January 7th, 2011 at 9:37 PM ^
Pizza is an inferior good, so it makes sense for them to do well when everyone was hurting.
January 8th, 2011 at 12:39 AM ^
on a semi related note, who is the new coach and possibly new A.D. in 2014?
January 7th, 2011 at 8:11 PM ^
I was wondering this too. Also, has Schad proven to be reliable on his scoops?
January 7th, 2011 at 8:18 PM ^
I take a Schad in the morning after a cup of coffee every single day. Very very reliable. I would never scoop it though.
January 7th, 2011 at 8:21 PM ^
no. He's rarely right.
January 8th, 2011 at 2:32 AM ^
Shad's one of the worst "insiders" at ESPN. He's clueless.
January 7th, 2011 at 8:12 PM ^
Hopefully the contract extension was given because DB is expressing interest. As pointed out above, the extension may not have been taken yet. More importantly, even if we do lose Patterson, there are still other candidates on the board. Wasn't there an M plane near Dan Mullen earlier today?
Keep panicking on Harbaugh. But don't panic on the fact that it's down to just Hoke and Miles. Yet.
January 7th, 2011 at 9:08 PM ^
January 7th, 2011 at 9:17 PM ^
But it was before our job was open (back when we thought it was JH/RR). Also, his DC just left for Texas. I think we've got a shot at him. But it's definitely a longshot.
January 7th, 2011 at 9:39 PM ^
Someone else already said this another thread, but allure of Mullen was that he would bring Diaz with him. On the upside, Mullen's offense would work well with the talent we currently have.
January 7th, 2011 at 10:05 PM ^
According to one of the sirius sports stations today, Mullen has not signed that contract yet. They've "agreed in principle" but the paperwork isn't done.
January 7th, 2011 at 10:19 PM ^
doesn't mean a thing. Buyouts are written in for a reason.
January 7th, 2011 at 8:09 PM ^
So in two days we just went from 10 guys to 2? Hoke and Miles? Is there anyone leftthat is reasonably still in the running?
January 7th, 2011 at 8:37 PM ^
Two days ago the search had just started.
January 7th, 2011 at 8:10 PM ^
Well this hasn't gone well.
January 7th, 2011 at 8:10 PM ^
per Schad: Chris Peterson isn't headed to Michigan but don't be shocked if he listens to Stanford
Well, Michigan is now a job that no outsiders want to touch because of the factions and what happened to RR. Spoiled alums, fans and administrators can thank themselves for putting Michigan into this precarious situation.... Now, Les Miles and Brady Hoke are the only two who are a viable option because they would come to Michigan.
January 7th, 2011 at 8:17 PM ^
oh
my
god
January 7th, 2011 at 8:18 PM ^
First, Michigan couldn't even get an interview from a coach from NW. A Nebraska coach went out of his way to show disinterest in a rumor. The most prized alumnus working turns down the keys to the kingdom. And now an MWC coach might spurn Michigan for Stanford. Stanford!
When will the DB realize what a toxic environment the Michigan coaching job is immersed in?
January 7th, 2011 at 8:40 PM ^
Or we could look at reality and realize that Fitz wouldn't leave his alma mater for anyone, let alone another Big Ten team, Pelini went to Ohio State (and according to some Nebby fans views OSU as his dream job), and Harbaugh, like, really? The dude wants to make money and prove that he can coach in the NFL. He failed as a NFL QB, he probably thinks he can be a great NFL coach.
January 7th, 2011 at 9:31 PM ^
all reasons we should have kept RR
January 7th, 2011 at 10:17 PM ^
Let it go.
January 7th, 2011 at 9:46 PM ^
January 7th, 2011 at 10:41 PM ^
January 8th, 2011 at 10:38 AM ^
How did he fail as an NFL QB? He played for what, 13 years?
January 8th, 2011 at 4:32 AM ^
If he pulls a Hawkins, the folks at Stanford will be a lot more understanding than we would. They just had their first 10-win season since 1992. They aren't exactly used to success, or even invested in their football program. That makes for a safer job and better mental health on the job.
