BomTrady

November 25th, 2015 at 4:35 PM ^

That's what they said about Brady Hoke.  

"He'll never make it, he doesn't cut an imposing figure!"  

Well Brady showed them.  Through hard work and a lot of large meals, Brady made up for his short stature by growing in another way - width.  With his added girth and formidable size, Brady Hoke did something he never thought he would be able to do - coach at the highest collegiate level.

Stringer Bell

November 25th, 2015 at 3:51 PM ^

I don't think he'd take the Maryland position.  Wouldn't be smart to start his HC career in the toughest division in football.  I'm more worried about Toledo or Bowling Green should their coaches get different jobs.

bmacjr11

November 25th, 2015 at 4:18 PM ^

I honestly couldn't agree more..  Taking a middling big-school in a power conference does not seem to be the correct route for coaches..  Its hard to win and it affects your record too much.  Take a strong program in a weaker conference when those job open up, kill it, and you look like the next head coach guru..  Even RR is trending down now.  People love to hire the 11-1 (Insert MAC, AAC, team name here) rather than a 4-8 Power 5 coach. 

Reader71

November 25th, 2015 at 7:30 PM ^

Saban started at State. Miles started at OkSt. There are others who have done the same thing. Middle of the road school in a tough conference. Doesn't look like a great job, but it ends up being one.

You could argue that a job at a "big" program, even a really bad one, does more to prepare you for the real big programs than a better record in a smaller conference. Higher expectations, more dealing with the press, more contact with powerful HS coaches, more money to spend on top assistants, big booster money, etc.

counter trey

November 25th, 2015 at 8:34 PM ^

Pretty much sums up what I was going to post. It is a really tough spot to be in with Maryland's division and upcoming schedule, but there are a lot of possibilities with it.  UA money could be a huge factor. One or two good seasons would easily lead to a top job. Sucks to possibly be losing him, but that's how it goes.

Tater

November 25th, 2015 at 4:47 PM ^

Harbaugh is the person who is most responsible for the team's improvement.  I am guessing he would be happy for any assistant who gets an HC job.  I am also guessing there are plenty of people on the staff who woulld be happy to step up if necessary.

I think a Harbaugh Coaching Tree would be beneficial in the long run.  Harbaugh is such a large presence that the program won't suffer when assistants are offered HC jobs elsewhere.

The Clean North

November 25th, 2015 at 7:21 PM ^

Careful what you say. When OSU lost Herman it had an effect even with all that talent. Losing Durkin would be the same thing I believe. The D is Ichigan's highest performing unit. Remember Harbaugh is an offensive guy.

teamgreg8

November 25th, 2015 at 3:53 PM ^

I thought he'd start interviewing after year 2 and with a better program.

This is the byproduct of on-field success. As many have said before, coaches leaving for promotions was an issue we did not have to deal with in the recent past.




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ken725

November 25th, 2015 at 4:01 PM ^

They might be looking for bigger names but they are not interested in the job.

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west2

November 25th, 2015 at 3:57 PM ^

this is going to go on now and until all the HC spots are filled.  Its the Pat Narduzzi thing at MSU-he was on the short list of many a coach hunt then last year it happened he took the Pitt job.  With M winning and playing well all the coordinators will get offers.