Should Michael Barrett agree to join the coaching staff?
I think it's becoming undeniable that Michael Barrett's versatility and virtuosity will change college football in the same way the forward pass, helmets, and cheerleaders have. It seems that Coach Harbaugh is not done exploring his potential.
As you know, Michigan's coaching staff has come under some fire for play-calling and such. As a linebacker and former quarterback, Barrett has been the proverbial 'coach on the field.' Why not take advantage of that deep know-how and strategic brilliance and fire Mike Macdonald and Josh Gattis, both of whom have undeniably been taking cues from Barrett (according to credible rumors), anyway?
I would argue that this is another edge that Coach Harbaugh refuses to test, and ignoring it would be potentially disastrous.
October 5th, 2021 at 9:00 PM ^
A cayman and a Jaguar walk into a bar…
October 5th, 2021 at 9:45 PM ^
No, wait. It's gotta be your bull.
October 6th, 2021 at 1:08 AM ^
Because the cougar is at home with the grandkids
October 6th, 2021 at 7:27 AM ^
The Jaguar clearly has no soul...and the cayman's response confirms that neither does she. This is a world of which I have no knowledge or understanding...for this I am grateful.
I believe the employment of "Jaguar" will need to be terminated. This cannot be the face of your organization. There is no amount of apologizing or explaining that changes the realities here.
October 6th, 2021 at 9:45 AM ^
Now, is this bar in Nebraska?
October 5th, 2021 at 9:00 PM ^
I agree.
This should set him up nicely to take over as UM President in 2023.
October 5th, 2021 at 9:02 PM ^
I was thinking more 2024, if you get my meaning. This is Michael Barrett we're talking about, here.
October 5th, 2021 at 11:11 PM ^
For sure, no job is too big for Michael Barrett. To the top, I say.
October 6th, 2021 at 10:05 AM ^
If this isnt he greatest thread in the history of MgoBlog it's certainly in the conversation.
Well done Caesar - well done indeed.
October 6th, 2021 at 2:27 PM ^
Very kind, thank you!
October 5th, 2021 at 9:36 PM ^
And then take over as President of the United States in 2028. We need a fullback in the White House.
October 6th, 2021 at 6:03 AM ^
[Delete. Not making sense yet.]
October 5th, 2021 at 9:01 PM ^
Legend has it that Michael Barrett told Harbaugh to go from Khakis to Blue pants.
October 6th, 2021 at 3:10 PM ^
Yes..I've heard rumors that Michael Barrett is the favorite of the search committee to replace Mark Schlissel! It's happening!!!!
October 5th, 2021 at 9:04 PM ^
In before the delete.
October 5th, 2021 at 9:06 PM ^
Not if Michael Barrett has anything to say about it.
October 5th, 2021 at 9:11 PM ^
It's been confirmed, Barrett has removed the Mods
October 5th, 2021 at 9:26 PM ^
More than that. He took over for Brian three weeks ago.
October 5th, 2021 at 10:40 PM ^
Oh, splendid. Another thing they didn't tell me was happening.
Thanks a bunch, guys. Very much appreciated. My notice is probably arriving by Mailgram or something, if anyone remembers those...
October 5th, 2021 at 11:15 PM ^
Sharks have a Michael Barrett week
October 6th, 2021 at 12:51 AM ^
Umm... I've obviously missed a *kick-ass* mgoblog meme-seeding post. Look away from mgoblog for 2 minutes............
October 5th, 2021 at 9:07 PM ^
it may happen after he plays fullback and viper this week. He should have time after releasing the video of Urban Meyer. Shouldn't need to perform duties as private investigator for a while.
October 5th, 2021 at 9:09 PM ^
I believe he's expecting a Nobel Prize announcement in the coming weeks. Just a packed schedule I didn't fully consider.
October 5th, 2021 at 9:20 PM ^
true, true... but as you know, the noble prize is for his PhD thesis involving the use of AI to end world hunger. I think this new approach could also be used to design coverages.
