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Jim Harbaugh quotes Churchill, Ditka in advising high school graduates

Jim Harbaugh doesn't give a flip about his critics and what they say.

While speaking at Saline High School's graduation over the weekend, he reiterated that the graduating class will always be criticized for one thing or another, and that they shouldn't let the naysayers get them down.

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“I had a coach, Mike Ditka, legendary coach who played for the Chicago Bears, he once told me, Jim, you will have your critics. ‘Screw ’em.’ I truly believe it’s one of the best pieces of advice I’ve ever received.