Can RR still help himself before the meeting with DB?
I am wondering if RR can help himself before his meeting with Brandon by making some executive decisions as the Head Coach. Until announced differently, he is still in charge of football operations. If I was RR I would fire GERG today, immediately after the game or when the team arrives home tonight. Show Brandon that you are still in charge. Also, have a list of names to present as replacements. I would make some difficult decisions with assistant defensive coaches as well and any special teams coach/kicking coach. Take the bull by the horns and lead by example. Haters are gonna hate, but it sure makes it harder for them when they can see you're doing everything you can to try to get better.
January 1st, 2011 at 10:41 PM ^
At the end of the day, RR is the head coach and the results are his responsibility. This team (sorry to say) is in shambles. The defense got 1 stop. The special teams are as bad as I have ever heard of. And the amazing offense - 2nd straight poor showing after the initial drive (here 2 drives).
Sorry, the results are what they are.
January 1st, 2011 at 10:59 PM ^
Right about responsbility is all RR. I think it was 2 stops. The D forced a FG after the blocked punt and MSU's first possession of the 2nd half . I think those were the only stops and 3 and outs as well. I didn't concentrate in the 4Q.
January 1st, 2011 at 10:42 PM ^
Umm, unless he can schedule an Ohio State game for next week, with the suspensions in effect, the answer is no.
January 2nd, 2011 at 2:30 AM ^
January 1st, 2011 at 10:43 PM ^
But what if he fires a bunch of his buddies, and then STILL gets canned? Does he want to alienate those relationships for a lost cause?
January 1st, 2011 at 10:47 PM ^
That is what I was thinking, wouldn't look that well for him. I think asst. coaching changes come after RR is given another year (if that does happen).
January 2nd, 2011 at 12:22 AM ^
RR will want to take many of his coaches with him where ever he ends up. Probably will sign a new long term contract with Maryland or Clemson, and Casteel may end up being his DC again. Why would he want to embarrass his friends by firing them!
January 2nd, 2011 at 9:02 AM ^
this cronyism is what ultimately will get him fired. I hope he learns this for his next stop. I only see afew competent assistants on his staff, such as coach Frey
January 2nd, 2011 at 10:03 AM ^
He will not do this. Guaranteed.
January 1st, 2011 at 10:44 PM ^
Not unless he can convince Harbaugh to take the Niners job.
January 1st, 2011 at 10:47 PM ^
Then we'll hire Brady Hoke. It's going to be one of those two.
January 1st, 2011 at 11:00 PM ^
Lalalalala I can't hear you lalalalalalala
January 1st, 2011 at 11:21 PM ^
Somehow I really doubt that Brady Hoke is Plan B. I think he is the "If all else fails" guy.
January 1st, 2011 at 11:26 PM ^
January 2nd, 2011 at 12:31 AM ^
what happens when the world ends in 2012?
January 2nd, 2011 at 12:55 AM ^
I guess on the plus side, despite our fantastic flameout, we'd go out as the winningest program of all time.
January 1st, 2011 at 11:37 PM ^
Hoke is more highly thought-of than that. At this point, keeping RR is the "if all else fails" option.
January 2nd, 2011 at 12:26 AM ^
If not JH, I think we'll see a big name coach here, may be even a former NFL coach? If all else fails, after a couple weeks, then BH may have a chance. I think if we don't have a new coach by Jan 20 and RR was let go, I would say welcome aboard BH!
January 2nd, 2011 at 1:27 AM ^
January 1st, 2011 at 10:45 PM ^
He needed to fire Greg after the game and told him to find his own ride home!
January 2nd, 2011 at 12:29 AM ^
I was hoping GERG wouldn't come out of the locker room after the half.
January 2nd, 2011 at 9:05 AM ^
same for gibson. worst position coach i have seen
January 1st, 2011 at 10:45 PM ^
over and over again, yet we've seen very little improvement in defensive responsibilities, reads, tackling angles and tackling skills. Few interceptions and forced turnover. The strategy and tactics on defense have been a shambles since he's arrived.
The team is young, but getting blown out by a mediocre SEC team by 38 points on national television - man, that is an effing disgrace for most Division I college football teams, let alone the Michigan Wolverines.
January 1st, 2011 at 10:49 PM ^
January 1st, 2011 at 10:50 PM ^
Their other mediocre losses were to LSU, Alabama and Arkansas. As I read someone else state, they were a 100 grand shy of potentially being in the National Championship.
