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This is such non-news that I didn't want to write a post about it but people are freaking out because it's on ESPN Radio and such so I guess it's worth a post. Marcellus Wiley, the guy who replaced Colin freakin' Cowherd on SportsNation, hit the radio today saying he's "as confident as [he] can be" that Jim Harbaugh has already signed a contract with Michigan, which is almost assuredly 100% not true. A transcript of his remarks via the Daily's Alejandro Zuniga:
Harbaugh is still under contract with the 49ers. He's coaching them tomorrow night. He's not simultaneously under contract with Michigan. The only reason this is somewhat worth posting (aside from the accompanying freakout) is that Wiley may be getting an actual contract confused with a Memo of Understanding; I'm by no means a lawyer, but my understanding is a MOU is completely nonbinding. Harbaugh signing one of those would be a good sign but not at all a guarantee that IT'S HAPPENING.
Other stuff from today...
MOSS PUMPS THE BRAKES. The DSR's Jeff Moss, who was among the first to say that Michigan was pointing a rather large money cannon in Harbaugh's direction, is less optimistic after hearing this:
Anyway, last night Jim Harbaugh called one of his former teammates. The conversation did not start well as my source states the San Fran head coach asked, “Would you hate me if I didn’t come?”
He also suggested that the Atlanta Falcons, who are backed by Home Depot money, could enter the fray; Mike Smith's tenure there has gone decidedly south over the last two seasons and he could be on his way out.
Providing the rebuttal is The Wolverine's Chris Balas, who said in a pretty optimistic update that he doesn't believe the rumored "would you hate me?" quote ($).
SCHEFTER STATES THE OBVIOUS. Welcome to the show, Adam Schefter.
49ers HC Jim Harbaugh’s family and friends have been encouraging him to take the Michigan HC job, but he is torn because his heart is in the NFL, per sources close to the situation.
Harbaugh first would like to see what head coaching opportunities come available – and he is likely to be a top choice for a handful of teams – before getting back to Michigan with an answer, per sources....
Harbaugh would like to finish coaching this season, go through the players’ getaway day on Monday, Dec. 29, and then make his decision as quickly as possible. As another source said, Harbaugh’s agent, Dave Dunn, already “has a good sense of realistic NFL options already.”
But as one Michigan source wondered Friday, “If he wants to stay in the NFL, who will pay him $8 million per year?”, an indication that Michigan is prepared to go hard after Harbaugh.
There's more at that link. It's entirely stuff that's either common sense or points already covered by Michigan insiders, but I guess it's nice to see an NFL guy get on board with the whole Michigan Has A Real Shot thing.
December 19th, 2014 at 6:25 PM ^
I expect our searchbits will easily surpass the LXIX Superbowl number. Hurrah
December 19th, 2014 at 8:58 PM ^
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December 19th, 2014 at 6:22 PM ^
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December 19th, 2014 at 6:07 PM ^
I needed this afternoon hit of searchbits!! Thanks, Brian!!
December 19th, 2014 at 8:09 PM ^
but I'm not going anywhere until Ace chimes in on this.
December 19th, 2014 at 6:07 PM ^
Thanks for the update, Brian!!
December 19th, 2014 at 6:07 PM ^
Great work
December 19th, 2014 at 6:07 PM ^
I'm really alright to make Searchbits every 12 hours. It would actually be fantastic..
December 19th, 2014 at 7:06 PM ^
December 19th, 2014 at 6:07 PM ^
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December 19th, 2014 at 7:54 PM ^
why are we pursuing him? He will forever be looking toward the NFL and liable to jump at anytime putting us in a worse position.
December 19th, 2014 at 9:33 PM ^
December 19th, 2014 at 6:07 PM ^
Great work
December 19th, 2014 at 6:07 PM ^
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December 19th, 2014 at 8:12 PM ^
..... "Famous Last Words".....
