ldevon1

January 9th, 2017 at 10:37 AM ^

credibility around here today, he said there are still other viable candidates out there, so contrary to all the reports that Harbaugh was telling recruits it's Ppe, nothing has been confirmed. 

animalfarm84

January 9th, 2017 at 11:13 AM ^

Regarding Sam's credibility, did he ever put in a "gut feeling" for Najee?  I followed it fairly closely, and the impression I had was that he was unwilling to go that far--indicating that he had strong reasons for thinking Najee was going blue, but that it was not a certainty.  Given the additional info that has since come out (e.g., Najee was enrolled, everything was in place for him to start school this week), it seems to me that what happened was consistent with what Sam was saying.  

In other words, I think a reasonable person with access to Sam's info would have concluded as Sam did (and relayed to those on Scout and on WTKA):  either (i) Najee was going blue, or (ii) Najee was undecided.  Just because the ultimate result appears to have been option (ii), with Najee choosing to stick with Bama, doesn't in my mind discredit Sam.  If he had said "IT'S HAPPENING" and posted a Najee-in-a-sock-hat-traversing-the-country gif on twitter, that's one thing.  But I think he was pretty careful in saying "look, the guys in Schembechler Hall think he's coming, I have evidence to support that, but I haven't heard confirmation from Najee's camp.  So I can't give you a 'gut feeling.'"  The outcome wasn't what we fans wanted, but it doesn't mean Sam was wrong or bad at his job.

geewhiz99

January 9th, 2017 at 4:34 PM ^

Just curious as to why Pep Hamilton would take the Michigan job. Wouldn't the "Passing Coordinator" position be a step down from an NFL Offensive Coordinator/Associate Head Coach? Could we also afford his salary as Don Brown & Drevno are now in the million dollar plus club!

JWG Wolverine

January 9th, 2017 at 5:20 PM ^

It shows that a coach who is at such a high level in his occupation is willing to step down a level to take a lower job, simply because of how much of a legend our coach is and the greatness of this rebuilt program. That will to learn from a really good coach at a really good program is enough for him to not need the higher level of football, leading position, or extra money. This is exactly why I find this hire to be very exciting! Times like this and in situations like this is when I ask the question... Who's Got It Better Than Us?

JWG Wolverine

January 9th, 2017 at 5:24 PM ^

I'm excited to see that first video because I can see he has the power to further develop Wilton Speight as a Quarterback as well as build the younger guys/backups (Peters etc). These videos make me happily wait for his arrival! Can't wait for him to officially be a part of THE TEAM! Welcome an Go Blue to him!