Stapleton goes off on JUB

Submitted by StuckinCO2 on February 15th, 2024 at 11:45 AM

We all remember that Stapleton was rumored (by JUB) to be behind the "sign-stealing" leaks as an attempt to dispose of Harbaugh, whom he was allegedly angry was hired instead of Ron English.

Consider the iffy source on X, but if authentic, Stapleton seems just the LEAST bit unhinged.

[ED-- Link Redacted. Twitter user linked just steals stuff from message boards, in this case from Balas. I've seen the email and yes it's real. Since I have it independently I'll share the most relevant portion:

The silver lining in our strategy was it forced him to either spend money or, call in a favor he could have used on something else with the firm he retained to explain the rationale behind his grossly unprofessional behavior. And, it also succeeded in his lawyer putting in writing his intent to never mention me again by name (which only time will tell if he adheres to). That the individual could not have cared less about the effect his comments had on documented threats on my personal safety, as well as attacks on my integrity and character (all of which my lawyer explained in our letter) was unfortunate but, only confirmed exactly how bad a person this man is

Also, yes, Stapleton is unhinged. I don't know if admitting malice towards a member of the press corps is grounds to permanently remove Stapleton from any association with Michigan Athletics, but the sooner that happens the better. -Seth]

TL;DR: JUB accuses JS of the leaks. JS is angry and sends JUB a cease-and-desist letter. JUB responds that he is entitled to his opinion, but will not again name JS by name. JS drops a bunch of UM AD names who say they like him. JS loves Warde and is happy with the Moore hire.

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Don

February 15th, 2024 at 1:58 PM ^

When I had my office in Nickels Arcade back in the '90s, the original Cottage Inn a block away on William was a frequent stop on my way home after a late night in the office. Their pizza baked in their wood-fired oven was fantastic, and was reasonably-priced, too. It was a really comfortable place with good food that wouldn't break your wallet.

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bassclefstef

February 15th, 2024 at 12:25 PM ^

Right? Someone needs to open up a new restaurant in town somewhere that serves Angelo's hollandaise and French toast in the morning, and then original Cottage Inn the rest of the day.

Edit: to clarify, I don't want the hollandaise on the French toast. They should both be available, but as separate items.

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MEZman

February 15th, 2024 at 11:56 AM ^

Not reading through any of that but on your last paragraph... JS reportedly hates Jim Harbaugh. Jim Harbaugh is gone to the NFL so of course he's happy. Mission accomplished for him.

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mGrowOld

February 15th, 2024 at 12:50 PM ^

I dont think for a second it's a conspiracy because I dont think the individual actors got together to discuss strategy but it's pretty clear to me that virtually EVERYONE other that us Michigan fans wanted Jimmy James Harbaugh out of college coaching and were each working to see that happen.  

The NCAA for all things he did like satellite camps, overseas trips and his very public support of paying student athletes

The SEC and by proxy ESPN for upsetting the SEC power dynamic

The B1G for upsetting the OSU and their minion schools by beating them three straight years

OSU for not being able to claim continual B1G dominance anymore

Jim Stapleton because........

Warde Manual because Jim is hard to manage

Jim's agent because he makes more commission with an NFL contract

It really wasnt "Michigan vs everybody" if we're being honest.  It was "Harbaugh vs everybody" 

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TruBluMich

February 15th, 2024 at 2:00 PM ^

Harbaugh was the first to say athletes should be allowed to transfer once without sitting out and called out the hypocrisy of some players getting waivers and some not.  That eventually led to enough public outrage the NCAA created the transfer portal.

Then he said the players should be paid.  They would not sit around this time and let that happen after the last time he rocked the boat.

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crg

February 15th, 2024 at 3:41 PM ^

I still don't see why so many people disliked him (aside from our rivals)... aside from the player pay issue (which is a larger and more complex issue than just for the ncaa - and not something Jim took a firm public stance on until recently), why should the ncaa care about anything else he did?

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MGlobules

February 15th, 2024 at 2:46 PM ^

Bacon came out of this smelling like a guy who needs attention, for my money. I always had a soft spot for him, but. . . kind of a local hero, and straining just a bit in recent times. This kind of spat. . . he might have done better to stay clear of. Especially politically, when it looks like Warde's hand, in the short run, has been strengthened.

I love Jim, but he was. . . high maintenance. People can be forgiven for thinking that we navigated some pretty perilous waters there, and--like it or not--Warde's going to get some credit.

Stapleton, meanwhile, protesteth overmuch, which is sometimes a tell. He's a fairly smooth character, and may not be going anywhere. We dodged a bullet with Ron English, but wanting him for coach wasn't really a crime.

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