Michigan’s CFP national championship squad received a victory celebration Saturday in Ann Arbor, Mich.
Beginning with a parade before segueing to Crisler Center for a series of speeches and celebrations, college football fans honored the Michigan Wolverines for claiming the 2023 CFP National Championship title.
The Wolverines, who became the first Big Ten program to go 15-0, defeated the Washington Huskies, 34-13, Monday night, capturing their first NCAA title since 1997. Among the featured speakers, coach Jim Harbaugh attracted most of the attention.
While reports indicate Harbaugh will soon interview with the Los Angeles Chargers for the NFL team’s coaching vacancy, athletic director Warde Manuel attempted to soothe the fans’ nerves: “I promise you, I am working on getting this man Jim Harbaugh a new contract.”
Twitter users responded to Harbaugh’s victory parade. During his speech, he said: “Bo Schembechler said ‘the team, the team, the team.’ Team 144, you are the team.
“You are Michigan football legends. Beloved sons of Michigan. Mighty men. And now, known simply, as champions.”
The celebration started Monday night in Houston …
Michigan football won the national championship pic.twitter.com/pHQ0gWia8m
— Patrick Barron 🐻🦬🌹🏆 (@BlueBarronPhoto) January 14, 2024
And the crazy times continued Saturday in Ann Arbor, Mich. …
Ann Arbor had people climbing trees to watch the Michigan football parade
and the team got plenty of alcohol thrown at them pic.twitter.com/xWxAsd0rGZ
— Alejandro Zúñiga (@ByAZuniga) January 13, 2024
Saturday’s event showcased Team 144, featuring running back Blake Corum and friends …
Blake Corum #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/0dU8lzFkDl
— Michigan Football on UMGoBlue (@UMGoBlog) January 13, 2024
The many faces of national champions …
A good time was had by all!#GoBlue pic.twitter.com/RLogMclnFw
— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) January 13, 2024
Harbaugh tightly cradled the NCAA coaches poll national championship trophy. He was not about to fumble …
Jim Harbaugh was holding the crystal football like he was ready to break some tackles pic.twitter.com/07KPzKX4w5
— Alejandro Zúñiga (@ByAZuniga) January 13, 2024
Harbaugh called Saturday’s event the “best parade ever” …
“Best parade ever!” – Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh talking on @wxyzdetroit during the national championship parade in Ann Arbor pic.twitter.com/r2L661UHM0
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) January 13, 2024
They may have been at the end, but Harbaugh and company led the parade precession …
End of parade w Harbaugh pic.twitter.com/MHUJ5GkSrM
— angelique (@chengelis) January 13, 2024
Getting fans ready at Crisler Center …
Michigan football’s hype video has been updated with highlights from the Ohio State game, the Rose Bowl and the CFP National Championship. pic.twitter.com/9W0O8pFnGV
— Alejandro Zúñiga (@ByAZuniga) January 14, 2024
The star of the show …
The hardware #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/pzJC2zlgwq
— Michigan Football on UMGoBlue (@UMGoBlog) January 13, 2024
Harbaugh received a “standing ‘O’ “ …
Jim Harbaugh has been introduced.
📺: Big Ten Network pic.twitter.com/yTMKD7Svi3
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) January 14, 2024
Greeting Harbaugh …
Regent chair Sarah Hubbard implores Michigan fans to show appreciation for Jim Harbaugh. She didn’t have to ask twice. Biggest cheer of the night so far pic.twitter.com/RkUG2PfS6p
— Clayton Sayfie (@CSayf23) January 14, 2024
“Ten more years” … “Ten more years” …
The Michigan crowd chanted “10 MORE YEARS” as Jim Harbaugh was introduced to speak pic.twitter.com/1FAn0aRdve
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) January 14, 2024
Harbaugh spoke …
"Bo Schembechler said, 'The Team, The Team, The Team.' Team 144, you are 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘛𝘦𝘢𝘮."
🗣️ @UMichFootball coach Jim Harbaugh pic.twitter.com/nJstbP5iKF
— Michigan On BTN (@MichiganOnBTN) January 14, 2024
Harbaugh’s speech touched on three important topics …
Fielding Yost
Scripture
and ShakespeareLadies & Gentlemen…..
James Joseph Harbaugh pic.twitter.com/C4HEhkELWA— Due# (@JDue51) January 14, 2024
Michael Barrett, the winningest player in 144 years of Michigan football, addressed the crowd …
The winningest player in Michigan football history. pic.twitter.com/RlVXbjhGTz
— Derick Hutchinson (@Derick_Hutch) January 14, 2024
To the chants of “one more year … one more year,” junior quarterback JJ McCarthy, who is 27-1 as a starter, will announce Sunday his intensions to return for his senior campaign or turn pro …
“One more year” chants break out as JJ McCarthy takes the stage @BarstoolUofM pic.twitter.com/mlNq9eRIwS
— Unnecessary Roughness (@UnnecRoughness) January 14, 2024
Fin …
"Business is finished."
🎥 National Championship Game Mini Movie#GoBlue pic.twitter.com/PHSRQc90ZE
— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) January 12, 2024
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