How long would you give JH to decide?

Submitted by MonkeyMan on

Right now the great coaching shuffle is beginning- people are getting offers, counteroffers are coming back, then replies, talking to trustees, etc. this is an intense but fast paced process.

And this is just the first round- once coaches are picked then there is another grab for the best assistants, offers, counters, etc. Assistants can make or break a program in some cases.

Most teams are moving on their prime coaching candidates, then option B, C and do on. Options close and new options are considered

At some point a team can lose just by coming late to the dance and finding no more suitable dates

So, if you were on the committee, how long would you give JH to make a decision? we could wait weeks and he could say "no" and the program could be stuck with another 4 years of substandard coaching and some plan "G" coach. 

How much do you gamble and when do you fold your hand?

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Danwillhor

December 7th, 2014 at 8:55 PM ^

if he gave a secret "yes" but wanted to take over as late as mid-January, I'd be cool. That's if we were given a solid "yes", all the time he needs. If he is unsure, I think I'd have to tell him that I need a solid answer by Christmas. That is assuming there is a legit search firm with candidates ready to go quickly. Basically, I think we need our coach named by the New Year, working by the 3rd. If we have to go to the list we need to work from the top down while getting quick and hard offers/answers. If he's a winner, offer what you must.

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alum96

December 7th, 2014 at 6:27 PM ^

As long as it takes for him to say Yes.  Saban said no to Bama many many times.  Bama refused no.

If it requires taking Jim hostage that's what it takes!

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Danwillhor

December 7th, 2014 at 9:25 PM ^

err need a coach gutted and working by Jan 3rd. No later. I think any HC with half a resume can fill this class in a month & the talent if the class will be based on the level/style of coach. I think Harbaugh could start working mid-Jan and fill the class, likely with talent comparable to what we had before they all jumped ship. I guys the small class is kind if like the crappy, unpolished silver lining to this search & timeline.

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jdon

December 7th, 2014 at 6:32 PM ^

I don't think we can say...

for me it depends on the tenure of the conversation;  if he is honestly fifty-fifty i would give him as long as he needs...   If he is being coy I would give him three days from today, that is ten days after we began the search and reasonable i think.

Personally, I don't feel the rush just yet and am content to see what may come.

 

jdon

 

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team126

December 7th, 2014 at 6:37 PM ^

Hoke that is. Poor Hoke probably would have been 9-3 at this point if DG had not thrown that many picks. If no JH, Miles, Bob Stoops, then Hackett should rehire Hoke.

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Jayvandy23

December 7th, 2014 at 6:39 PM ^

I would give him until he says yes or no.  This is such an important hire.  Behind the scenes, if he is truly not interested, we should know sooner than later.  

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MadMonkey

December 7th, 2014 at 6:45 PM ^

are coaching in bowls.  None of them will get too serious until they complete their games.   We can evaluate levels of interest and have the search firm vet them during the quiet period for recruiting.   No later than the first week of January, Michigan annouces our choice.

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247Hinsdale

December 7th, 2014 at 8:42 PM ^

I think it's a valid point. For all the talk of NFL "success" that he's had, he's never won a Super Bowl. And if you're not first, you're last. Meanwhile, this season has been pretty dismal - is this what we want in a coach?

Unless, unless Harbaugh has been too distracted by the possibility of being the Michigan head coach to concentrate in the task at hand.

OMG it's happening.

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Bagheera

December 7th, 2014 at 6:48 PM ^

At some point, you do have to move on.  You can't let Harbaugh hold the program hostage indefinitely while other good candidates become unavailable.

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