January 1st, 2011 at 10:53 PM ^
I can't believe people are trying to put lipstick on this pig of a humiliation. For crying out loud, we lost even worse than the 1968 team did to OSU - and that OSU team won the national title.
January 1st, 2011 at 11:01 PM ^
I think Bump basically stepped down after that game due to shame.
January 1st, 2011 at 11:05 PM ^
January 2nd, 2011 at 1:21 AM ^
+1 and also LOL to whomever negged you. It's sad that there's no place for an academic argument on this blog. After all, we shouldn't expect Michigan fans to be familiar with academics or anything.
January 2nd, 2011 at 3:06 AM ^
Also, nice Palin reference. I'm sure that really boosts your intellecutal credentials.
January 1st, 2011 at 11:18 PM ^
Using the term mediocre to describe Miss St is what is wrong with college football. People's perception does not meet reality. Miss St is a very solid team who had had a chance to beat Auburn. But since they are Miss St that must mean they are mediocre and should never lose to Michigan. Big name programs does not mean you are automatically better than a team whose name doesnt mean as much. It was clear coming into this game that Miss St was better than UM, but most experts picked Michigan, bc of the name. Just like TCU playing in the Rose Bowl. People were saying Wisconsin was going to roll over them. TCU is one of the most balanced teams in college football and was not shocked by them winning. Personally, I think they could handle both Auburn and Oregon.
Its obvious that Michigan has not improved as much as people think. The offense is cleary not the 6th best in the nation as already stated. The defense has gotten worse each game and special teams was consistently bad. I love RR but it is getting harder and harder to defend him. Im not sure how he can help himself. Regardless of who the head coach is, we know we will have a new DC. Im not sure RR firing Gerg himself would do any good. Anyways, heres to hoping RR gets 1 more year, if not, then lets embrace whoever the new coach may be.
January 2nd, 2011 at 6:22 AM ^
January 1st, 2011 at 10:45 PM ^
Say what you will about his coaching ability, but RR is a good man. He would never go all cavalier and fire his assistants as his possible last act as head coach. It is clear that Gerg will be gone, but it is too little too late for a move like this to have any effect.
January 1st, 2011 at 10:46 PM ^
That's an interesting thought. Will RR be proactive, or will he wait and see what happens? Does he need DB's approval to get rid of a DC? Do DC's have contracts? And what about guys he brought with him from WVU? If he gets rid of any of them, and then is fired himself, he can pretty much kiss any future relationship goodbye, so does he stay loyal?
January 1st, 2011 at 11:11 PM ^
Only question there I can answer is that, yes, RR has sole authority to fire an assistant. Of course, Brandon could put an ultimatium in front of him too.
January 1st, 2011 at 10:46 PM ^
The only way he can save his job is to have a countermeasure plan ready to present to DB if he were to say what would you do if we keep you another year. Something along the lines of new DC, new D scheme, changing play calling, etc. If he goes in without any kind of plan he is gone for sure and rightly should not be a coach in that light.
January 1st, 2011 at 11:21 PM ^
Hmm..no..
That aint gonna do it.
January 1st, 2011 at 10:46 PM ^
January 1st, 2011 at 10:46 PM ^
The on field data points are in. Data for every B10 game we played this year, data for having 15 practices to prep for one game and the fact it resulted in a blowout loss.
There just isn't any kind of meaningful action you can take at this point that would be significant next to that data.
January 1st, 2011 at 10:47 PM ^
Greg, ( Piece of SHIT )
January 1st, 2011 at 10:51 PM ^
We don't need to talk about him like he's Charles Manson. He's a good guy, by all accounts.
January 1st, 2011 at 10:52 PM ^
January 1st, 2011 at 10:53 PM ^
Just drunk and likely to be sent to Bolivia.
January 1st, 2011 at 11:02 PM ^
January 1st, 2011 at 10:50 PM ^
I hate to say it, but what RR says no longer means anything. What matters is the performance on the field, which is horrible.
DB has already made his decision one way or the other. It's just a matter of waiting until the announcement at this point.
January 1st, 2011 at 10:51 PM ^
Show Brandon that you are still in charge.
So what? Is Brandon going to do a 180 just because RR will try the same scapegoating crap he did two years ago with Shafer?
I'm sorry, but RR is finished here. He can help himself by having his agent contact Maryland or anyone else looking for a coach.
January 1st, 2011 at 10:51 PM ^
The fat lady has sung.
January 1st, 2011 at 10:59 PM ^
unless that was Mama Cass ....
Go Blue !