Jed York comments on Harbaugh in teleconference

Submitted by SBo on
The beloved twelve year who was integral in the resurrection of M football had a teleconference today. He comments on HARBAUGH for the first time since nam (well, Dec 30 2014)

Here is the transcript: http://www.ninersnation.com/2016/1/4/10711260/full-transcript-of-jed-yo…

What I found interesting is that he claims to have tried very hard to keep HARBAUGH in SF. Obviously it should be taken with a grain of salt, but if true it indicates that Michigan is exactly what Harbaugh wants. GO BLUE!
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FreddieMercuryHayes

January 4th, 2016 at 6:31 PM ^

That's such expected bullshit. He very clearly tried to push Harbaugh out through his speech and actions; he even tried to trade him the year before. This is trying to appease fans after he fucked up majorly. Now perhaps Harbaugh leaves anyway, but York made it known he wanted Harbaugh out.



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JamieH

January 4th, 2016 at 6:35 PM ^

Another big picture question. We only get these like once a year, so we've got ask the big, big ones, the macros. The perception was that Jim Harbaugh was extremely difficult to get along with and that was a large reason why you guys parted ways, that you personally did not like him or get along with him, that Jim Tomsula was the easiest guy in the world to get along with and that's why you hired him. Can you address that issue? Every owner, every team has the personality of its owner. Are you in need of somebody who you're comfortable with, who makes you feel good when you're in a room with them?

"We're in need of somebody that can win Super Bowls."

 

So, personality doesn't matter?

"We're in need of somebody that can win Super Bowls."

 

Didn't you have that guy?

"We haven't won a Super Bowl since 1994."

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A Fan In Fargo

January 4th, 2016 at 6:51 PM ^

It's not like the Niners ever got their asses handed to them either. The way I saw it, the Giants got very lucky, the Ravens were tough as hell and played awesome but could've been beat and the Shehawks played out of their asses in their home stadium. Really tough team themselves mind you. What do you do? It's like the Jazz against Jordan in the finals back in the day. Pray the pickle squirts your way.

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Blue Durham

January 4th, 2016 at 6:55 PM ^

York's stated goal is to win Super Bowls.

He said that they haven't had a coach that could win a Super Bowl since 1994.

Then why did he try so hard to retain Jim Harbaugh, as he said he did?

Everything he said was contradictory, self-serving bullshit.

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Jason80

January 4th, 2016 at 8:24 PM ^

The York family, looking so hard for Super Bowl winning coaches, yet they fired (sorry he retired) George Seifert who had only won two of those as HC and owned the highest winning percentage in league history and they fired (sorry he left to pursue other opportunities) Jim Harbaugh who himself has among the highest winning percentages in history.

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westwardwolverine

January 4th, 2016 at 6:36 PM ^

"8-8 and 5-11, neither one of them is acceptable to me."

So any coach who goes 8-8 or worse gets fired after one year then? Sounds like solid strategy to me. 

Also, I loved the part where he was asked if the 49ers had had a coach capable of winning a Super Bowl and he responds that they hadn't won one since 1994. 

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Stringer Bell

January 4th, 2016 at 6:39 PM ^

Sounds like he's trying to save face since his Jim Tomsula experiment failed miserably.  But sure, it wasn't his fault since he tried so hard to keep Harbaugh and then was left with no other options once Harbaugh left.

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MGoBrewMom

January 4th, 2016 at 6:42 PM ^

except, what does your first sentence mean? I can't really figure what "The beloved twelve year.." means. I keep reading just to figure out what you were trying to say.

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SysMark

January 4th, 2016 at 6:57 PM ^

Likewise.  I hate that when you keep going over it because you're sure you must have missed something clever, but finally conclude it just doesn't make sense and you've wasted valuable minutes trying.

It is however a good post - fun read.  York is delusional and incompetent - tough combination.

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Monkey House

January 4th, 2016 at 6:49 PM ^

well the good times didn't last long. there is a guy on twitter saying Michigan is very nervous about Harbaugh. he might leave for the Giants or Colts or Miami. sorry gang. it was fun while it lasted

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