How should we go about introducing our coach??
I was thinking it would be cool to be able to keep everyone in limbo until the UOS basketball game next week.. and then trot out the coach before the game and get the crowd all pumped up...tell them how he'll destroy UOS.
But that would only work with Harbaugh.. wouldn't it?.. would there be enough people who obsess over this enough to actually know who the next guy is and be able to pull that off?... I mean I guess OSU did it with SweaterVest.
Any other cool ways to do it other than the traditional press conference?
January 7th, 2011 at 8:03 PM ^
In all seriousness, they at least tacitly approved of Leaders and Legends. It can't end well. Imagine introducing Hoke to Crisler. He'd be booed, regardless of how good he ends up being. Imagine parachuting Les Miles out of a plane into Michigan Stadium. He'd crash and burn down two city blocks--he'd be find because he's crazy like that--but think of the kids.
January 7th, 2011 at 4:34 PM ^
Press release may do the trick.
That answer wasn't fun at all.
January 7th, 2011 at 3:33 PM ^
Let's have our team of astronauts fly him to the moon with Denard and some cheer leaders for the big introduction.
January 7th, 2011 at 3:39 PM ^
January 7th, 2011 at 3:40 PM ^
get the exclusive. Maybe have Dave Brandon call Ryan Ermanni 30 minutes before with a bogus choice to get that hack canned.
January 7th, 2011 at 3:41 PM ^
will he come out in a superman costume and cape, presumably packing, if you know what i mean.
January 7th, 2011 at 3:43 PM ^
January 7th, 2011 at 3:46 PM ^
Arnold is hiding inside the massive robotic woman when she short circuits and her head comes apart in segments, right, you're with me. Okay, if it's Harbaugh, instead of the woman it's a robotic Les Miles and have it short circuit at half time of the Kansas game to have Harbaugh climb out to a roar from the crowd.
If it's anyone else just put their name on their new office and move along. /s
January 7th, 2011 at 3:59 PM ^
But I'd like it a bit more Russian doll-like.
Have Harbaugh climb out of
Miles, who climbs out of
Hoke, who climbs out of
a giant robotic Jabba The Hut.
.
Who climbs out of Charlie Wies.
January 7th, 2011 at 3:49 PM ^
Assuming we were able to land the Ghost of Bo we'd have to use a seance for the introduction.
January 7th, 2011 at 3:51 PM ^
He comes out on a platform posing like the Miami Heat when they introduced their 3 superstars
January 7th, 2011 at 4:03 PM ^
January 7th, 2011 at 4:09 PM ^
No Harbaugh he is going to the 49ers
January 7th, 2011 at 4:27 PM ^
Michigan Man indeed. He's dead to me like Les Miles was three years ago.
January 7th, 2011 at 5:05 PM ^
Les Miles wasn't even offered the job last time.
January 7th, 2011 at 6:11 PM ^
January 7th, 2011 at 4:12 PM ^
after watching this fan base for the last 3 years,
I'd suggest we "introduce him" with a side of fava beans & a nice chianti.
January 7th, 2011 at 4:14 PM ^
And based upon the way things are going I am not to sure I would plan anything major.
I hate to be that guy but I kinda think we're down to Brady Hoke and Rich Rodriguez.
January 7th, 2011 at 4:38 PM ^
March him out in front of a firing squad while large, angry goons shout at him in German. You know, to get him acclimated to the pressure.
January 7th, 2011 at 5:01 PM ^
"Here's Brady Hoke, I know you may not be psyched about this-alums-but he's atleast 100 times less qualified than Rich Rodriguez. The process has run it's course."
January 7th, 2011 at 5:02 PM ^
make it the prize in a cereal box
January 7th, 2011 at 5:44 PM ^
anyone have a stretch hummer?
January 7th, 2011 at 5:16 PM ^
My wife's response to the threat title: "Welcome to Thanksgiving dinner. Here's your tuna helper."
My wife is funnier than I am.
January 7th, 2011 at 5:18 PM ^
Put the new coach in the crowd with a Block M hat and let ESPN go nuts.
January 7th, 2011 at 7:59 PM ^
Like Where's Waldo?
January 7th, 2011 at 5:19 PM ^
Brady Hoke is Michigans best bet for our new coach. He does have a defensive mind and head coaching experience.
HIS EXPERIENCE:
Before becoming the head coach at Ball State, Hoke was the defensive line/associate head coach at Michigan. His career also included stops at Oregon State (defensive line), Toledo (outside linebackers), Western Michigan (DL, special teams), Grand Valley State(defensive line), and Yorktown High School (defensive coordinator, offensive line).
At Western Michigan, Hoke coached under head coach Jack Harbaugh. Also on the coaching staff were current Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh and current Ravens defensive coordinator Greg Mattison. Mattison would later serve at Michigan in the mid 1990s as defensive line coach and defensive coordinator, and in 1995 was instrumental in hiring Hoke. When he left Michigan, Hoke was replaced as defensive line coach by Bill Sheridan.
During the 2008 season, Hoke led the Cardinals to the most wins in school history, finishing a 12-0 regular season before falling to the Buffalo Bulls in the MAC Championship. The season featured Ball State's first victory over a BCS conference opponent, the school's first appearance in the Top 25 polls, and their first appearance in the BCS standings.
BRADY HOKE IS A FULL PACKAGE!!
January 7th, 2011 at 5:29 PM ^
add full package to the list of requirements......check
January 7th, 2011 at 5:35 PM ^
He went 12-0 at Ball State........after going taking a 500. team in the last years of Lynch's tenure and going 22-37 in 5 years. Can't pick and choose what facts you want to keep rehashing.
January 7th, 2011 at 5:57 PM ^
Certainly endeared him to Mrs. Ann Moeller.
January 7th, 2011 at 9:51 PM ^
Hoke = divided fans again 3 to 4 more years of pain
January 7th, 2011 at 5:34 PM ^
If it's Brady Hoke, I will expect no eye contact from Brandon when he introduces him
January 7th, 2011 at 5:38 PM ^
DB: "Here's some guy who isn't Jim Harbaugh.....sorry"
DB: "I am pleased to announce the guy who is going to be keeping Jim Harbaugh's seat warm for the next few years....this guy"
DB: "And now without further ado I would like to introduce the biggest mistake in my sort career as an AD.....this guy"
January 7th, 2011 at 7:57 PM ^
Substitute Barney Stinson with the new coach
January 7th, 2011 at 8:06 PM ^
Rodriguez got hired at the UOS basketball game! I was there! Lets not do that again, just to be safe.
January 7th, 2011 at 9:02 PM ^
How should we introduce the new coach? You're talking about step 263 and we're on step 2. Let's get a coach first!
January 7th, 2011 at 9:19 PM ^
Source: UofM will not field a football team...instead the Big House will be used for weddings, monster truck rallies, and the circus.
January 7th, 2011 at 10:04 PM ^
Have him come out at halftime of either Sunday or Wednesday's basketball game like Hulk Hogan. Complete with shirt tear and hand to ear twirls! Remix Hulks song "I am real American" to "I am a real Michigan Man!"