OT: Why No Brady Hoke Coaching Rumors?
I realize this may be stupid, but I'll lead with my chin and ask: With so many college head coaching positions available, why is Brady Hoke's name not brought up at all? Has there been anything mentioned about him in recent weeks, or even months in the media? I risk missing something obvious but am concerned I'm not and my worst fears on the subject have been realized.
December 1st, 2015 at 5:22 PM ^
Not the same. 1) Wrong Saban; 2) Kiffin forgot his visor when he left his McMansion.
December 1st, 2015 at 3:42 PM ^
FauxPelini would die of a heart attack.
December 1st, 2015 at 2:46 PM ^
Pile On Camoflage. I get it, we lost to OSU and MSU, youre mad, and we have to beat this guy up in order to make yourself feel better by the Harbaugh vs Hoke comparison. Brady Hoke will be fine and Im sure he wishes that you take more off of your chin.
December 1st, 2015 at 3:13 PM ^
I honestly mean to ask, why has there not been boo said about him...in months! Are you telling me no one is writing a story in relation to him possibly coaching somewhere else now that we're in December? Seriously? A man who was The University of Michigan Head Football Coach (yes, "J. Ira and Nikki Harris") less than a year ago? It's relevant because it underscores what a drastic transition the program has been through in 12 short months. I don't mean to bash Hoke. I'm thankful for all the positives he has done for Michigan. I like to see data confirm hypotheses and that's what's happening with literally no mention of him in the media in quite some time.
December 1st, 2015 at 8:33 PM ^
Brady Hoke is not looking for work (typewriter noise).Data confirm(ation) hypotheses(???) never come in that form by the media when rumor and specualtion are all about the media. In my opinion youre bringing up someones name who has perceptually failed the test, and everyone knows it so that leaves us with responses that he had failed the test or references upon how he did fail the test. Do I think youre a bad person, no, do I think you are leaving a Brady Hoke pinata hanging from the MgoBlog ceiling. The answer is yes.
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December 1st, 2015 at 3:11 PM ^
Hard to forget a name like Brock Spack.
December 1st, 2015 at 3:35 PM ^
He was great in Boogie Nights.
December 1st, 2015 at 3:39 PM ^
Actually that was Back Spackle.
December 1st, 2015 at 2:46 PM ^
Anyone thinking about hiring Brady Hoke as HC would have to be extremely desperate..like giving houses to recruits desperate
December 1st, 2015 at 3:09 PM ^
Sooo UCF?
December 1st, 2015 at 2:46 PM ^
Rich Rodriguez and Mike Leach were out of coaching for at least a season before they got another gig. Probably works out similarly for Hoke.
December 1st, 2015 at 3:11 PM ^
But they've had success in the P5 under multiple programs.
December 1st, 2015 at 3:16 PM ^
Rich Rod had success for two P5 teams, if you call getting shit-canned for going 3-9, 5-7, and 7-6 a success. Brady has won coach of the year honors in 3 different conferences. What may be hurting Brady is his professed love for Michigan, that whole, I'd walk all the way to Ann Arbor for that job. No one wants to be someone's second choice.
Hey, Brady, welcome to Rutgers. We know you'd rather coach at Michigan, but since that didn't work out...
December 1st, 2015 at 3:41 PM ^
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December 1st, 2015 at 6:20 PM ^
You are seriously inferring from my post that I am claiming Hoke is a better coach than Rich Rod. Go re-read what I wrote. I never said Hoke is better. The person I responded to said Rich Rod had success at multiple P5 schools. Well, if by multiple he means two, than OK, but I was suggesting that he didn't have success at his second P5 school, making it one P5 school that he had success at. That's still better than Hoke (not worse than) since SDSU is not a P5 school, but 1>0 is not as big a differentiator as Multiple>0.
cHoke (as you called him, real mature by the way, that borders on scUM and O$U level stuff) was competitive for 3 years during a 4 year stretch when he won coach of the year honors 3 times (12-1 Ball State, W the Poinsettia Bowl at SDSU, 11-2 and won the Sugar Bowl at UofM.) I'm not a Hoke apologist and he clearly showed that he wasn't a great coach in his last season at UofM, but his background and resume are better than a lot of the fools who are getting head coaching jobs these days. I just think if you want to compare people, something that our coach Jim Harbaugh disagrees with, you should be careful with your facts.
December 2nd, 2015 at 11:48 AM ^
Well, if by multiple he means two, than OK, but I was suggesting that he didn't have success at his second P5 school, making it one P5 school that he had success at.
Did Arizona suddenly cease to be a P5 school? Is WVU a P5 school?
Are Arizona and WVU one school?
December 1st, 2015 at 5:37 PM ^
December 1st, 2015 at 6:25 PM ^
and that's one P5 team, not multiple if you agree that he wasn't successful at Michigan, which was my point.
December 1st, 2015 at 3:27 PM ^
December 2nd, 2015 at 12:16 AM ^
Not an expert on the severance, but doesn't it have a clause (like Brandon's) that the UMich liability is reduced by the amount of any new coaching salary? If that's the case, why work your tail off coaching for no incremental $$'s? Sit home until the severance runs out, then get a job.
