bo_lives

December 15th, 2014 at 10:13 PM ^

the "worst case scenario" is a lot more terrible than Brian or most of the others here assume. A domino effect, whereby Harbaugh turns us down - followed by Miles, Mullen, and Mora all choosing to stay put - would not surprise me. Stoops was never a likely candidate to begin with, nor is Gundy. The admins would turn their noses at Beilema, and Cutcliffe allegedly is already out (and old). Narduzzi is determined to die as Dantonio's DC, so the only thing standing between us and a Schiano/Addazio apocalypse is... Kyle Whittingham?

blue_shift

December 15th, 2014 at 10:21 PM ^

I'd rather have a "Plan B" coach than Schiano et. al, because frankly the 'Plan B' guys are pretty damn good options. That includes (included?) Les.

But suggest anything other than Harbaugh on this board lately and the mouth-breathing idiots will be out in force trying to send you to Bolivia. This place has become a case study in group dynamics over the past couple of days.

I don't want to be waiting for Godot - if there aren't clear indications soon from Harbaugh that he's coming, the AD would be smart to move on.

michgoblue

December 15th, 2014 at 10:27 PM ^

At some point, you have to move on unless harbaugh gives a strong induction that he will sign right after 12/28. Now, since Hackett is keeping this whole thing secret, perhaps jim has in fact given the sign. But, if he has not, then we need to move on. Jim is a great coach, but he is not without down side. There are a number of other great coaches out there - some who we have not discussed - that would do just fine.

BeatOSU52

December 15th, 2014 at 10:15 PM ^

While we're on topic of some new news, can someone with a Rival subscription just briefly, with respect to paywalled information, give the main point of what Chris Balas recently posted about Michigan's coaching search? Positive I hear?

 

 

Stringer Bell

December 15th, 2014 at 10:38 PM ^

Saw a thread on the Scout free board.  Balas reporting that there were some big, positive developments regarding JH.  Then some guy posting on the Scout board who claims to have connections said that it's a done deal, just working on the numbers.  So who knows, but that would go in line with what Brian was reporting over the weekend.

The_Mad Hatter

December 16th, 2014 at 10:33 AM ^

Yes, I know that I'm currently the coach at LSU, and we're preparing for a bowl game, but I'm really interested in taking the Michigan job.  Just to get the hell away from all you rednecks.

Of course he denies it.  Just like every coach in the history of ever does, until the day they take the job.

Non-story. 

Brodie

December 16th, 2014 at 2:51 AM ^

actually, if the rampant "Les would never say no to Michigan" speculation was ever true then I would take this as a sign that he has heard through channels that either

 

A. he was not a serious candidate for the job for whatever reason and wanted to regain some goodwill in Baton Rouge

 

or

 

B. That the Michigan job was basically spoken for already.

Steve Lorenz

December 15th, 2014 at 10:03 PM ^

Miles had all media turn off the cameras, etc. before his weekly Monday presser tonight and told them (technically off the record) that he will not be the next coach at Michigan. That's why that update (and the others that will be written) do not include any direct quotes from him. 

Reconnisaur

December 16th, 2014 at 12:25 AM ^

I feel the same. Doesn't seem to be any other likley big name options in the mix after Les...

If neither Harbaugh or Les come, and we do not magically pull a big name like Stoops, I would almost be happy with an interim for a year till a big name , proven coach is hired. Hell, I think Tressel will be available then. Go ahead, neg away...

FreddieMercuryHayes

December 15th, 2014 at 10:04 PM ^

Don't believe it. What the hell else is he supposed to say? He knows the coaching search could extend into late December and he has a bowl game. He probably wants people to stop asking questions about it.




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ThadMattasagoblin

December 15th, 2014 at 10:26 PM ^

Michigan deserves Schiano or Addazio if they turn down a great coach like Miles for Hoke 2.0. But it's probably much to do about nothing. Who the hell knows what's going on right now? There's a lot of incentive for people to lie about what their true intentions are from the Michigan side, Miles, Harbaugh, Mora, Mullen etc.

CLord

December 15th, 2014 at 10:07 PM ^

Ok with no Miles.  Just don't think he's that good of a coach.  Better than Hoke?  Doesn't take much.  But with the talent he has a lock on in La, he underachieves imo.  How many of his players are now stars in the League.