Jim Harbaugh has won the 2011 Associated Press NFL Coach of the Year award for leading the 49ers back to the playoffs. In his first season as an NFL coach, Harbaugh guided the 49ers to a 13-3 record and the NFC West title and the conference championship game. They beat the Saints in the first round of the playoffs before losing the conference title game to the Giants. “I think it was an amazing season,” Harbaugh said. “In a lot of ways, beyond description. Incredible”