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Jim Harbaugh recycles Ryan Day insult in Chargers video

Jim Harbaugh won't let up on his old rival, reminding everyone that none of his players were "born on third base," in comments dating back to the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry.

James Parks

Jim Harbaugh may have left Michigan, but Michigan hasn't left Jim Harbaugh, as he still puts his Ohio State rival in his sights even after going to the NFL.
Jim Harbaugh may have left Michigan, but Michigan hasn't left Jim Harbaugh, as he still puts his Ohio State rival in his sights even after going to the NFL. / Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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You can take Jim Harbaugh out of Michigan, but you can't take Michigan out of Jim Harbaugh, who, months after becoming head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers, still appeared to have his counterpart at Ohio State on his mind in remarks made for a video hyping the upcoming NFL season.

Harbaugh narrated a Chargers video welcoming players to camp, crediting them for earning a spot in the NFL, noting that none of them were "born on third base."

Ohio State and Michigan fans remember well that's the very description that Harbaugh had about Day being named OSU coach after Urban Meyer's retirement and inheriting his team.

"We want to compliment all that have earned the opportunity to get here," Harbaugh said in the video.

"Recognize the journey traveled to now be playing at the highest level of football. None here were born on third base, but rather ahd to work their way to first, then second, then third. Congrats on taking your life circumstances and turning them into success by your talent and your effort."

Harbaugh adds: "We are now all on third base together, poised to bring it home."

Harbaugh finished with a 3-5 record against Ohio State as Michigan football coach, winning the last three matchups and culminating in the national championship last season.

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