John Harbaugh Tells Miami Graduates to Find Resilience After Setbacks

In a commencement address at his alma mater, new New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh spoke candidly about professional setbacks, drawing from his own recent dismissal by the Baltimore Ravens. Harbaugh delivered the keynote speech to graduates of Miami University in Ohio on Saturday, where he also received an honorary doctorate.

Addressing the Class of 2026, Harbaugh advised students on navigating adversity. He told graduates there will be tough times and that they might receive a call with bad news about their job. He said there may be moments when people decide they no longer want you around and it is time to move on. In those moments, he expressed hope that they would find resilience, rejoice in the good they still have, and understand a great opportunity awaits on the next horizon.

The remarks were widely interpreted as a reference to his own departure from Baltimore. Harbaugh was fired by the Ravens in January after 18 seasons as head coach, a move that ended a tenure that included a Super Bowl victory in the 2012 season and 12 playoff appearances. The dismissal followed a season where the team did not qualify for the playoffs and marked the first time he had been fired...