Jim Harbaugh is inviting Barack and Michelle Obama to be honorary Michigan captains in '17

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Jim Harbaugh's spent enough time around the Obama family now to where he's willing to take a shot.

Michigan's head coach said Saturday during his annual quarterbacks camp in Ann Arbor that he plans making a formal offer to both Barack and Michelle Obama to be honorary football captains in 2017.

"We're making those asks, those official asks," Harbaugh said. "Yeah, we're in the process of making an official ask."

Harbaugh was in Washington D.C. last week to speak at a congressional hearing on behalf of Legal Services Corporation -- as Harbaugh serves as a member of the LSC's Leaders Council.

While in Washington, Harbaugh had a chance to speak with the Obamas briefly once again.

Harbaugh, of course, has worked with Michelle Obama in the past on an educational initiative. He's met the President and First Lady many times and has developed a relationship with both of them over the years.

"It was incredible. Spent 39 wonderful minutes with President Obama (last week), saw Mrs. Obama as well," he said. "He was great. He's relaxed, working on a lot of things. A book. He shared a lot of insights.

"It was a great learning experience."

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