CC: What can JH ask for in a contract?
I'm curious how the coaching contract dance works. Is this done offer, counter-offer? Is this "take it or leave it?" I just don't know.
It seems to me, however, that JH is in a position of huge strength, and Michigan is not. As such, Jimmy would be able to ask for or demand conditions be met that he wouldn't otherwise have the leverage to expect. And should Stanford win the Orange Bowl, that leverage would only increase. Conversely, DB may feel the need to offer more than he might have otherwise.
Previously, there was always the sense in compensation offered of "this is Michigan. That should be enough." Our coaches were well paid, but not obscenely so. Now, I think that many in the Michigan fanbase and the administration would approve of opening the pocketbook to bring JH on as our new coach. And the fact that we are paying RR at least $2.5 mil to walk is not chump change either.
January 3rd, 2011 at 5:47 PM ^
Give them all to me. I like the green ones.
January 3rd, 2011 at 5:12 PM ^
If Harbaugh is really a "Michigan Man" then he'll take whatever Michigan gives him...and he will like it.
January 3rd, 2011 at 5:14 PM ^
What do we get for $10? Everything you want. Everything? Everything.
January 3rd, 2011 at 5:14 PM ^
He could ask for unlimited Papa John's for life, and I think Brandon would oblige.
January 3rd, 2011 at 5:15 PM ^
maybe we should explore what he "couldn't" as for? Nothing?
January 3rd, 2011 at 5:18 PM ^
He couldn't ask for GERG to stay on as his DC.
January 3rd, 2011 at 5:27 PM ^
In all seriousness, GERG may not be half bad without Tony Gibson and the 3-3-5; and Denard will exceed Vince Young's level of greatness next year.
January 3rd, 2011 at 6:15 PM ^
At Syracuse, GERG had neither the 3-3-5 nor Tony Gibson. He was more than half bad.
January 3rd, 2011 at 7:17 PM ^
I cannot believe I am actually defending GERG, but, he did have that one year at Texas and all those rings from the Denver Broncos. He may have been an epic fail as a college HC and a 3-3-5 DC, but he was successful once upon a time.
January 3rd, 2011 at 8:26 PM ^
He wasn't just a head coach at Syracuse. He was also their DC. I agree that, at one time, he was a good DC. But that time is not now. The game changes.
January 3rd, 2011 at 5:20 PM ^
Waterless urinals. Bc they are cool.
January 3rd, 2011 at 5:28 PM ^
For a Michigan contract: negotiation points are likely to be (1) HC salary and that of his players; (2) absence of restrictions for move to NFL. It's in Harbaugh's interest, even if he wants to come to Michigan, to have many NFL teams salivating over him.
For an NFL contract: (1) control over personnel; (2) length of contract in years; (3) HC salary.
I doubt the true games have yet to even begin, with Harbaugh playing in the Orange Bowl. Right now, his agent has been stirring up interest and maybe, and broadly, setting up Michigan and the NFL teams for some of his expectations.
January 3rd, 2011 at 5:45 PM ^
"(1) HC salary and that of his players"
We are Michigan not USC/Auburn/SMU. We do not pay our players.
January 3rd, 2011 at 5:51 PM ^
Assistants. Expect that HC and assistant salaries would be dramatically increased.
January 3rd, 2011 at 5:41 PM ^
in Columbus as part of his contract-seriously.
January 3rd, 2011 at 5:42 PM ^
I'm puckering if he needs someone to kiss his ass.
January 3rd, 2011 at 6:04 PM ^
Noooooooooo you dint?????
still lmao
January 3rd, 2011 at 5:45 PM ^
LOTS OF FUCKING PANDAS. PANDAS FOR HIS BATHROOM. PANDAS ON THE PRACTICE FIELD. PANDAS AT THE STUDY TABLES. HE IS GOING TO DEMAND LOTS. AND LOTS. OF FREAKING PANDAS.
January 3rd, 2011 at 5:47 PM ^
Depends on who is doing the negotiations and what their strategies are and how they perceive their relative power. All the current noise with the NFL makes sense if you think that Harbaugh's agent is involved. Drive up the price. No telling, but sooner or later there has to be a meeting of the minds and someone has to say yes to an offer or someone has to say my bottom line is and take it or leave it. Sort of depends on how much time the parties have and how bad they want to finish a deal.
January 3rd, 2011 at 5:51 PM ^
You guys are missing the likely trade-offs......More salary but bigger buyout, less salary with less buyout, remember both sides have things they want. JH might have to give up some money if he wants a no buy-out clause for NFL job, for instance.
January 3rd, 2011 at 5:53 PM ^
"I would like the ability to hire and fire Scott Loeffler at will"
January 3rd, 2011 at 6:13 PM ^
Give it to him. I'll donate more. Although, he'd only get a new door knob out of that.
January 3rd, 2011 at 6:13 PM ^
FREE PIZZA!
January 3rd, 2011 at 6:17 PM ^
The Upper Peninsula?
January 3rd, 2011 at 7:35 PM ^
Ps can we throw in some chipotleway too?
January 3rd, 2011 at 8:51 PM ^
I'd demand a 12 pack of Little Debbies. All or nothing.
January 3rd, 2011 at 8:58 PM ^
I imagine he's basically made up his mind, so I bet that Michigan can play hardball right back.
If it's about the money, that would make me nervous. Let's say we pay him bigtime salary, who's to say he wouldn't leave as soon as Jerry Jones or Paul Alan open up their massive vaults.
I am completely behind negotiating for the best deal possible, but I don't think Michigan should give away the farm. If Harbaugh wants to come, he wants the job first, money second.