January 7th, 2011 at 8:10 PM ^
DOOM
January 7th, 2011 at 8:36 PM ^
January 7th, 2011 at 8:46 PM ^
I took off work (in advance) yesterday and today, and have been on a whiskey bender since the press conference. I also had quit smoking, yet have plowed through a pack. God, this needs to end soon- the coaching search- or I may end up like Gary Busey. Or something like that.
January 7th, 2011 at 8:55 PM ^
Damn son, I love a dedicated drinker! Keep up the good work.
January 7th, 2011 at 8:10 PM ^
I bet season tickets will be pretty easy to come by this year.
January 7th, 2011 at 8:10 PM ^
because the race is already over.
January 7th, 2011 at 8:11 PM ^
See my avatar.
January 7th, 2011 at 9:03 PM ^
Damn bus around. That'll put an end to your PRECIOUS field trip pretty damn quick, huh?"
Also, BONUS:
"That is cor-RECT!"
January 7th, 2011 at 8:11 PM ^
Patterson was always a long-shot, but until he signs the extension with TCU I won't read much into it being offered.
January 7th, 2011 at 8:16 PM ^
Don't call this doom until he signs. Many coaches have been offered extensions, but they are purely symbolic until signature. JH was offered an extension...
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<br>I have hope!!!
January 7th, 2011 at 9:05 PM ^
Saying/Knowing this, but is this Duck Phone you refer to the same one from the Shore House in the 1st and current/new season of Jersey Shore? (God, have mercy on my soul, but I can't stop watching that damn show!)
January 7th, 2011 at 10:04 PM ^
It is the duck phone from the Jersey Shore. I am full of shame to admit that I cannot stop watching either.
January 7th, 2011 at 8:11 PM ^
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January 7th, 2011 at 8:11 PM ^
this would depress me....I am glad Harbaugh isn't coming because I thought we would then take a shot at Patterson, but if he signs this.....
Hoke = fail
Miles = crazy fail
January 7th, 2011 at 8:11 PM ^
Seriously, if we are going to end up with Hoke (whcih I am fine with, actually), can we freking sign him now and try to ssalvage recruiting? Otherwise, we could be in a situation where Les Miles tells us to take a walk (or worse, comes to M) and Hoke ends up at Stanford. Then who?
Note to Brandon: THIS IS NOT CORPORATE AMERICA - YOU NEED TO ADJUST YOUR APPROACH. THESE THINGS MUST BE DONE QUICKLY.
January 7th, 2011 at 8:15 PM ^
I don't understand your urgency to signing him so quickly. None of the recruits have decommited. Who are we trying to salvage. Three or four days isn't going to dramitcally change the class but could have a huge effect on who is the coach of this team.
January 7th, 2011 at 8:34 PM ^
Any word on the date the recruits that were coming Jan 7 weekend were rescheduled to? I saw they were being rescheduled, but would love to know the date for obvious reasons. I think we'll have a coach by the middle of next week.
As long as we do, recruiting shouldn't be very different than if we'd had a coach ready when RR got fired.
January 7th, 2011 at 9:31 PM ^
If a new coach signs tomorrow, which is not happening, he would need upwards of a week to solidify and sign his staff--the staff doesn't immediately start recruiting for us--they don't even know who our commits are. A week from today is the 14th. So signing day is roughly two weeks from the day the coaching staff is in place. So we would have two weeks to 1- solidify and keep our current recruits, and 2- sign another 7 guys (since we have approx 12 committed, but room for 20). Does two weeks--at a maximum- sound like enough time to do that to you?
January 7th, 2011 at 8:29 PM ^
Between the two, would rather have Hoke, who could as mentioned earlier hire Loeffler and Moeller as offensive coaches, defensive staff could include T. Austin and the fired EMU coach (dude, i am getting old). Miles looks crazy as a bat.
January 7th, 2011 at 8:11 PM ^
I will find it incredibly hard to root for Les Miles. I don't know if I can do it.
January 7th, 2011 at 8:14 PM ^
You root for the uniform, not the coach or any one player. I'll support whoever they bring in, though obviously would like some far more than others.