Hello: Slightly Different Version Of Chris Partridge
As many assumed when John Baxter went back to USC, Chris Partridge has been tabbed to fill the spot:
University of Michigan J. Ira and Nicki Harris Family Head Football Coach Jim Harbaughannounced Thursday (Jan. 14) that Chris Partridge has been permanently added to the coaching staff and will serve as the team's linebackers and special teams coach.
"Chris has a proven track record as a successful coach," said Harbaugh. "He has brought a lot of energy and enthusiasm to his work as our director of player personnel. I know that same passion will be exhibited in his work with our student-athletes."
Sort of, anyway. Michigan is evidently moving away from a special-teams-only coach and Partridge will get some help, or Partridge will chip in—the picture and the article have conflicting information—or whatever. They'll figure it out.
Keeping Partridge was a major priority for Harbaugh after DJ Durkin departed; Michigan's success recruiting New Jersey this year speaks for itself.
January 14th, 2016 at 5:54 PM ^
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January 14th, 2016 at 5:58 PM ^
I think it's the other way around according to this link.. http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/coaches-m-footbl.html
It says Jay is the Assistant, not Partridge...
January 14th, 2016 at 6:01 PM ^
January 14th, 2016 at 6:04 PM ^
Looks like they fixed the banner as well:
http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/011416aad.html
January 14th, 2016 at 7:56 PM ^
That's a bit surprising to me - I didn't expect so much responsibility going to Partridge so soon.
January 14th, 2016 at 7:59 PM ^
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January 14th, 2016 at 6:00 PM ^
January 14th, 2016 at 6:00 PM ^
Coach Partridge!
January 14th, 2016 at 6:03 PM ^
Congrats on your promotion Coach Partridge!
January 14th, 2016 at 6:08 PM ^
I mean, he's a dynamite recruiter but is there any reason to think he'll improve the linebacker situation?
January 14th, 2016 at 6:13 PM ^
it potentially does help with the defensive line though if, Rashan Gary, a player he coached Paramus Catholic follows him again.
January 14th, 2016 at 6:15 PM ^
I have the same question. Anyone have any insight into his linebacker coaching skills?
January 14th, 2016 at 7:29 PM ^
Yes he's a good LB coach.
January 14th, 2016 at 11:18 PM ^
He's terrible and we're going 0-12 now.
January 14th, 2016 at 6:18 PM ^
The fact that Jim Harbaugh is high on the guy and hired him as his LB coach is probably a good reason.
January 14th, 2016 at 6:19 PM ^
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January 15th, 2016 at 8:21 AM ^
He took a not so good high school program and turned it into a powerhouse.
January 14th, 2016 at 6:11 PM ^
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January 14th, 2016 at 6:26 PM ^
but maybe he'll basically be Don Brown's understudy. If the guy is unqualified now, I think just about the best case scenario is to have him learn from a guy who made BC the #1 defense in the country
January 14th, 2016 at 7:48 PM ^
Don Brown is a LB guru and Mattison has ton of experience there, that is quite some brain that he can tap into job.
January 14th, 2016 at 10:42 PM ^
January 14th, 2016 at 6:29 PM ^
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January 14th, 2016 at 6:34 PM ^
January 14th, 2016 at 6:34 PM ^
He'll turn the ST players into dudes. I has the faith.
January 14th, 2016 at 6:38 PM ^
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January 14th, 2016 at 9:23 PM ^
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January 14th, 2016 at 6:42 PM ^
def. backfield. But LB is the position we seem to have the biggest challenge with over the last number of years. Let's hope Partridge is THE guy to turn this around. We certainly need to keep our presence strong in NJ which of late has turned into a goldmine of talent.
January 14th, 2016 at 7:00 PM ^
January 14th, 2016 at 7:17 PM ^
Think this will be the first time Harbaugh won't have a dedicated ST coach in his time at Stanford or Michigan. Should be interesting as we had significant improvements last year until some late season breakdowns in coverage. Hopefully no significant regression as it was a key in keeping MSU game close / winning other road games. About 20% of all plays total in a game are ST.
January 14th, 2016 at 7:30 PM ^
OT... Alum96 This is probably a dumb question but what is the criteria you use to put recruits into your swim lanes? Obviously an offer? Mutual interest or high mutual interest? Thanks in advance.
January 14th, 2016 at 7:33 PM ^
During bowl practices, he wished he had a spot open for Partridge. A spot opened. Voila, he put Partridge in it. I presume that if Zordich or Jackson returns to the Shield, Harbaugh will hire a dedicated ST coach. Until, probably Jaybaugh will head up ST.
January 14th, 2016 at 7:36 PM ^
WE have 3 LB coaches, 2 DL Coaches, 3 DB coaches on the staff. I am quite sure Partridge will have enough time to keep improving our special teams.
January 14th, 2016 at 8:20 PM ^
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January 14th, 2016 at 9:08 PM ^
A head coach for a private high school stacked with elite d-1 talent who beat up on a bunch of high school teams?
January 14th, 2016 at 10:17 PM ^
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January 14th, 2016 at 10:55 PM ^
He made that school elite and it cratered after he left. Plus he previously had experience as a college coach before leaving the college ranks for personal reasons.
January 15th, 2016 at 11:27 PM ^
I thought they were bad before jabrill and bad after jabrill
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