Ferrigno will not return as TEs coach; Marrow offered
So @TomLoy247 tells me Dan Ferrigno will not return as Michigan's tight end coach.
— Dan Murphy (@DanMurphyESPN) January 3, 2015
Vince Marrow, come on up.
He was also the special teams coordinator. Wonder if HARBAUGH will hire someone for that. Hopefully, because the special teams have been lacking for quite some time here in terms of return game threats. Lord knows we have the speed to run them back.
Michigan's hasn't returned a punt for a TD since Odoms did at Purdue in 2008. Haven't returned a kickoff for a TD since Stonum vs ND in 2009. Michigan has only returned a kickoff for a TD twice in the 21st century.
January 3rd, 2015 at 12:32 AM ^
As long as he's not calling plays
January 3rd, 2015 at 12:49 AM ^
Isn't Harbaugh calling plays?
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January 3rd, 2015 at 10:03 AM ^
I've heard over and over by every board member that Harbaugh will be calling plays, but wonder where this comes from. Has Harbaugh said that he was calling plays? Is it because we can't imagine an OL coach actually being a good OC?
My question for the staff or anyone who knows is: Who was the playcaller under Harbaugh at San Diego. The offense was great and Drevno was the OC. A USC blog (I know it's not a reliable source) claimed Drevno was the actual playcaller as well. If he was indeed the playcaller then why can we not believe that he may be the playcaller here. I would definately enjoy having a similar offense.
January 3rd, 2015 at 12:18 AM ^
on twitter is begging Marrow to stay. Let's make those pleads tears.
January 3rd, 2015 at 12:38 AM ^
Who is BBN?
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January 3rd, 2015 at 12:41 AM ^
Big Blue Nation Aka UK fan base.
January 3rd, 2015 at 12:48 AM ^
Ahhhh. Thank you.
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January 3rd, 2015 at 12:41 AM ^
Big Blue Nation (UK fans)
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January 3rd, 2015 at 12:42 AM ^
Big Blue Nation- Kentucky fans
January 3rd, 2015 at 1:39 AM ^
Keep people frome calling us that.
January 3rd, 2015 at 2:08 AM ^
I hope I'm wrong...but I read somewhere that he was childhood friends w Stoops. I think he would stay if they get close in $$... But I don't know anything, just a gut feeling.
January 3rd, 2015 at 2:27 AM ^
I have that same feeling. I just don't see it happening
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January 3rd, 2015 at 7:34 AM ^
Wow. Our fanbase is really beaten down. We get Harbaugh and people are pessimistic on pulling a journeyman TE coach from Kentucky. smh
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January 3rd, 2015 at 10:21 AM ^
It's just that he is apparently so close to Stoops and I think he gets paid a lot. I haven't seen any source with knowledge of the situation that is confident
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January 3rd, 2015 at 10:31 AM ^
Some people have brought up good reasons as to why he may not come to Michigan. You bring... nothing? Yeah. Pretty much. Just a complaint about beaten down fans in a rude comment and completely ignore all the information that others bring.
Why do you think he's going to go from coaching with his boyhood friend with whom he is doing a good job to go to another school at a similar pay with the same responsibilities and without one of his best friends? Please, enlighten us.
January 3rd, 2015 at 11:48 AM ^
Not saying he 100% takes our job (read all about the Stoops relationship, etc).
This guys has a chance to coach for Harbaugh at Michigan. He currently coaches for Kentucky.
It would take one hell of a unique dude to turn us down. Maybe he will but it's highly improbable.
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January 3rd, 2015 at 11:49 AM ^
*This guy
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January 3rd, 2015 at 12:29 PM ^
You can edit a reply until someone else replies to it. You can also always edit an OP.
January 3rd, 2015 at 1:22 PM ^
On mobile
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January 3rd, 2015 at 12:35 PM ^
I don't konw that I agree that it would take a unique guy to turn down Harbaugh. No doubt Harbaugh's a great coach and has shown more in less years as a coach than has Stoops, but I don't know that it would be that hard to say "No thanks, I'm living a dream coaching with my best friend." If that's the case at least. Hopefully Marrow decides he needs to work with the Harbaugh for a few years.
January 3rd, 2015 at 8:38 AM ^
If he were such a slam dunk to come, I would think the report would have been that he was hired, not merely that he had been offered. What? He has to ask his wife and family or something??
January 3rd, 2015 at 9:27 AM ^
Stoops and Marrow, both from Youngstown, Ohio, knew each other as children before playing football together at Cardinal Mooney High School.
Can't imagine why he'd leave a childhood friend. Heck, why would Harbaugh leave the NFL for some college gig?
January 3rd, 2015 at 9:44 AM ^
If its about $$ then there is no way he's coming...you don't get into a bidding war over a TE Coach bec. any reasonable offer can be matched. He'll need to be sold on the opportunity (look at JH's coaching tree in both college and Pros...man has some connections) but, if he's close to Stoops, that might not even be enough.
January 3rd, 2015 at 12:22 AM ^
The greatest recruiting staff ever assembled if we get Marrow. It's pretty close without him.
