CC: Update from "Huge"

Submitted by tjl7386 on

Take it FWIW since it is from "Huge" and his "sources" but here is the latest update coming out of Ann Arbor.

HUGE ‏@Hugeshow · 10m10 minutes ago Here is the latest update from my sources in Ann Arbor on Jim Harbaugh to Michigan: That mega millions offer is... http://fb.me/3GL573gVa

ijohnb

December 18th, 2014 at 12:02 PM ^

reasons why Harbaugh would want it leaked are far more compelling than any reasons Michigan would want it leaked.  I don't think us knowing about it before it is actually happening.gif is a good thing.

Screw this, if Harbaugh turns us down just offer Saban at 10 million per.  Not really that much difference at this point.

Or let's just hire Spurrier.  The guy is hilarious.

T

December 18th, 2014 at 11:06 AM ^

 
 
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Here is the latest update from my sources in Ann Arbor on Jim Harbaugh to Michigan:

That mega millions offer is on the table.

Harbaugh has not said yes to it.

The leak of reported money didn't come from the Michigan side, more than likely Harbaugh's agent. Money getting out to the masses isn't what Michigan wanted.

The offer getting out has Michigan concerned about Harbaugh taking the job. There has been no face to face meeting with Jim Hackett. The offer was done via his agent. The first face to face meeting happens December 23rd. Harbaugh will have to make a decision quickly from that point, to at the latest after the Niners last game.

Bob Stoops is the top target if Harbaugh stays in the NFL.

Les Miles isn't in the mix at all.

I can't wait for this to end.

tjl7386

December 18th, 2014 at 11:06 AM ^

Here is the latest update from my sources in Ann Arbor on Jim Harbaugh to Michigan:

That mega millions offer is on the table.

Harbaugh has not said yes to it.

The leak of reported money didn't come from the Michigan side, more than likely Harbaugh's agent. Money getting out to the masses isn't what Michigan wanted.
The offer getting out has Michigan concerned about Harbaugh taking the job. There has been no face to face meeting with Jim Hackett. The offer was done via his agent. The first face to face meeting happens December 23rd. Harbaugh will have to make a decision quickly from that point, to at the latest after the Niners last game.

Bob Stoops is the top target if Harbaugh stays in the NFL.

Les Miles isn't in the mix at all.

I can't wait for this to end.

Soulfire21

December 18th, 2014 at 11:06 AM ^

That mega millions offer is on the table.

Harbaugh has not said yes to it.

The leak of reported money didn't come from the Michigan side, more than likely Harbaugh's agent. Money getting out to the masses isn't what Michigan wanted.

The offer getting out has Michigan concerned about Harbaugh taking the job. There has been no face to face meeting with Jim Hackett. The offer was done via his agent. The first face to face meeting happens December 23rd. Harbaugh will have to make a decision quickly from that point, to at the latest after the Niners last game.

Bob Stoops is the top target if Harbaugh stays in the NFL.

Les Miles isn't in the mix at all.

charblue.

December 18th, 2014 at 1:32 PM ^

reason. And both sides in this negoiation have reasons to want it made public.

I can understand why Michigan might want to downplay the dollar figure, but the offer had to be strong and had to demonstrate a vital offer, which this clearly does.

The report also sort of suggests why Harbaugh's agent would be quoted by one NFL insider as suggesting this was a second offer and that his client rebuffed Michigan, because that implies Michigan is also serious and has been working backchannels for sometime.

The Huge show is not getting this from Harbaug's end. If you want to know who is leaking something, you have to understand who is doing what and how it's being reported. And Michigan is making all the moves. Harbaugh is in decision mode at this point. There won't be anymore leaks from his end until an announcement is made. Michigan will leak if the answer is positive.

Putting a deadline on a decision benefits whom? Michigan. It puts all the other players on notice what it expects and in what timeframe.

Naming Stoops as a second choice is pure bullshit at this point. But of course, this just opened up a new line of intrigue. And by the way, Sam Webb is hosting the Huge Show today and talking to a radio station in New York. So, there's that.

Snowbro

December 18th, 2014 at 12:27 PM ^

True, but the duties (haha) are usually different when the relationship is agent-client versus attorney-client.

Specifically, in agent-client relationships there isn't an inherent, automatically vesting duty of confidentiality, unless the formal agreement between agent and client creates it.

michgoblue

December 18th, 2014 at 11:08 AM ^

For those who can't open facebook in their office:

The leaked amount didn't come from Michigan - likely came Harbaugh's agent.

