Jim Harbaugh says he’ll stay at Michigan after Vikings interview

Jim Harbaugh will keep at Michigan in spite of everything, ending his dalliance with a return to the NFL after interviewing with the Minnesota Vikings for his or her head coach emptiness Wednesday.

Harbaugh withdrew from consideration and will probably be again at his alma mater for an eighth season.

“With an enthusiasm unknown to mankind!” Harbaugh mentioned in a textual content message to The Related Press.

In accordance with an individual with information of the choice no provide of the job was made to Harbaugh. The particular person spoke to the AP on situation of anonymity as a result of particulars of the method weren’t being made public by the college or the Vikings.

Harbaugh was the final of 4 candidates the Vikings, who employed new common supervisor Kwesi Adofo-Mensah final week, performed in-person interviews with. Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell, Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris and Giants defensive coordinator Patrick Graham are the opposite finalists to interchange Mike Zimmer, who was fired after a second straight shedding season. Zimmer made the playoffs thrice in eight years with the Vikings.

With the Rams making ready for the Tremendous Bowl on Feb. 13, the Vikings wouldn’t be capable to rent O’Connell or Morris till after the sport. Graham was in Minnesota on Tuesday for his in-person go to. Vikings officers met with O’Connell and Morris in Southern California on Monday.