the Los Angeles Chargers They are in the final stretch of the playoffs as they host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, but a special guest could give them the motivational boost they need after narrowly losing to the Kansas City Chiefs last week.
Judge Judy Sheindlin She will serve as an honorary captain for the team at this week's game where she will join quarterback Justin Herbert and the other team captains for the coin toss before kickoff at 4:25 p.m. ET.
But her appearance should come as no surprise to those who know coach Jim Harbaugh.
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh responds to a question during a news conference after their win over the Denver Broncos in an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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Harbaugh has publicly discussed his admiration for Sheindlin in press conferences over the years, repeatedly describing himself as a fan of her legendary courtroom television drama.
the previous Michigan football coach He even appeared in the audience of her show “Judge Judy” in January 2015 alongside his father, Jack Harbaugh.
“Jim Harbaugh is a force of nature,” Sheindlin told Fox News Digital before Sunday's game. “His enthusiasm for the game and for life in general is contagious.” “I had the pleasure of spending a day with Jim and his father, and he is a very nice guy. I'm definitely a fan of the Harbaughs. They are a unique family.”
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh and judge Judy Sheindlin on the field at SoFi Stadium on December 15, 2024. (Fox News)
For Harbaugh, the feelings are mutual.
“It will be an incredible honor to share our presence with Judge Judy. She has been setting TV time for my family for years,” he told Fox News Digital. “If we can get Judge Judy to the Supreme Court, the world will be a better place. Suffice it to say, I'm a huge fan of hers.”
This isn't the first time the legendary coach has pushed Sheindlin to join the Supreme Court. In 2016, Harabaugh posted a message on social media encouraging former President Barack Obama to nominate Sheindlin.
Judy Sheindlin, star of “Judy Justice” on Prime Video, is pictured with former Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Antonio Gates at SoFi Stadium on Dec. 15, 2024. (Fox News)
“I urge President Obama to nominate Judge Extraordinary Judith Sheindlin, the wise and competent judge, to the Supreme Court.” He said at that time.
Sheindlin starred on “Judge Judy” for 25 years, before moving on to “Judy Justice,” which airs weekdays on Prime Video and is the winner of two Daytime Emmys.
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Sheindlin stars in “Judy Justice,” which airs weekdays on Prime Video and is a winner of two Daytime Emmys. (Michael Baker for Prime Video)
A win on Sunday would not guarantee a spot in the playoffs for the Chargers as they fell to the sixth seed in the AFC last week. They currently hold the head-to-head tiebreaker on denver broncos, But a win over the Bucs would move them to nine wins on the season and one step closer to the playoffs.
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