Interesting if there is truth to it.
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Florida Rivals:Calvin Magee interviewed at Florida today?
November 30th, 2010 at 1:20 AM
#1
Florida Rivals:Calvin Magee interviewed at Florida today?
November 30th, 2010 at 1:22 AM
#2
No not magee.......Take
No not magee.......Take gerg....BUT NOT MAGEE
November 30th, 2010 at 6:15 AM
#3
Could be innocent
It's just a message board rumor. But don't forget that Meyer and Rodriguez are friends; they share offensive ideas all the time. Meyer learned the spread option from RR. They could just be catching up while Magee is down there recruiting.
November 30th, 2010 at 7:34 AM
#4
Florida is a potential bowl
Florida is a potential bowl opponent. If this actually happened, the timing suggests that it's probably more than just catching up.
November 30th, 2010 at 1:29 PM
#5
Considering Addazio is reviled at Florida and RR is in the
rumor mill and Florida will make it rain on an OC or DC, I would have to say this is concerning. Boyz FTW
November 30th, 2010 at 10:57 AM
#6
Don't be naive, man
Don't be naive, man
November 30th, 2010 at 12:05 PM
#7
Not naive
Just trying to be optimistic. Forgive me!
November 30th, 2010 at 1:23 AM
#8
Please no!!!
Please no!!!
November 30th, 2010 at 1:25 AM
#9
Speculation about how this
Speculation about how this TOTALLY, ABSOLUTELY signifies Coach Rod's departure commences in...
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November 30th, 2010 at 10:23 AM
#10
This TOTALLY, ABSOLUTELY signifies Coach Rod's departure.
You heard it here first.
November 30th, 2010 at 10:09 PM
#11
Not sure
I don't know if it means his departure is imminent, but it certainly shows that RR and co. are just as in-the-dark as we all are about what's going to happen.
November 30th, 2010 at 1:26 AM
#12
Umm...unless he was to say
Umm...unless he was to say become head coach, why would he leave one big school for another of similar prestige for the exact same position? I guess he could be paid more... but I doubt it. And unless he has had a falling out with RR, then I don't see this happening
edit: ah, I get it, as a safety in case RR is fired (which isn't happening, sorry!)
November 30th, 2010 at 1:26 AM
#13
See: Greg Mattison
See: Greg Mattison
November 30th, 2010 at 1:37 AM
#14
iirc
he got a huge pay jump at ND; private school.
November 30th, 2010 at 1:42 AM
#15
We got an opportunity to
We got an opportunity to spend some time with the Mattisons at the UM alumni family camp a shortly before he bolted for Notre Dame, and all they talked about was how much they loved Michigan, how he wanted to coach there for life, how it was so great and being DC in Ann Arbor was the perfect situation...
And a year or two later (might have even been the following winter, I can't remember if it was 1995 or 1996) he bolts in the gap before the bowl game for the exact same job at Notre Dame.
Total cash grab. Can't blame him all that much, but still a bit of a puzzler at the time based on how naturally gushy the family was about how much they loved UM. It wasn't an act.
November 30th, 2010 at 1:46 AM
#16
In addition to the money/pay
They offered to put all his kids through college for free too.
Lloyd wasn't amused.
November 30th, 2010 at 1:48 AM
#17
(Lloyd scowl) Well, no
(Lloyd scowl) Well, no question, Jim. That was disappointing for our football team.
November 30th, 2010 at 1:54 AM
#18
It certainly wasn't tremendous.
More along the lines of "dead to me". Probably up there (though these had better reasons) with Les, Cam, and the special teams coordinator after the Iowa game. Maybe Harbaugh too. We'll see.
November 30th, 2010 at 10:25 AM
#19
A tremendous dissapointment,
Jim.
November 30th, 2010 at 1:29 AM
#20
Florida was absolute dogmeat
Florida was absolute dogmeat before Spurrier got there. Michigan's prestige is uncomparable.
November 30th, 2010 at 1:38 AM
#21
Do you mean when Spurrier
Do you mean when Spurrier coached there, or when he won a Heisman as a Gator?
November 30th, 2010 at 1:42 AM
#22
Head Coach. They had a
Head Coach. They had a couple good seasons every now and then but they were more like MSU than Michigan in the SEC pre 1990.
November 30th, 2010 at 1:44 AM
#23
..and those couple
of good seasons were usually the result of cheating their a##es off.
November 30th, 2010 at 6:06 AM
#24
I'm not sure this has been
I'm not sure this has been true in the successful (ie, Spurrier and Meyer) eras. Way back they were notorious cheaters in the Charley Pell era. I certainly wonder about Zook. However, in their MNC years led by one arrogant genius, Spurrier (who I like by the way) and then another, Meyer (who I most definitely do not like), I have heard very little about cheating. The truth is, with their recruiting base, they shouldn't have to cheat to get top talent.
