of Los Angeles Chargers A special guest could provide some motivation for the team, which is in the final stretch of its playoff bid to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday after a narrow loss to the Kansas City Chiefs last week.
judge judy sheindlin He will serve as honorary team captain for this week's matchup and will join quarterback Justin Herbert and the other team captains in tossing the coin prior to kickoff at 4:25 p.m. ET.
But her arrival comes as no surprise to anyone who knows head coach Jim Harbaugh.
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh answers questions during a press conference after defeating the Denver Broncos in an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zarbowski)
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Harbaugh has spoken openly about his admiration for Sheindlin in press conferences over the years, repeatedly claiming to be a fan of her legendary television courtroom drama series.
former michigan football coach In January 2015, she appeared in the audience of her show “Judge Judy” with her father, Jack Harbaugh.
“Jim Harbaugh is a force of nature. His enthusiasm for the game and life in general is contagious,” Sheindlin told FOX News Digital ahead of Sunday's game. “It was so great to spend the day with Jim and his dad, who himself is such a sweet guy. I'm definitely a fan of the Harbaugh family. They are a one-of-a-kind 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 feeling is mutual.
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“It's an incredible honor to share our sidelines with Judge Judy. She's been on TV for my family for years,” he told FOX News Digital. “The world would be a better place if we could get Judge Judy on the Supreme Court. Suffice it to say I'm a big fan.”
This is not the first time the legendary coach has lobbied Sheindlin to join the Supreme Court. In 2016, Harabaugh posted a message on social media urging former President Barack Obama to nominate Sheindlin.
Judge Judy Sheindlin, star of Prime Video's “Judy Justice,” is pictured with former Los Angeles Chargers tight end Antonio Gates at SoFi Stadium on December 15, 2024. (Fox News)
“I urge President Obama to nominate a wise, talented and extraordinary judge, Judith Sheindlin, 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 won two Daytime Emmy Awards.
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Sheindlin stars in the two-time Daytime Emmy Award-winning “Judy Justice,” which airs weekdays on Prime Video. (Michael Becker, Prime Video)
The Chargers fell to the No. 6 seed in the AFC last week, so even a win on Sunday won't guarantee them a playoff spot. They currently hold a head-to-head tiebreaker denver broncos, However, a win against the Bucks would give them nine wins this season and move them one step closer to the playoffs.
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