Jim Harbaugh took on Rockford Mich., population 5,957, this week.
His reason for visiting: to flip the nation's top kicker prospect, Quinn Nordin, from Penn State to Michigan.
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One minute after the end of the recruiting "dead period" Thursday, Harbaugh was preparing for a sleepover (yes, a sleepover) at Nordin's house.
Concerned that Nordin might possibly miss class during the day, Harbaugh — khaki-clad as always — joined the senior at Rockford High School.
On our way to A2〽〽 pic.twitter.com/TOYgKeOYUH
— Quinn Nordin (@QuinnNordin) January 15, 2016Had fun at Rockford high today pic.twitter.com/iWhdbrsgM6
— Quinn Nordin (@QuinnNordin) January 15, 2016Regardless of Nordin's stance, the town was divided during the visit. Some neighbors weren't so welcoming.
I Respect the preparation! #GoBlue! pic.twitter.com/PVnAuTw8we
— Coach Harbaugh (@CoachJim4UM) January 15, 2016Local businesses struck back, offering billboard-sized persuasion.
@CoachJim4UM We made you a much nicer sign. #keepQuinninMI pic.twitter.com/3XNRb1YI8d
— Rockford Corner Bar (@rockfordcorner) January 15, 2016Despite Nordin's Nittany aspirations, Harbaugh still has a chance to sway him, according to 24/7 Sports. The kicker has official visits to Michigan on Jan. 15-17, Penn State on Jan. 22 and Baylor on Jan. 31.