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ANN ARBOR, MI - OCTOBER 17: Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines reacts during the college football game against the Michigan State Spartans at Michigan Stadium on October 17, 2015 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Spartans defeated the Wolverine
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Jim Harbaugh: Michael Jordan Will Be Honorary Michigan Captain for 2016 Opener

Thomas DuffyJul 15, 2016

Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh is up to somethin'.

During a Friday appearance on The Rich Eisen Show, the 52-year-old made some waves by announcing Michael Jordan will be the honorary captain for his team's opener:

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Wait…what?

Here's the connection: In 2016, Michigan will be the first college football team outfitted by the Jumpman brand, as noted by Nick Baumgardner of MLive.com.

With that in mind, partnering with the NBA legend doesn't seem strange after all.

[Twitter, h/t Sporting News]

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