Durkin to MD, grain of salt taken
mark blaudschun @blauds
Michigan DC D.J. Durkin ready to sign deal with Maryland. Will meet with MD officials on Monday. http://ajerseyguy.com
Take this with a grain of salt I guess
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Wasn't he offered the DC at TAMU? He had inroads to SEC teams yet waited on Harbaugh to hire him here. Hard to believe he would go to Maryland after his previous stops and potential HC access to SEC teams
November 29th, 2015 at 2:22 PM ^
You're correct. He held out on a couple jobs if I'm not mistaken. It was him waiting which tipped a lot that Harbaugh was coming to Michigan. It just seems really strange he's going after one year.
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Harbaugh used to love the guy.
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It was all his fault Rich Rodriguez's defense was so bad in 2008! /obvious s
He was the first name that came to mind when hearing the rumblings about Durkin to MD. He's had some great defenses, coached with Harbaugh at Stanford in the same capacity, and seems to have earned his respect! If Durkin does sign with Maryland on Monday, how long does it take Harbaugh to name a replacement? If Shafer, probably pretty soon!
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two of the three Elliot's
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November 29th, 2015 at 2:20 PM ^
There goes the Elliot depth we recently built up...damn
November 29th, 2015 at 2:17 PM ^
At least one of our Jordan Elliots.
November 29th, 2015 at 2:15 PM ^
1st off, I thought Maryland wanted an offensive guy, 2nd I feel like maybe DJ could have stayed another year or 2 and potentially get a ring on his resume' but if this is true I say whatever, they'll be guys clamoring for that position.
November 29th, 2015 at 2:15 PM ^
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However, I do not like the fact that he interviewed during the season, let alone during the week of The Game. That bothers me a lot.
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November 29th, 2015 at 2:50 PM ^
November 29th, 2015 at 2:18 PM ^
The team should compete for a NC next year. I'd have thought he'd stick around for a chance at a ring. A one year stint is a little surprising, if true. I guess Maryland is a pretty good first job as HC though.
November 29th, 2015 at 2:22 PM ^
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Michigan's going to be starting a new QB, but very likely someone who's got starting experience (O'Korn). There is also going to be a couple big question marks at linebacker.
But there's a very good chance UM goes into East Lansing on October 29th with a 7-0 record.
Now, can they win at MSU, Iowa, AND OSU? Tough hill to climb. But if they can win in East Lansing to get to 8-0, they'll almost assuredly be a top 6 team. Big "if" though.
November 29th, 2015 at 2:18 PM ^
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Why would a team that wants to be the Oregon of the East hire a defensive guy?
November 29th, 2015 at 2:26 PM ^
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November 29th, 2015 at 2:21 PM ^
well, it was worth a shot anyway.
we'll find someone worthy. its all going to work out. and we're going to have a fine season next year starting with a surprise or two on/around signing day.
November 29th, 2015 at 2:29 PM ^
Jon Gruden
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November 29th, 2015 at 2:32 PM ^
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November 29th, 2015 at 2:21 PM ^
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November 29th, 2015 at 2:22 PM ^
jilted lover much?
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I am still skeptical of the report, but Mark Blaudschun covered college football for a long time with the Boston Globe. He is not some random egg on Twitter.
November 29th, 2015 at 2:43 PM ^
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I am guessing Maryland drew from the Under Armour bank account when making this hire so good for Durking if true. Always good to have your coaching tree grow.
As for Michigan, I am not worried. With so much coaching staff turnover this season nationally, I think Harbaugh won't have much trouble finding a DC with the money Michigan is paying coordinators and the veteran defense that is returning. It seems like it would be a prime job opportunity.
November 29th, 2015 at 2:22 PM ^
If you have a successful program your head coach wlll build a coaching tree. We want the types of assistant coaches who have the gravitas to become head coaches some day. If Durkin gets the job congratulations to him and to Harbaugh. Can't fault Durkin for wanting to move to the next level.
November 29th, 2015 at 2:24 PM ^
Just need someone who can also be an excellent recruiter.
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