Former Bears offensive coordinator Ron Turner used his Bears ties to find another job. Turner on Thursday was hired by Stanford coach Jim Harbaugh to be an assistant coach the Cardinal.
Harbaugh made the announcement at a recruiting reception, but did not specify Turner's role. It is believed he will be offensive coordinator.
Turner was Harbaugh's offensive coordinator for one year in 1993 before the Bears let Harbaugh go, and the two stayed in contact since that time.
Turner previously was the offensive coordinator at Stanford from 1989 to 1991 under head coach Denny Green. He has California roots and family living in the area.
Turner also was in play for other jobs, including the quarterbacks coach of the Giants. The Giants asked him to interview for the position.
At Stanford, Turner will be entrusted with the development of sophomore quarterback Andrew Luck, who last year became the first freshman starter at the school since Chad Hutchinson.
Photo: Bears offensive coordinator Ron Turner in December. (AP / Nam Y. Huh)
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I am glad he got a job, but if the Bears fire Lovie next year, I was hoping they would consider hiring Harbaugh. If that happens, he cannot bring Turner with him.