November 30th, 2010 at 1:43 AM
#25
A Heisman makes not a team
Even with his Heisman and bowl winning campaign, Florida never won a conference championship till he was their coach.
November 30th, 2010 at 1:55 AM
#26
Florida was absolute dogmeat
Florida was absolute dogmeat before Spurrier got there.
True, but that was 20 years and three national titles ago. To a recruit, UF has been good throughout his lifetime.
It's not a huge deal if it happens. RR is basically the OC, anyway.
November 30th, 2010 at 7:39 AM
#27
prestige plays little in
prestige plays little in recruiting. A recruit almost aways choses UF over us.
November 30th, 2010 at 8:41 AM
#28
incomparable*
incomparable*
November 30th, 2010 at 1:30 AM
#29
there is a god
and it hates us all.
November 30th, 2010 at 1:36 AM
#30
Well, that would make
The Gator Bowl a lot more interesting.
He interviewed for Florida schools head coaching jobs before. Maybe he figures it's be easier in-state, or in a program where the head guy isn't really the OC (I mean, does Magee get any credit over Rich Rod?). Or it's all the other rumors, which are even getting me weary.
November 30th, 2010 at 9:42 AM
#31
or where there isn't so much turmoil and the entire campus
worships the ground coaches walk on. And the President--who not-so-secretly hates Michigan--is always asking can he do anything else for you.
November 30th, 2010 at 5:03 PM
#32
The UF president hates
The UF president hates Michigan? Why?
November 30th, 2010 at 1:36 AM
#33
Damn it. I really don't know
Damn it. I really don't know what to think anymore...
November 30th, 2010 at 1:38 AM
#34
Beware Internet Rumors
He might just have been in Florida for recruiting.
November 30th, 2010 at 1:40 AM
#35
Fine
Replace him with a special teams coach or another defensive coach. RR and Rod Smith can call the plays just as well.
November 30th, 2010 at 9:24 AM
#36
I agree that the offense
I agree that the offense would still be pretty good, but we don't need another defensive coach. We just need a DC who's allowed to run his own defense, and position coaches who are on the same page as the DC.
November 30th, 2010 at 9:40 AM
#37
Absolutely agree
that that is ultimately what needs to happen. So yeah, I don't think simply adding a defensive coach to this group is the answer. My thinking is more along the lines of, if RR is staying, he's basically got a year to turn the defense around. So it's kind of an all hands on deck situation and you'll need all the hands you can get over there.
In the alterntative hire a ST guy for a year. I know you did that analysis that basically says few schools have them. But again, I'm looking for the quick fix, which might just be hiring a guy dedicated to that.
Probably overly shortsighted, but it a staff opening is definitely an opportunity to address some deficiencies.
November 30th, 2010 at 10:20 AM
#38
Maybe the team doesn't need
Maybe the team doesn't need another defensive coach. I'd agree with you on that.
However, this team needs a special teams coach, badly. Of note: Stanford has a dedicated special teams coach. It's Bill Polian's kid (coincidence with Harbaugh, I'm sure). He worked at Notre Dame and did quite well, and has significantly improved Stanford's special teams in his first year there.
Seeing as how special teams directly led to the holes in three games (Iowa, Penn State, and Ohio State) that the Michigan offense couldn't dig out of, I think the team needs a special teams coach. It's 1/3 of the game, and the team needs a dedicated and consistent focus on it.
November 30th, 2010 at 5:06 PM
#39
That's a good idea. As long
That's a good idea. As long as RR is the coach, we really don't need a separate offensive coordinator. Use the extra coaching spot for something we clearly do need - a dedicated special teams guy.
If RR hires a new DC, leaves him alone and gets someone to fix special teams . . . he may yet have a chance to turn it around.
November 30th, 2010 at 10:44 PM
#40
If RR wants to the run the
If RR wants to the run the 3-3-5 he has to get Casteel, if he can't get Casteel, RR let the DC, whom ever it may be run his system and pick his personell. Otherwise we won't really see much improvement.
November 30th, 2010 at 1:44 AM
#41
RR calls most of the plays
RR calls most of the plays anyways. Magee might want to go somewhere that he can have more input.
November 30th, 2010 at 1:47 AM
#42
Or, if he wants to be a better HC candidate
More credit, at least.