October 5th, 2021 at 9:24 PM ^
Ending Michigan's hunger for a B1G Championship. Brilliant. I vaguely recall that you said you're related to Michael Barrett. Am I mistaken?
October 6th, 2021 at 6:44 AM ^
Did you miss out on his double PhD? His extensive knowledge that he gained on collision has led him to design a helmet that will nullify any head to head hits. NFL is clamoring to get it's his hands on this thesis. Unfortunately, Michael could not copyright this because NCAA told him that he is a student athlete and his work belongs to them. Therefore the copyright belong to them. Michael, the great warrior he is, has instead chosen to work on Harbaugh's staff.
October 6th, 2021 at 7:50 AM ^
Michael Barrett is rumored to be tutoring Usain Bolt on speed techniques, so I have no shame in admitting that this development happened too quickly for me to notice.
October 5th, 2021 at 9:46 PM ^
The whole fullback thing was ridiculous. With his "coach on the field" mentality and stellar blocking skills, he should easily win the starting center job. On defensive, he could make a great NT. It worked for Ben Mason, after all.
October 6th, 2021 at 7:51 AM ^
Barrett will be signaling plays from the field to the sideline.
October 6th, 2021 at 1:26 PM ^
So just to recap what I'm hearing - US President, Nobel peace prize winner, double PhD recipient (theoretical physics and bio-molecular dynamics) player coach (fullback, viper, spy) Michael Barrett, will be telepathically transmitting plays into the heads of the rest of the coaching staff and players from whatever position he is playing at the time?
October 5th, 2021 at 9:08 PM ^
Slow news night?
October 5th, 2021 at 9:12 PM ^
Michael Barrett wears a live rattlesnake as a condom.
October 5th, 2021 at 9:13 PM ^
Michael Barrett is the new Walker, texas ranger. But the Michigan version.
October 5th, 2021 at 9:13 PM ^
Any chance Mike Barrett plays point guard?
October 6th, 2021 at 7:38 AM ^
Ha! Now you did it. I have believed everything in this thread up until now. But this one is crazy...Juwan has a great PG transfer to lead the charges.
October 5th, 2021 at 9:15 PM ^
Chance Chase Wolfe Counts For Martinez Winovich?
October 5th, 2021 at 9:17 PM ^
Make Michael Barrett Space Emperor (of Space)
October 5th, 2021 at 9:19 PM ^
Zoltan
October 6th, 2021 at 4:10 PM ^
No, Zohan. He's actually Israeli.
October 5th, 2021 at 9:18 PM ^
Have to applaud the effort of actually creating a tweet to link to.
October 5th, 2021 at 9:27 PM ^
He Created a whole damn account lmao.
October 5th, 2021 at 10:47 PM ^
I can only aspire to have this dedication to posting.
October 5th, 2021 at 10:47 PM ^
I can only aspire to have this dedication to posting.
October 6th, 2021 at 12:33 PM ^
You're on the right path with this double post.
October 6th, 2021 at 12:00 AM ^
Many thanks for the applause. It's The Michigan Difference, gents.
October 5th, 2021 at 9:19 PM ^
Michael Barrett is too busy planning a manned space mission to Mars and beyond.
October 5th, 2021 at 9:22 PM ^
This is the funniest fucking thread I've seen in a looong time
October 5th, 2021 at 9:25 PM ^
I went camping with Barrett...I'm in the back of a pickup with Michael Barrett and a live deer. Well Barrett grabs the deer by the antlers, looks at it and says, "I'm Michael Barrett. Say it!" Then he squeezes the deer in such a way that a sound comes out of it "MICHAELBARETT" It wasn't exactly it, but it was pretty good for a deer.
October 5th, 2021 at 9:25 PM ^
Any chance Michael Barrett can host Jeopardy?
October 5th, 2021 at 9:35 PM ^
A cobra bit Michael Barrett. It was terrible. Five days later, the cobra died.