CC: "Harbaugh unlikely to bolt for Michigan"
Rosenberg reported, yes a scumbag, but a much more reliable source than some of the other reports coming out from earlier today.
http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110103/SPORTS06/11010…
It's not the print link. I don't know how to do that and its 4:24 in the morning so sorry for not trying.
January 4th, 2011 at 6:55 AM ^
Then we better stay away.
January 4th, 2011 at 9:16 AM ^
and he leaves for the NFL, it will be because he was pretty successful at Michigan.
I could probably live with that.
January 4th, 2011 at 5:21 AM ^
Okay so damage control time. Marvin Lewis? Seems like a viable option too. If Jim Harbaugh doesn't come here, 2012 can't come soon enough. Lloyd Carr?! AHHH
January 4th, 2011 at 5:27 AM ^
BTW, Stanford loses most of it's starting O Line. More reason to call these sources bluff.
January 4th, 2011 at 5:33 AM ^
They only have 12 starters coming back, but that's including Andrew Luck. It seems like the fates of those two might be intertwined.
January 4th, 2011 at 5:40 AM ^
There are still a lot of people around there who would rather not see Jim step foot on campus ever again. IMO, this is last minute rumor tossing out of that side trying to kill this off, so that they can get their way.....IE Brady Hoke. He does have a ton of support in some circles around town for the job quite honestly.
January 4th, 2011 at 5:42 AM ^
Maybe just a way to drive people to the Freep.com site. The way this thing is going, any and every rumor is making waves. Rosenberg knows how sensitive the environment is. If the freep is the only one with a "source" saying this, then you can bet your ass many people will be visiting/linking to Freep.com for a read. Let's not forget the Freep isn't in the greatest financial situation. Do I sound crazy yet?
January 4th, 2011 at 5:44 AM ^
Well if anyone can use an unknown source. My source from inside the Panthers organization has said that Harbaugh and Luck have been working a deal. That Harbaugh will be the coach as long as they draft Luck with the first pick.
JH is going to bring his staff from Stanford, plus pick up RR from Michigan as OC, while Friedgen will be hired to be the special teams coach. The final piece of the puzzle is Urban Meyer who is in charge of PR, boosters and recruiting.
This is purely fictional but this is something that could have been tossed around by Harbaugh & Luck. The rest was added just for entertainment purposes. Since Carolina will get the first pick. It does make for an interesting conversation piece.
January 4th, 2011 at 5:56 AM ^
January 4th, 2011 at 6:01 AM ^
John H said in and interview he "wouldn't be surprised" if Jim stayed at Stanford:
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/early-lead/2011/01/john_harbaugh_thinks_theres_go.html
Note he qualifies that he doesn't know anything for sure. But still...
January 4th, 2011 at 6:06 AM ^
...don't believe anything you read for the next few days.
First and foremost, if I was on Harbaugh's side...I would be throwing disinformation everywhere. The more confusion, the higher the price tag, and more the bargaining power.
Second, of all the possibilities, the least likely is that JH stays at Stanford. After seeing his attitude last night, does anyone think that Stanford is his first choice?
He may very likely go to the NFL. He might come here. He will stay at Stanford only if all other options are not realistic.
January 4th, 2011 at 8:13 AM ^
Never trust a player or coach quote or source less than 24 hrs after an emotional game. Valid for retirements, trade requests, coaching moves, etc. Patience is a virtue people, and in this instance, patience being defined as 48 hours is probably not too much to ask.
"But WInEx, WE RZ GOIN TO LOZE ALL R RECRUTZZZ IF PIMP HAND ISNT ALREADY IN MIAMI IN THE LOCKER ROOM AT HALFTIME LOCKING UP SAVIOR!!!!"
Um, no. And bringing back RichRod will still likely bring us the #2 or #3 recruting class in the Big Ten, Denard back as a 2nd year starter behind an OL with 4/5 returning starters, a receiving corps with 2 veteran playmakers (albeit with some dropsie issues) & a slot billy goat who will block safties and nicklebacks into the netherworld, a legit deep threat TE, a DL featuring a possible All-American and a legit all-conference player, a MLB who likely won't blow every assignment, a defensive backfield featuring a two deep that includes seniors who've played the position for multiple years and no true freshman, a possibly competent placekicker (albeit a true freshman), and a new defensive coordinator who will likely have a freer hand than the previous 2 DC's. This to me equals a 2 win improvement, which a 9 win season I'd be happy with.
This whole situation has made me go back to one of the Covey maxims that you learn in "7 traits of highly effective people" (which actually works, yo)... For a deal or relationship to work, its got to be win / win or no deal. For a new coach, it's got to be a win / win for both sides or no deal. To me that means either we get our top choice whic is clear improvement in multiple areas, or we stick with a guy who, while not as fast or clean as we like, is making progress.
January 4th, 2011 at 9:21 AM ^
if those 2 aren't OSU and MSU.
Our "improvement" this year is an illusion. All we did was win a couple of coin-flip close games against weak opponents that we lost last year. We were no closer to beating the good teams than we were last year. Nowhere near close, we were dominated.
January 4th, 2011 at 6:09 AM ^
The way Rosenberg put it regarding his source was interesting. He said the source didn't want to be named "because Rich Rodriguez is still the head coach." Even though it's not normal to name your sources, this seems like it may have come from the athletic department. If this came from an outsider, who gives a rip if Rich Rod's still the coach, but if the source is from within then you wouldn't want yourself or where you come from to be named. The source had "direct knowledge of his thinking." You would think Brandon has direct knowledge of this kind.