November 30th, 2010 at 1:46 AM
#43
Really...Honestly
I am all for RR, I want it to work just as much as any Blue Blooded Michigan Fan. But really, Top 5 offense. Denard Robinson. Unlimited resources. 9 starters on offense returning. Michigan wont be outbid if it were about money. Michigan wouldnt let an top 5 statistical OC out the door to interview. Were not there yet but were days away of getting OJ type evidence that something is going down. In close, I Love My School No Matter Who Is Coach, Period!
November 30th, 2010 at 1:52 AM
#44
Actually, though it may be changing
Michigan Athletics has been notoriously cheap, especially regarding personnel. The "honor of working for" and all that. Though I think it's shifting and moving more into "you get what you pay for". (Martin was notoriously cheap, going around buildings and shutting off lights and telling staff to use the stairs instead of the elevator. He probably would have had a stroke seeing the Stadium lights on).
November 30th, 2010 at 2:01 AM
#45
Florida pays
Florida and most of the SEC pay their assistant coaches a LOT more than Michigan and the rest of the Big Ten.
November 30th, 2010 at 1:48 AM
#46
Doesn't make a ton sense
Well, it would suck, but I think we would survive it. Probably promote Rod Smith or something. What I won't look forward to is the shit storm about this meaning RR is getting canned.
November 30th, 2010 at 1:50 AM
#47
No
i sure am praying that Calvin stays on the staff! And if this does happen it will just add more fuel to my "Hate for Meyer/Florida" fire!!
November 30th, 2010 at 1:54 AM
#48
all I see on that board are
all I see on that board are .gifs of Gators spearing dudes with their helmets
November 30th, 2010 at 1:55 AM
#49
Wow
this is getting uglier by the day. I can't believe this is true. I am actually getting worried now that things are going in this direction.
November 30th, 2010 at 2:03 AM
#50
Why are you all so worried
Why are you all so worried about Magee leaving? We really need another defensive coach or a special teams coach. Right now there are essentially 3 Qb coaches with Rodriguez, Smith, and Magee. Like another poster said, Smith can just move up to OC.
November 30th, 2010 at 9:26 AM
#51
No, we don't need another
No, we don't need another defensive coach. That is dumb. Essentially every team has the same number of offensive and defensive coaches that we do.
And Magee isn't a QB coach. He was a TE in the NFL and coaches the tight ends. Don't be ridamndiculous.
November 30th, 2010 at 2:05 AM
#52
Is your snark meter on?
Has anyone heard the rumor about Butch Jones eating at Zingerman's...no...because i just made that up. However a rumor that is probably true.... Drew Sharp and Mike rosenberg were seen on camera at the Detroit Zoo Clubbing baby seals. And they were regular attendees at Michael Vick's dog fights. I even think i saw them on an episode of Whale Wars trying to sodomize baby dolphins.
November 30th, 2010 at 8:51 AM
#53
Personally
I'd be rooting for the dolphins to do the sodomizing in that case.
November 30th, 2010 at 2:09 AM
#54
the more
i think about this...i think this is a classic case of RR letting Calvin look around for gigs in the slim event he loses his job. wishful thinking i know!
November 30th, 2010 at 2:13 AM
#55
Didn't Calvin McGee interview
Didn't Calvin McGee interview for a HC position at South Florida last year? He is a viable candidate to move up, and the season just ended, so this is nothing unusual.
November 30th, 2010 at 2:13 AM
#56
Wheres the flight
Wheres the flight tracker??
I heard Vince Lombardi was on his way to fix our defense.
November 30th, 2010 at 7:40 AM
#57
I'm with you. Flight tracker
I'm with you. Flight tracker or it didn't happen.
November 30th, 2010 at 10:28 AM
#58
*
Way cool avatar.
November 30th, 2010 at 2:16 AM
#59
annnnnnnd scene
November 30th, 2010 at 2:19 AM
#60
Why
but why would Calvin want to make a lateral move? the only reason i can think of is he isnt the one running this offense, RR is.
November 30th, 2010 at 2:22 AM
#61
Is he under contract? If so
Is he under contract? If so we are under zero obligation to let him go. If not we have zero right to complain that he's interviewing.
November 30th, 2010 at 2:34 AM
#62
Not a very good sign, if true?
It lends to the theory that RR may have been told he would be released after the bye out dropped to 2.5M in early Jan. Sad to see him leave but that's life as a coach at a major football university. Time is money, and when you collect the big bucks you better produce fast. I disagree but DB has probably projected into the future and has decided that RR is not the coach. A defense that got worse and no special teams. RR may have been banking on Casteel but he should have had a much better plan B!
November 30th, 2010 at 2:59 AM
#63
Man, it sure looks like this
Man, it sure looks like this theory that nobody credible has reported might be true because of an event that can be interpreted 30 different ways.