The leak has Michigan "concerned" about Harbaugh taking the job.

No face to face meeting with Jim Hackett - offer went through Harbaugh's agent.

There is allegedly a meeting scheduled for 12/23. 

Following that meeting, Harbaugh will have to decide "at the latest after the Niners last game."

"Bob Stoops is the top target if Harbaugh stays in the NFL."

"Les Miles isn't in the mix at all."

 

ijohnb

December 18th, 2014 at 11:17 AM ^

could see why Michigan would not want those numbers reported.  If he doesn't take it and we offer the other guy like 3.5 per year it will be an offer and an insult at the same time.  It really could be problematic if Harbaugh turns us down.  It is seriously an "are you kidding me" type of offer.  I don't know if the offer is a positive thing because "it's happenning" or a bad thing because "man, Michigan is deperate."

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Njia

December 18th, 2014 at 11:24 AM ^

$8M per year signals that U-M isn't messing around. We're not interested in also-rans. We want winning coaches who have proven themselves at the highest levels. That much money will attract many agents to contact Jim Hackett, and have probably begun to do so as soon as the offer became public knowledge.

Victor Valiant

December 18th, 2014 at 11:17 AM ^

This seems most likely. Prices out certain NFL teams that don't want to go that high. Puts pressure on Jim from entire UM world. Let's alums/fans know they did all they could if Jim does say no. Let's college football world know that the sleeping giant has awakened.



I actually think it makes the Michigan job more appealing because it lets whatever coach eventually takes the job know that the school means business and will support the program with major $$$.

ijohnb

December 18th, 2014 at 11:21 AM ^

but that other coach is not going to get anywhere near that kind of money.  I don't think that other college coaches are really as enamored with Harbaugh as Michigan is, and if they are made an offer that clearly identifies them as less than it gives them a reason not to come.  College coaches have egos, I don't know if I see Dan Mullen being super excited about accepting an offer of about 1/2 what Harbaugh is being offered.  Risky.

Victor Valiant

December 18th, 2014 at 11:28 AM ^

I'm fairly certain most coaches Michigan is prepared to offer in the event Jim says no will be paid handsomely. It's hard to tell Mora or Mullen we are only offering 4 million when Jim was offered 8. They both would probably be paid in the 5.5 - 6 mil range. Maybe a bit higher.

ijohnb

December 18th, 2014 at 11:37 AM ^

but then aren't we doing the same thing that we did with Hoke except with a different class of coaches, like we are paying the coach based on how "important" the job is as opposed to what they are worth?  UCLA is cute and Mississippi State was certainly impressive this year, but are either 6 million worth of impressive, especially considering that Mullen has not demonstrated any longevity at this point.  I guess Stoops at 6 would be on fringe of reasonable.

ChasingRabbits

December 18th, 2014 at 12:49 PM ^

Are they going to stay at their current job for 1/4 of what Harbaugh was offered because they are insulted by being offered only 1/2 of wht Harbaugh was offered..  If so they were not smart enough to be our coach anyway. 

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Dutch-USMC

December 18th, 2014 at 1:06 PM ^

It is a risky move if true.  One thing that another poster mentioned in a different thread is that UM can use performance based pay for the other coaches.  (National Championship winning coaches aside)  Look at what JH has been able to do (SB loss, but still SB, and 3 straight NFC championship games).   Aside from Miles and Stoops, (who may not be on the table) which other plan B coaches could show a resume that warrants that money?

Louie C

December 18th, 2014 at 11:29 AM ^

My only concern is are they going balls to the wall like this solely for Harbaugh, but offer plan B (if there is one) less money, or are the purported numbers and terms is what Hackett is offering for any elite level coach?

If it's the former, I fear we wouldn't get a top flight coach because they would feel that Hackett settled on him. If it's the latter, failing to get Harbaugh would suck, but I could live with it because that's big boy money, and I could see some big name coaches showing interest.

Niels

December 18th, 2014 at 11:15 AM ^

Why would the agent feel the need to have national media report on it? I would imagine that this information could be passed to other suitors (Raiders, Jets, Dolphins). Hell, Stephen Ross probably co-signed the offer so it's not like the fish don't know about it. 

While I don't think that JH is as enamored with UM as others, I do think that by releasing the details of the offer makes it way more annoying to the school and fanbase than he really wants/