jaysvw

September 23rd, 2014 at 6:54 PM ^

Just a couple of years ago Jim had the 49ers in the superbowl.  There is no way he bolts from the NFL, even if he is not happy with the 49ers organization, to a tire fire like this.  They need to find a good NFL coordinator that maybe isn't quite ready or isn't in line for a NFL head coaching position.  The defensive coordinator for the Arizona Cardinals, Todd Bowles would be a good example of this but there are many others.  You could have a shot at them for the right amount of money, money that Michigan has.    

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EGD

September 23rd, 2014 at 10:19 PM ^

How is Michigan a tire fire? In 2015 we'll have an experienced offensive line, a bunch of talented receivers (even assuming Funchess leaves), several experienced TEs and fullbacks, Green, Smith, and Isaac for RBs, and a sick defense. The only real question marks on the team will be QB, DE, and maybe S--and we'll have plausible answers at each of those positions. And that's without even factoring in any 2015 commits, who may or may not stay if there is a coaching change. This wouldn't be a rebuilding job like in 2011--a new coach could win immediately, and could enjoy sustained success.

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gwkrlghl

September 23rd, 2014 at 7:07 PM ^

the speculation is rampant, reckless, and usually just bull. Remember when Les Miles totally bought a house in Ann Arbor? Or maybe it was Jon Gruden that was totally on campus today.

Usually when there's a hot story, people rush to just slap whatever crap they can find across the internet and "Michigan may try to get Jim Harbaugh if Brady Hoke is let go at the end of the season" devolves overnight into 10,000 speculation articles with precisely no credible information.

Wake me up in February. Hopefully #1 Michigan Hockey and #1 Michigan Basketball will be gearing up for their tournament runs

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Ryno2317

September 23rd, 2014 at 7:09 PM ^

He is not coming here folks.  At the end of the year, there will be a number of NFL jobs open even if he wants to leave SF.  Does anyone think that he would reject a huge money offer to be the coach of the Dallas Cowboys?  Or, how about the NY Giants?  This is so not going to happen.  In fact, its 50/50 that Hoke comes back next year. 

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Leonhall

September 23rd, 2014 at 7:29 PM ^

Nobody knows what is going through Jim Harbaugh's head. Nobody knows whether he likes the NFL or whether he would actually like to have more control if picking his team, aka college football. I cannot see him working for jerry jones or Dave Brandon, so if/when he comes here, Dave Brandon probably won't be here, there's no question though if he came here and we kept most of our players, as the kids say sometimes, "shit would get real !"


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Tater

September 23rd, 2014 at 7:11 PM ^

Well, it is a pretty well-written piece.  It is short and gets to the point.  Every point made is valid.  Harbaugh seems to be one of the few coaches who can beat teams of equal or better personnel in the NCAA with a pro style offense.  I would much rather have a spread guy, but would be more than willing to see what Harbaugh could do when the obvious happens at the end of the season.

 

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Rodriguesqe

September 23rd, 2014 at 7:15 PM ^

maybe he will, maybe he wont. more annoying than the speculation are the people stating their opinion as fact that it won't happen.

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ChicagoGangViolins

September 23rd, 2014 at 8:33 PM ^

 
I adore Ann Arbor. But there is no way on this earth that Mrs. Harbaugh is going to permit the Harbaugh family to relocate there. It's too ferkin cold and overcast, an imperative to make your own fun, and very very parochial especially if you are prominent since there is zero space to pursue refuge in anonymity whle interacting with friends. Sneeze and somebody tweets it instantly.
 
The Harbaugh-to-Ann Arbor thing is not happening, ever. No matter the money or opportunity presented. Give the notion a permanent rest please.

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ford_428cj

September 23rd, 2014 at 9:50 PM ^

JH will onlty come if Brandon is given the boot ...& they give him the keys.

JH is an awesome coach at any level. We just need to hope he wants to get his alma mater back to a national contender.

He could become the next Bo if he did that....

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Medic

September 23rd, 2014 at 10:08 PM ^

 

Harbaugh has tasted success in the NFL and if things don't work out in SF and he has a spectacularly shitty season, he will have 6-7 teams driving the Brinks truck up his driveway to take over their franchise. For an ego like his, I can't imagine him being satisfied as Super Bowl runner up. Especially after Pete Carroll just got one. 

He's not coming here. Not even under the premise of "rebuilding" the program and then heading back to the NFL later. He is there, he can coach, and he's better than 85% of the coaches currently in the league. One more time....with feeling, he's NOT coming here. 

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Qmatic

September 23rd, 2014 at 11:01 PM ^

Harbaugh will be the next coach here. Yes I'm drunk but being in grad school and walking down s. main everyday and seeing the stadium has made me this way.

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uminks

September 24th, 2014 at 2:19 AM ^

Michigan will improve enough to beat OSU in Columbus, finish at 7-5 and Hoke will get a contract extension. Then over the next 5 seasons his record will improve by one game each year.

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Durham Blue

September 24th, 2014 at 7:55 AM ^

A HC job at a top college football program like Michigan does not come around very often (historically speaking, of course).  But it seems there are many NFL head coaching jobs popping open year after year.  Much more of a revolving door there.  If Harbaugh did get offered and accepted the Michigan job, I think he knows that the NFL will always be there again for him in the future.  Lots of IFs in that statement but take it FWIW.

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