Jim Harbaugh Opens Up On Vikings Interest: ‘One Time Thing’

It sure looked like Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh was going to make the leap back into the NFL during this hiring cycle. But when push came to shove, he ended up returning to the Wolverines.

After meeting with the Vikings for several hours this week (during National Signing day, too), Harbaugh informed the Michigan brass that he would be returning to his post, after all.

On Thursday, Jim Harbaugh sent a message about his positive feelings towards to Vikings and their organization.

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Jim Harbaugh also opened up about the entire process with the Minnesota Vikings, admitting that he was interested in accepting the position, if offered.

“There was a tugging at me that I was once that close to a Super Bowl and I didn’t get it. Some NFL jobs came open. I was contacted by the Vikings. For better or for worse, it was something I wanted to explore. I went in thinking, ‘I’m gonna have 100 percent conviction on this, and if they [Minnesota] have 100 percent conviction on this, then it’s something I’m gonna do.”

Jim Harbaugh would go on to say that his Vikings interview was a “one time thing”, and that he’s not going to be seeking out anymore NFL opportunities in the future.

“I called Warde [Manuel, the Michigan athletic director] and I asked him if he wanted me to be the head coach. And he said, ‘Yes, 100 percent.’ And I said, OK then. That’s what I want to do.’ And I told him, ‘Warde, this will not be a reoccurring theme every year. This was a one-time thing.”

According to Jim Harbaugh, he’s now solely focused on winning a National Championship.

“Sure, the Super Bowl is the greatest prize in our sport,” he said. “But winning a national championship. That’s pretty darn great. Let’s do that. There was a pull to the NFL because I got that close to the Super Bowl, but this was the time [to try and return.] And this is the last time. Now let’s go chase college football’s greatest prize.”

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