Jim Harbaugh, Michigan Football Announce Coaching Duties During Suspension
After several weeks of back and forth between Jim Harbaugh, the University of Michigan and the NCAA when it comes to Harbaugh's status for the beginning of the season, we now know that the head coach will miss the first three games of the season. With that said, someone will have to step in and run the show in Harbaugh's absence, and in true Harbaugh fashion, he has decided to split up the duties differently for each game. Below is an official statement from Harbaugh that explains how things will go during weeks one, two and three.
University of Michigan J. Ira and Nicki Harris Family Head Football Coach Jim Harbaugh announced Thursday (Aug. 24) the head coaching duties for the three non-conference games of the 2023 season. In addition, Harbaugh has added the title of Associate Head Coach to Ben Herbert’s position as Director of Strength and Conditioning. Jack Harbaugh will continue to serve as the program’s Assistant Head Coach.
Harbaugh has appointed Defensive Coordinator Jesse Minter as the game day coach against East Carolina (Sept. 2) and Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line Coach Sherrone Moore with the head coaching duties against Bowling Green (Sept. 16). He will split the coaching responsibilities against UNLV on Sept. 9, with Special Teams Coordinator/Safeties Coach Jay Harbaugh handling the first half and Run Game Coordinator/Running Backs Coach Mike Hart leading the team in the second half.
“I’m certain that all will be impressed with the four coaches’ ability to direct and manage the game,” said Harbaugh. “It’s been well documented that we have a very talented coaching staff and I believe that all 10 assistant coaches will be head coaches in the near future. They are all capable of leading a team at an elite level. I know that everyone will handle their responsibilities and help our players to be the best version of themselves on and off the field this fall and beyond."
