Our FB staff is comprised of...
- A head coach with the 5th best winning percentage EVER in the NFL. Oh yeah, after inheriting a moribund team in SF. And also, he's a former NFL quarterback with a knack for coaching the position.
- Two position coaches who were coordinators at the NFL level.
- One of the (if not THE) best young DC in the NCAA. Also the recruiter of the year a few years ago.
- One of the greatest Michigan players of all-time as a running backs coach. Who also happened to have marinated in the NFL for a year prior to his hire.
- An OC who spent time in the NFL and developed big, tough, bruising offensive lines.
-S&C coach with NFL experience on the resume.
- A special teams coach(!!!) that not only has had continued success, but also wrote the book on academics for athletes. Like, really wrote the book.
- A DB coach who has both played and coached at the NFL level.
It also looks like we are returning our two best recruiters under Hoke. Am I spinning this? Maybe a bit. But damn. Read that list again. That's just ridiculous. And no, there is no new info here - just a concise reason for us to get our jazz hands warmed up on a Friday. Sorry I'm not sorry.
January 9th, 2015 at 10:51 AM ^
I like the cut of your jib, man.
January 9th, 2015 at 11:22 AM ^
What's a jib?
January 9th, 2015 at 12:06 PM ^
Promote that man.
January 9th, 2015 at 10:52 AM ^
Got my jazz hands warmed up... now if we could warm up this weather too....
January 9th, 2015 at 11:11 AM ^
I don't think it'll break 65 today.
#SanDiegoProblems
But this is a great write up, 1484. It's hard to not have high expectations and excitement, and it's pretty great to have the fan base all on board with the hire.
January 9th, 2015 at 11:16 AM ^
I feel awkward when people address me by my internet formal name. 1484 doesn't flow off the tongue. I should, perhaps, change it to a string of letters that form words instead of a set of numbers that have no meaning to anyone but me.
January 9th, 2015 at 11:27 AM ^
I just wanted you to know it was YOU! Mr. Chicken Lips...that I was referring to. I like your summary of the current going-ons.. ((I was going to call you Chicken Lips...and I actually gave it a thought...does that help? I was hoping to be more respectful with 1484))
January 9th, 2015 at 4:10 PM ^
I actually would say "fourteen-eightyfour"....which actually kind of does roll off the tongue. If you say one-four-eight-four....it is a little less catchy, but still not awful. saying one thousand, four hundred and eightyfour...that isnt catchy at all.
January 9th, 2015 at 11:17 AM ^
Hey, it's better than the last couple weeks. 55 degrees in January? No thank you...
On topic: this list makes me way too happy. But then, I was a hype for our staff in the past, so maybe I should wait...nah, these guys are awesome. Thinks looking up!
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January 9th, 2015 at 4:11 PM ^
its been around -10 with windchill for the last week where im from
January 9th, 2015 at 10:52 AM ^
It's got me all kinds of excited. Can the ST coach count to 11?
January 9th, 2015 at 10:54 AM ^
Yep, and he doesn't even have to take his shoes and socks off.
January 9th, 2015 at 10:59 AM ^
He has an extra finger?
That's some awesome inside info.
January 9th, 2015 at 11:06 AM ^
Our new Special teams coach is Antonio Alfonseca!?!?!?!
January 9th, 2015 at 11:08 AM ^
for the 11th
January 9th, 2015 at 12:01 PM ^
Pulls his pants down... 11, got it!
January 9th, 2015 at 10:58 AM ^
All come with the headset right?
January 9th, 2015 at 11:00 AM ^
Batteries not included though.
January 9th, 2015 at 11:02 AM ^
well do they eat on gameday?
January 9th, 2015 at 11:06 AM ^
But how is their stuffed animal game?
January 9th, 2015 at 12:03 PM ^
Last.
January 9th, 2015 at 10:52 AM ^
When was Schiano at SF? Great staff, and I'm pumped for next season.
January 9th, 2015 at 10:53 AM ^
What happened to the posts telling us the amount of days until Michigan football? We need that back.
January 9th, 2015 at 10:56 AM ^
bring it back for spring game
January 9th, 2015 at 10:54 AM ^
If things don't work out for some reason. I'm confident Harbaugh will make changes. Constant evaluation unlike Hoke.
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January 9th, 2015 at 11:03 AM ^
Here's some wishful/hopeful thinking....
Harbaugh won't need to make changes because the coaches aren't working out.... Harbaugh will be forced to make changes because his staff is constantly being poached by other teams offering head coaching positions to coordinators and coordinator positions to positoin coaches. #UofMcoachingtree
January 9th, 2015 at 11:26 AM ^
^^Awesome!!
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January 9th, 2015 at 12:35 PM ^
Not only that, but he will also force other teams to make changes because he will make them look terrible in comparison.
January 9th, 2015 at 12:48 PM ^
This guy, this guy, that guy, that other guy, the guy you are working out with and then also I can tell you how to do it. When do you want to commit?
January 9th, 2015 at 10:54 AM ^
Sure beats following tail numbers on FlightAware!
January 9th, 2015 at 10:55 AM ^
shouldn't be an issue nor should recuriting with this ensemble of talent...
January 9th, 2015 at 11:21 AM ^
QUIT TRYING TO GET MY HOPES UP FOR NEXT YEAR! We can't have nice things, remember?
January 9th, 2015 at 10:56 AM ^
But what about helmet stickers?
January 9th, 2015 at 10:57 AM ^
I know I am pumped!
January 9th, 2015 at 10:58 AM ^
The hype is real
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January 9th, 2015 at 10:58 AM ^
The future is shining bright.
January 9th, 2015 at 10:59 AM ^
Did Wheatley confirm yet? I don't trust JUB as a source for this.
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January 9th, 2015 at 11:02 AM ^
Webb didn't confirm anything this morning on his show. He's extremely optimistic, but no gut feeling... which means TW hasn't given him any definitive word yet.
January 9th, 2015 at 11:20 AM ^
This is who I'm waiting on. Last night JUB said it was a done deal without any explanation. He was quick to jump the gun a week ago about some assistants (Lance Anderson I think, or maybe Turley), basically someone had to correct him right away. I guess until I see coaches names on the Mgoblue.com website, I'll be hesitant. Only Durkin and Harbaugh are listed so far.
Edit: As I write this Drevno is officially announced, make that 3!
January 9th, 2015 at 11:00 AM ^
I mean does any other staff in college have more guys with NFL experience? Seriously, who's got it better than us?
January 9th, 2015 at 11:04 AM ^
Nobody
January 9th, 2015 at 11:00 AM ^
if we will see anyone wanting to transfer, I get the feeling the intensity level of the program will be sky high like some might not be ready for.
January 9th, 2015 at 11:32 AM ^
I think there will be 1-2 more who transfer.
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January 9th, 2015 at 11:47 AM ^
When you think about it from an outside perspective, this staff is insane, and any player who has even remote NFL aspirations should want to play for them.
However, the reality is that some players will (1) not take to the intensity that I expect this staff to have (especially in comparison to Hoke), (2) find themselves not liking the new schemes, roles, etc., (3) have personality conflicts with some of the coaches that they do not want to work through, and (4) just not be able to hack it with Harbaugh's workout demands.
That's fine. As long as we manage to maintain most of our major contributors (and Peppers), I am not troubled if we lose a few players here or there, especially those that are less likely to see the field. I expect that with this staff, the classes of 2016 and 2017 are going to be STACKED with highly-rated talent, so allowing this staff to recruit one or two extra players who fit what they are looking for isn't a bad thing.
January 9th, 2015 at 11:03 AM ^
But can they flip Treadwell?