Ross tells reporters Philbin will not be fired

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Ross to reporters: "Here's a Christmas present. You don't have to ask me anymore. He has one year left on contract and is coming back"

— Andrew Abramson (@AbramsonPBP) December 21, 2014
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ChalmersE

December 21st, 2014 at 5:11 PM ^

I have to believe that if Ross believed JH would turn down Michigan, then he wouldn't have made this statement. Of course, Ross wouldn't be the first owner to say something and then contradict himself a couple of weeks later.

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CoachBP6

December 21st, 2014 at 5:17 PM ^

No reason to fire the guy. The phins were a play away from beating GB, and Denver, tannehill has gotten better and better, and they have a solid defense. Bottom line was the AFC was very deep this year and the dolphins were a day late and a dollar short. One less Harbaugh suitor.

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mgoblue0970

December 21st, 2014 at 9:34 PM ^

^ Beat me to it.

The fins are idiots if they fire their coach.  Just get them to be more conisistent, and they'll be in the playoffs next season.  Ross has all the makings of a really good team down there.

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MGoLaw16

December 21st, 2014 at 5:40 PM ^

I have to imagine this all but seals it. I doubt Ross would back off if the thought there was a realistic chance Harbaugh would turn down Michigan. Hopefully this means we can soothe the burn of not having a bowl to watch with a "Welcome Home: Harbaugh" post.

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