December 7th, 2015 at 12:21 PM ^
I think the problem with that he's not getting any younger and his skills will get rusty with a prolonged absence from coaching (or at least perceived to be rusty). I think people understand a year off to decompress, but more than that, athletic directors and head coaches (if he's looking at a coordinator or position coach position) are going to wonder if he's been away from the game for too long.
I would think that, "Hey, Michigan will be paying most of his salary the first several years" would be a strong selling point to a mid-major school or even lower-tier power 5 where expectations aren't at the same level.
December 1st, 2015 at 2:47 PM ^
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Hoke made a grand total of $14,400,000 at his time with UM (including buy out).
December 1st, 2015 at 3:59 PM ^
Could a buyout clause be the reason he hasn't been talked about yet? I know that in order for him to receive his buyout he would have to be involved with football in some aspect (which is why he has a radio show). Does anyone know if he would lose the buyout from UM if he decided to accept a coaching position? I would gladly take $14 mil to do a radio show!
Money is also the reason why we haven't seen Jon Gruden accept a position. He's getting paid $4-5mil/year by ESPN to be in the spotlight each Monday to watch and analyze games, and he doesn't have to deal with any of the stress that comes with coaching.
December 2nd, 2015 at 12:40 PM ^
If it was the same as Brandon's, UM would only be liable for the difference in salaries, should the new salary be less. That gives the general gist. Not worth the time to Google the details.
December 1st, 2015 at 2:47 PM ^
Not being a smart ass, he just isn't a very good coach. As said above, once these big jobs get filled and schools start looking for replacements of those coaches who bolted for greener pastures you'll start to hear more names. I expect that to happen a couple of times before BH becomes a serious option. Great guy, just not a great coach. If I were him I'd go some where I wanted to be as a DL coach and recruiting coordinator. Two jobs he does very well.
December 1st, 2015 at 3:03 PM ^
Hoke did win coach of the year 3 different times, and a BCS bowl, and hes a pretty good recruiterm so he's not all that bad. He obviously didn't work out at Michigan but he'll get another chance at a less prestigiuous school.
December 1st, 2015 at 4:05 PM ^
With a Michigan name behind him, Brady was a Great recruiter, that is not even debatable! However, when it comes to pure coaching, you seem to have forgotten about his last three years at Michigan. A legit COTY does not have that type of track record. ADs would rather see three years of improvement THEN COTY vs. COTY then straigh downhill.
December 1st, 2015 at 6:22 PM ^
I mean guys who know how to develop talent, he could do pretty well. I could see him being a successful coach at a place like Virginia or Syracuse.
December 1st, 2015 at 2:48 PM ^
December 1st, 2015 at 3:57 PM ^
protip: don't try so hard next time
December 1st, 2015 at 2:50 PM ^
If he wants a Power 5 job, he should really just be a D-Line coach. Its his specialty, he'd get to recruit and he wouldn't have to put up with the pressures of being a HC.
December 1st, 2015 at 2:50 PM ^
I will always consider him a Michigan Man!
This man worshipped this University and honestly busted his ass, best he could! I can respect that!
December 1st, 2015 at 4:26 PM ^
I dont think Harbaugh would have lasted any longer than Hoke did with Brandon as AD. Criticizing Hokes tenure here without at least mentioning that the AD micromanaged the football program is doing him an injustice.
I cant really see him leading any of the top P5 programs though. Hed most likely thrive running the show at a lesser program.
December 1st, 2015 at 4:35 PM ^
have allowed Brandon to intervene the way Hoke either agreed or allowed him to.
December 2nd, 2015 at 3:01 AM ^
I wish that was true, but Harbaugh and Brandon would have clashed faster than Harbaugh and Jed York. Micromanaging insane bosses simply don't work well with head-strong, controlling leaders.
December 1st, 2015 at 4:26 PM ^
I dont think Harbaugh would have lasted any longer than Hoke did with Brandon as AD. Criticizing Hokes tenure here without at least mentioning that the AD micromanaged the football program is doing him an injustice.
I cant really see him leading any of the top P5 programs though. Hed most likely thrive running the show at a lesser program.
December 1st, 2015 at 2:51 PM ^
I'm kinda surprised he hasn't been mentioned as a candidate either. He's not a good coach, but if a guy like Ron Zook could continue to get head coaching jobs then you gotta think Brady could land somewhere.
December 1st, 2015 at 3:58 PM ^
Two wrongs don't make a right
December 1st, 2015 at 2:53 PM ^
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December 1st, 2015 at 2:53 PM ^
Another potential factor is that Brady just turned 57 years old and perhaps he is tired of the grind and will simply retire with the $14,400,000 he made while at UM. Maybe his agent is getting tapped left and right and Brady is simply saying no. Maybe instead of coaching, Brady would rather launch a line of smoked meats. Who knows...
Personally, I would f'ing retire if I had just made over $14 million and was approaching 60.
December 1st, 2015 at 2:55 PM ^
I guess you could also ask why Bobby McFerrin isn't selling out arenas anymore.
EDIT: 10 time Grammy award winning Bobby McFerrin, to be clear.
December 1st, 2015 at 2:58 PM ^
I love that you made an obscure reference joke, then followed it up with an explanation of the obscure reference. Very meta.