January 3rd, 2015 at 9:28 AM ^
Koolaid good?
January 3rd, 2015 at 12:32 AM ^
The sun'll come out tomorrow
So you got to hang on 'til tomorrow, come what may!
To Marrow, to Marrow, I love you to Marrow
You're always one game away
January 3rd, 2015 at 4:56 AM ^
Dammit, that was going to be my line! +1
January 3rd, 2015 at 12:46 AM ^
What is Marrow being offered as?
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January 3rd, 2015 at 12:50 AM ^
My guess is simlar position that he has now. TE/Recruiting Codnator.
January 3rd, 2015 at 1:04 AM ^
Ok I know nothing about him. Is this a good hire?
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January 3rd, 2015 at 1:10 AM ^
He's credited with pulling a lot of players just below the OSU/UM level from Ohio to Kentucky, beating out teams like MSU and the rest of the B1G for some very solid Ohio prospects which is impressive considering he recruits for Kentucky.
January 3rd, 2015 at 1:46 AM ^
That probably means Singletary will be gone.
January 3rd, 2015 at 2:29 AM ^
He's director player personnel isn't he? So I don't know if it would mean that but I guess I don't know if those jobs would be considered the same thing
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January 3rd, 2015 at 2:59 AM ^
Singletary is basically athletic department staff, right? I don't think his position counts towards the coaching staff. I could be wrong.
January 3rd, 2015 at 3:03 AM ^
You are correct. He's not treated as a coach, but more of as administrative staff. He is not a coach nor does he count against the limit of 9 assistants.
January 3rd, 2015 at 11:47 AM ^
I hope he stays because he does a great job behind the scenes.
January 3rd, 2015 at 2:54 AM ^
Heck was Recruiting Coordinator under the previous staff. It's the reason Montgomery left for Oklahoma, to receive that title. Singletary's job is not Recruiting Coordinator
January 3rd, 2015 at 12:51 AM ^
I saw a tweet that said TE or possibly RB coach.
January 3rd, 2015 at 9:31 AM ^
At first that seemed odd, until I read his players know how to block.
January 3rd, 2015 at 12:55 AM ^
Let's get him. If he can pull recruits from Ohio to UK, he'd be able to get the top Ohio players to Michigan
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January 3rd, 2015 at 2:00 AM ^
Well connected in Ohio is a good thing. Can't wait to see future classes
January 3rd, 2015 at 2:08 AM ^
I understand Marrow is a great recruiter, but how have his players performed under his tutelage? I figure that a good tight end coaching hire is going to be pretty important under Harbaugh's offense beyond just recruiting.
January 3rd, 2015 at 2:47 AM ^
Kentucky's TE unit this year had 7 catches for 64 yards split between two senior tight ends.
Also to note though that Drevno has considerable experience with tight ends as well. If Marrow is hired that would mean Drevno is going to be the OL coach, and OL coaches work heavily with TE's in practice, where Drevno would likely be coaching them as well.
January 3rd, 2015 at 2:47 AM ^
Kentucky's TE unit this year had 7 catches for 64 yards split between two senior tight ends.
Also to note though that Drevno has considerable experience with tight ends as well. If Marrow is hired that would mean Drevno is going to be the OL coach, and OL coaches work heavily with TE's in practice, where Drevno would likely be coaching them as well.
January 3rd, 2015 at 9:03 AM ^
7 catches for 64 yards is productive for a TE. Which game was that?
January 3rd, 2015 at 7:31 AM ^
Harbaugh has been in the job for four days and people are already questioning his decisions.
Marrow has 22 years of experience at TE, as a player and a coach. Harbaugh knows what he is doing.
As player: |
· Buffalo Bills (1992) * · Kansas City Chiefs (1992–1993) * · Buffalo Bills (1993–1994) · Carolina Panthers (1995) * · Frankfurt Galaxy (1997–1998) · Orlando Rage (2001) * *Offseason and/or practice squad member only |
As coach: |
· Berlin Thunder (2006) TE Coach · Rhein Fire (2007) TE Coach · University of Toledo (2008) TE Coach · Springfield Local High School (2009) HC · Omaha Nighthawks (2010) TE Coach · University of Nebraska–Lincoln (2011–2012) Graduate Assistant Coach · University of Kentucky (2012-present) Recruiting Coordinator / TE Coach |
January 3rd, 2015 at 3:03 AM ^
In Harbaugh we trust!
January 3rd, 2015 at 8:36 AM ^
Don't want to celebrate someone losing their jobs but our special teams stunk. Also the stats remind me how overrated our atomic dog is, referring to Norfleet. Truthfully I wouldn't be upset if Harbaugh cleaned house and installed a new mindset and culture in the locker room.
January 3rd, 2015 at 9:30 AM ^
norfleet is a solid player. I wouldn't consider him overrated in the least bit. maybe over discussed on this site as a whole, but in the real world he is a plus player who can captivate witha dance as much as a return...
jdon
January 3rd, 2015 at 10:06 AM ^
Nor fleet is a very average returner who does too much dancing instead of hitting the seam hard without hesitation. Coaching doesn't create vision that that he lacks.