December 19th, 2014 at 6:10 PM ^
I want Harbaugh, but I also want someone who wants to be at Michigan. Harbaugh only being here 1-2 years before he leaves might not do us much good.
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December 19th, 2014 at 6:20 PM ^
December 19th, 2014 at 6:44 PM ^
I would imagine his heart is in it for either job...
I mean the guy has his choice of saving his alma mater or picking his job in the NF fucking L... I can't imagine anyone has had such great options on the table and been forced to pick under a national microscope.
I know that if I were him I would have to ask 'would you hate me if I didn't..." and it wouldn't even be because I was completely sold on staying pro; it would because I myself am trying to grasp the scope of what is in front of me... Same goes for Harbough...
Ultimately Michigan has done everything it can and if he comes great, if not then we move on and he can do well the same as we will do well... as serious as this thing is, and believe me it is serious, we all need to quit fluctuating on each and every inane text.
love,
jdon
December 19th, 2014 at 8:42 PM ^
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December 20th, 2014 at 2:18 AM ^
false
December 19th, 2014 at 6:21 PM ^
about his committment nor his intensity should he coach here and still be intrigued by the NFL in the future.
December 19th, 2014 at 6:47 PM ^
If you knew Harbaugh would come to Michigan, turn things around, win a couple division titles and leave for the NFL in five years, who would say no to that?
December 19th, 2014 at 8:32 PM ^
unruffled happiness of the soul.
I on the other hand would take it.
Harbaugh will come where his head tells him and stay where his heart directs him.
December 19th, 2014 at 7:20 PM ^
No one knows where his "heart" is. Least of all Adam Schefter. That was a throwaway, unfalsifiable claim to maintain a shred of credibility on his part.
December 19th, 2014 at 8:08 PM ^
Maybe Jim wants to be truly elite -- and best his brother John -- by trying to join the exclusive fraternity of Jimmy Johnson, Barry Switzer, and Pete Carroll as being the only coaches to win an NC and Superbowl. Starting with an NC at Michigan would get him half way there.
December 19th, 2014 at 6:12 PM ^
Ace, can we refer to you as Sho'nuff because the image in my head is hilarious
December 19th, 2014 at 6:40 PM ^
Does that make Brian Eddie Arkadian?
December 19th, 2014 at 6:12 PM ^
Poll Question: Super Bowl XLIX is in February. Does the Searchbits series reach XLIX before then?
A. Yes
B. No
C. The Internet will end first
December 19th, 2014 at 6:15 PM ^
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December 20th, 2014 at 5:18 AM ^
I am betting on a 12/24 Christmas Eve (last day of Chanukah) decision date (one day after his birthday). Searchbits will hopefully be done by Feb., even though there will be a lot of background to cover. Even though the season will not be over, the momentum should build to force everyone's hand.
December 20th, 2014 at 6:34 AM ^
December 19th, 2014 at 6:14 PM ^
Finebaum reporting the same thing...
December 19th, 2014 at 6:18 PM ^
Is he rehashing Wiley's info or saying there's a separate source?
December 19th, 2014 at 6:19 PM ^
Separate
December 19th, 2014 at 6:22 PM ^
December 19th, 2014 at 6:14 PM ^
I can't wait until this is over. Either way I think we get a good coach for the team next year.
December 19th, 2014 at 6:14 PM ^
Jim Harbaugh will be the Head Coach of Michigan, according to 2 of my sources. Announcement coming after the season #GettingMyAdamSchefterOn
December 19th, 2014 at 6:17 PM ^
Your name is Brian
December 19th, 2014 at 6:42 PM ^
Kunta...Anbender...
December 19th, 2014 at 6:19 PM ^
One things about the contract - I'm not a lawyer - but if Jim quits (I believe) he will still be bound by the contract with San Francisco until he is traded or they end the contract mutually or serves out next year. So if this is the case then I would think he can already sign with a College team as it is a different entity from the NFL. Not that I believe he has already signed with Michigan.
December 19th, 2014 at 6:50 PM ^
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