I think Brandon has received word from Jim regarding his status, and that this was an intentional leak to the media so there isn't a major letdown when Hoke or whomever shows up at the press conference and not Harbaugh. CONSPIRACY!
January 4th, 2011 at 6:31 AM ^
It looks over. Let's move on. Let's hope DB has a solid plan B that isn't Greg Schiano.
January 4th, 2011 at 7:09 AM ^
Mark Dantonio
/s
January 4th, 2011 at 9:27 AM ^
was on the most-favored reporters list such that the Athletic Dept would leak such an important news item to just him.
January 4th, 2011 at 6:44 AM ^
Pimp hand, my ass.
January 4th, 2011 at 7:59 AM ^
Respect the process.
January 4th, 2011 at 6:46 AM ^
January 4th, 2011 at 6:55 AM ^
Jim Harbaugh is highly unlikely to accept the Michigan football coaching job if it becomes available, a person with direct knowledge of Harbaugh’s thinking told the Free Press.
http://www.freep.com/article/20110103/SPORTS06/110104005/1054/SPORTS06/…
So I expect this to come down to San Francisco or Ann Arbor. My gut says he ends up at Michigan, but I don't know.
January 4th, 2011 at 6:55 AM ^
January 4th, 2011 at 6:59 AM ^
Thanks for pointing out that the same guy is writing two different things at the same time.
January 4th, 2011 at 6:59 AM ^
At least in the second one he actually used Harbaugh quotes instead of unnamed sources...
January 4th, 2011 at 7:05 AM ^
So he knows jack shit. Like I expected. Just like Adam Schefter's flip flopping yesterday.
January 4th, 2011 at 7:29 AM ^
is that people pay attention in the first place. Journalism has been dead for years.
January 4th, 2011 at 7:42 AM ^
I agree with your post, too. "Journalists" are now officially entertainers. The only difference between the MSM and the WWE is that the WWE doesn't bother pretending anymore, except while they are performing.
January 4th, 2011 at 6:47 AM ^
The Brady Hoke statements last night from "Michigan sources" is DB realizing Harbaugh's decision and already throwing out a new name to the press-- to make a possible hire less of a surprise.
January 4th, 2011 at 6:52 AM ^
not buying it. rosenberg is a known liar and a member of the Les Miles fan boi club.
January 4th, 2011 at 6:54 AM ^
I give up.
January 4th, 2011 at 6:59 AM ^
This name is being thrown around again and at this point I wouldn't mind it. At least it's not Brady Hoke.
January 4th, 2011 at 7:05 AM ^
Chuck Norris? I'm down.
January 4th, 2011 at 7:07 AM ^
John Gruden.
January 4th, 2011 at 7:45 AM ^
You think he turns down south beach for AA?? No friggin way!! It's too early to start smoking your bowl!!
January 4th, 2011 at 7:06 AM ^
If its Hoke, I give up. It was nice while it lasted guys. See you on the other side.
January 4th, 2011 at 7:15 AM ^
January 4th, 2011 at 7:23 AM ^
I fall into the middle category.
January 4th, 2011 at 8:05 AM ^
.. and Mgoblog is more intresting than work
January 4th, 2011 at 8:14 AM ^
i am in the middle too, just procrastinating before I head into the lab.
January 4th, 2011 at 7:15 AM ^
Chris Balas of Rivals confirming no JH..... Says barring the unforseen he's taking 49er job.... Throwing a crazy amount of $ at him. It's premium content.... sorry.... but here's the link.....http://michigan.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1172251 ...... Nice life maybe we'll hire Ralph Friedgen and no I'm not serious.
January 4th, 2011 at 8:19 AM ^
i lost respect for the rivals mods outside of spath a long time ago. It became obvious at the beginning of the season they were openly campaigning for Rich to get fired. I am assuming Balas has the same sources as Rosenberg, since he pretty much writes the same exact same thing except a couple hours earlier.
January 4th, 2011 at 10:10 AM ^
You gonna back this up or just rip them?
January 4th, 2011 at 7:17 AM ^
January 4th, 2011 at 7:17 AM ^
x 1000000000000000000000
Last night's game was such a tease, I knew I shouldn't have let my head and heart go there...
January 4th, 2011 at 7:38 AM ^
Not that he knows anymore than anyone else, but Schefter just tweeted:
RT @mjroth1: What are you hearing about Harbaugh focused on 49ers, not Michigan? ... Up to SF to lure him. It's doing a very effective job.
January 4th, 2011 at 7:40 AM ^
knows JH's 2nd cousin, who claims he would bet his life on JH coming to Michigan. Of course, none of my 2nd cousins really know much about me, so I don't put much stock in it. I hope JH comes, but if not, there are other coaches out there.....
January 4th, 2011 at 8:47 AM ^
Oh yeah!!!!! Well my 2nd cousin knows Jim Harbaugh's 4th cousin twice removed on his mothers side, and says he is going to the NFL!!!
January 4th, 2011 at 7:52 AM ^
... brings this quote by William Goldman to mind. He was a screenwriter talking about Hollywood, and it is apt regarding sports reporters talking about DB and JH:
"Nobody knows anything."
January 4th, 2011 at 8:08 AM ^
who loves Michigan turn us down when we have lost 7x in a row to the Hideous Minions of Evil? Wouldn't that be like Frodo saying "screw the Shire" and going with the elves instead rescuing Middle Earth?
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<br>Don't take sides against the family, Jim...
January 4th, 2011 at 8:48 AM ^
that would be like Tom Harmon's son going to play football somewhere but Michigan!