4Purp7QTU
— MLive Sports (@MLiveSports) November 26, 2023
Michigan AD Backs Jim Harbaugh
Manuel has full confidence in Harbaugh.
“Jim has a lot of faith in his staff and a lot of faith in Sherrone. That gives me great comfort with him being the one leading this team. He’s done an outstanding job. Nothing that I didn’t expect.”
The fact that a member of Harbaugh’s staff can come in and there is very little difference speaks to how good of a staff Harbaugh has. Sherrone Moore has done a fantastic job coaching two high-profile matchups against Penn State and Ohio State. Both were resounding victories and have the Wolverines in the Big Ten Championship. Harbaugh will be able to return to the field for that game against Iowa. If Harbaugh does leave after this season, it won’t be because the university forced him out.
Will Harbaugh Leave?
Many have speculated that with this scandal, Harbaugh will look to exit. However, the university seems to be trying to make sure he stays. The school has seen renewed success under Harbaugh making back-to-back appearances in the College Football Playoff with a third straight in their sights. It will likely come down to what the NCAA decides to do or if there is an NFL job that makes an offer he cannot refuse. The Chicago Bears have been heavily rumored but so far they do not have a vacancy.
The Michigan AD is on board with Harbaugh returning. Can Michigan finish the season with a championship?