Sun coverage: John Harbaugh

Ravens Head Coach

Jim Harbaugh: Ravens will take to new coach

A few hours after the Ravens introduced John Harbaugh as head coach, Jim Harbaugh found himself rummaging through a closet in his home near the campus of Stanford University, where the latter Harbaugh wrapped up his first season as head coach.

Ravens' focus now on coordinators

After the Ravens made their biggest decision by hiring a new head coach, John Harbaugh now has his own hiring to do.

Ravens' New Coach

For Harbaugh, a goal reached

When John Harbaugh told his mother of his career choice, she wept.

The John Harbaugh Hiring

Winning Ravens over

Midway through the Ravens' news conference introducing John Harbaugh as head coach, a reporter referred to the fact that owner Steve Bisciotti was searching for the next Hall of Fame coach.

For decisions, owner goes with gut instinct

Steve Bisciotti trusts his instincts.

Rick Maese: Raised around the sport, Harbaugh is football lifer

On the first day of the John Harbaugh era, there was barely time for a handshake and a "Pleased to meet ya."

Peter Schmuck: Harbaugh's Day One energy good sign as Job One nears

New Ravens coach John Harbaugh said all the right things during his introductory news conference yesterday, but the most important thing came out sounding like a well-worn cliche rather than a call to arms.

Eagles players laud Harbaugh

At 45, John Harbaugh has labored half his life in obscurity as an assistant coach, in colleges and the pros. The other Harbaugh, they call him. Jim Harbaugh, his brother, is the head coach at Stanford University and a former NFL quarterback.

Mike Preston: No fairy-tale atmosphere at Castle

Maybe in a week or so, owner Steve Bisciotti will huddle with his top officials and make sure the Ravens' front office is headed in the same direction again.

Notebook

Bisciotti wants Ryan back

Rex Ryan left Ravens headquarters yesterday before the team introduced John Harbaugh as head coach.

Hiring Harbaugh

Ravens hire Harbaugh

John Harbaugh was hired by the Ravens yesterday in a bold move that gives the longtime assistant coach his first head-coaching opportunity.

On The Hiring Process

Peter Schmuck: Bisciotti gets back in game

So much for the mistaken notion that the Ravens did not have a Plan B.

Commentary

David Steele: Caught a break

Not that Jason Garrett isn't making enough money now, but the Ravens should send him a bonus. A thank-you for not taking the head coaching job. A token of appreciation for sparing the franchise a big potential headache and, possibly, for opening the door to a better candidate.

Ravens seek to retain Ryan as coordinator

The Ravens are in negotiations with Rex Ryan to keep him as the defensive coordinator on new coach John Harbaugh's staff, an NFL source said.

On Bisciotti's Decision

Rick Maese: Calculated risk

Not when the veteran quarterback or hotshot running back was acquired.

Timeline of the coaching search

Dec. 31

Harbaugh file

Age: 45

The Players Speak Out

Players optimistic about Harbaugh

His brother Jim is more familiar to his newest players, but news of John Harbaugh's ascent to the Ravens' head coaching vacancy was well received by several players last night.

Reaction from the fans

"I'm not happy about it. I don't think it was a good decision at all. This guy, he's not even a coordinator. It doesn't make any sense. They should have went after a guy like Marty Schottenheimer."

Harbaugh could be foundation

Sun reporter Jamison Hensley answers questions about the Ravens' coaching hire.