November 30th, 2010 at 3:16 AM
#64
in other words, this is just
in other words, this is just like an episode of Lost?
November 30th, 2010 at 3:22 AM
#65
GERG is Paulo, right?
GERG is Paulo, right?
November 30th, 2010 at 5:30 AM
#66
Does that make DB, Jacob, and
Does that make DB, Jacob, and RR ,Jack, and Harbaugh, Hurley?
November 30th, 2010 at 10:05 AM
#67
Jacob-DB, the all-mighty one
Jacob-DB, the all-mighty one and the ultimate good guy
Jack- Harbough, the "leader" and the classic "all american guy"
Sawyer- RR, the souther twang fits and he is "rogue" but tries to do good things
Kate-The Michigan Fanbase, we tend to love one more at different times
Ben- Dantonio
The Man in Black- Tressel
November 30th, 2010 at 12:11 PM
#68
That makes Rita Juliet,
That makes Rita Juliet, right?
November 30th, 2010 at 3:40 PM
#69
No, unfortunately
He's already made it through more than one season.
November 30th, 2010 at 6:36 AM
#70
it seems this is true. and if
it seems this is true. and if coach rod leaves i see denard leaving as well. i hope this is just calvin looking to make a move to enhance his career.
November 30th, 2010 at 9:11 AM
#71
Clearly, this means
that RR will move to offensive coordinator and Harbaugh will be the new head coach.
/s
November 30th, 2010 at 9:29 AM
#72
I know you're joking, but
I know you're joking, but that would have the potential to be awesome. Bring in a Michigan guy to make everyone happy, let Rodriguez coach the offense because the offense is awesome, and hopefully Harbaugh could bring in a DC to make good things happen on that side of the ball.
I vote for you as the new AD whenever David Brandon moves on.
November 30th, 2010 at 11:44 AM
#73
I have been thinking the same sort of thing lately
Would Rodriguez move to OC? Could we bring in a quality DC? Would Harbaugh come back as HC in this case? And would the disgruntled fanbase shut up if Harbaugh came back? Interesting questions.
November 30th, 2010 at 12:22 PM
#74
Would Rodriguez move to
Would Rodriguez move to OC?
Definitely not
Could we bring in a quality DC?
Maybe
Would Harbaugh come back as HC in this case?
NOT ENOUGH DATA SO I MAKE BIG
And would the disgruntled fanbase shut up if Harbaugh came back?
Some would, others would not. I'd be one of the disgruntled if he came back.
November 30th, 2010 at 10:23 PM
#75
There is no way
No. Way. No way that Rodriguez would take a slap in the face like that and accept such a major demotion. He'd be left no choice but to walk or be canned. Also no way that Harbaugh and Rodriguez could (either one) co-exist peacefully, both would want control. I've had the same crazy thought but I always stamp it out before I get excited about the wickedly awesome possibilities.
November 30th, 2010 at 1:04 PM
#76
Didn't Nebraska keep
Didn't Nebraska keep Callahan's hand-chosen OC after he got canned because their offense was good but their defense was atrocious? I could (possibly) see that happening here.
November 30th, 2010 at 12:06 PM
#77
This...
would the be the NCAA football coaching version of the "dream team".
November 30th, 2010 at 10:50 AM
#78
Did Addazio get canned or something?
I mean, they hate him down here, but I have not heard anything to that effect.
November 30th, 2010 at 11:29 AM
#79
no
No, Addazio has not gotten fired yet, until he does I wont worry about it and neither should anyone else
November 30th, 2010 at 11:00 AM
#80
maybe Meyer is trying to get Denard
this would be a way of doing that.
November 30th, 2010 at 11:05 AM
#81
Addazio sucks, so I could
Addazio sucks, so I could definitely see this happening. Florida's offense was full of DERP this year
November 30th, 2010 at 11:19 AM
#82
I figured Calin McGee was not
I figured Calin McGee was not long for MIchigan, but I'd be surprised if he ends up as an OC at another major university. We can either match any offer they make or at least come close. I'm surprised he's not being mentioned for more head coaching jobs like the Minnesota job.
November 30th, 2010 at 11:38 AM
#83
I'm not surprised. The
I'm not surprised. The spread is dead.
Sincerely,
Gary Danielson
November 30th, 2010 at 1:36 PM
#84
-
I hear Miami's looking for a coach.
November 30th, 2010 at 5:12 PM
#85
Well...
everyone in WV claims McGee is coming back to save the 'eers too since Gomer Pyle is apparently on his way out by "his own terms".....
