Your question for Warde to ask Jim
So if you could plant one question for Warde to ask Harbaugh in his interview, what would it be? I suppose I would go with: “I need a coach who can beat Ohio State and make this a rivalry again. You have not. Can you be that coach? If so, what specifically do you need by way of support to accomplish that?”
Another one might be: “What happened to the fiery coach I hired several years ago, and can we get him back?”
Or maybe a little thing like: “What does Bob Shoop do and why are we paying him?”
December 9th, 2020 at 11:05 AM ^
I'm not concerned because it's none of my business. He hasn't done or said anything self-destructive publicly. He's *not* a friend or family member, or even an acquaintance. Speculating about whether he has mental health issues isn't productive or appropriate, in my opinion.
December 9th, 2020 at 9:18 AM ^
Classless. Also, illegal, though I gather you think it needs to be said for some reason.
December 9th, 2020 at 9:25 AM ^
no jon, it was more of a light-hearted exasperation and not a serious question. unlike you, i actually know jim harbaugh and am concerned about what is going on with him on a personal level. granted, i haven't seen him since football camp last summer (2019), but i really get the feeling something isn't right.
December 9th, 2020 at 9:33 AM ^
Not a doctor, but unfortunately I’ve had more than a little experience with severe depression and anxiety and I find some of his behaviors to be very concerning.
I just hope whatever happens he is able to get what he needs for the sake of his health.
December 12th, 2020 at 3:41 PM ^
Negative speculation on the internet about the mental health of somebody you know personally is as low as pretending to have been a prosecutor, so I guess I believe that you actually know Jim Harbaugh slightly more than I believe that you used to be a prosecutor, guy who doesn't know the legal definition of homicide.
December 9th, 2020 at 9:42 AM ^
Good point. Probably not a good thing to ask an employee. I'll keep that in mind during the annual reviews I am doing this week. Thanks for the tip.
December 9th, 2020 at 9:50 AM ^
Something is not right doesn't mean that it has to do with medical issues or prescription drugs. He clearly isn't where he wants to be at this point in his career. The Harbaugh you guys remember is someone who still believed that the effort and energy he put into the job, camps, trips, offensive strategy etc would directly correlate to success on the field. This didn't happen.
Anyone that has been successful at one position to then be promoted to a manager role knows how difficult this can be. Harbaugh is not well suited to be a manger and needs to be directly involved at some capacity. When he gave up the offense that was the last real connection where he could affect the play on the field. He made this worse by not giving up full control and then you had a situation (collaboration) that we have seen over the last couple of years.
If he is to come back I think the only way he is successful is if he takes full control of the offense with assistants that can teach it to the players. This is why Jedd Fisch teaching Harbaugh's offense was successful.
December 9th, 2020 at 11:49 AM ^
You really believe "Jim Harbaugh's Offense" can be successful? Maybe if you have Andrew Luck, or a star running back that can get 9 yards when you call a "RB draw" on 3rd and 8.
The only way Harbaugh will be successful is to hire an OC or DC that knows what they are doing and then leave them alone. The best coaches do this. Bobby Bowden, Dabo, Saban, etc. Great coaches hire coordinators as good or better coaches than they are and then leave them alone. They hold them accountable, but they don't handcuff them.
December 9th, 2020 at 3:43 PM ^
See 2016 Citrus Bowl. Doesn't need to be the same Stanford offense just one that he is implementing. What hasn't worked is the cooperative approach that he reworks 2 - 3 games into the season every year. Will he hire a OC that will be independant? Hasn't happened yet so why not go back to what he does best and that is to coach the offense.
December 9th, 2020 at 5:24 PM ^
2016 were Hoke's players. Harbaugh doesn't have that level of talent anymore.
December 9th, 2020 at 8:39 AM ^
How fast can you clean out your office?
December 9th, 2020 at 8:47 AM ^
Would you be willing to interview Hugo Chavez for DC?
December 9th, 2020 at 8:56 AM ^
"Does this OSU thong make me look fat?"
December 9th, 2020 at 9:00 AM ^
My secretary thinks I'm a goof anyway but me laughing ridiculously at my desk likely has her brushing up her resume. Thanks alot, she's a great secretary. Now I'm screwed.
December 9th, 2020 at 1:00 PM ^
So how would your secretary look in that OSU thong, give us a visual?
/asking for a friend
December 9th, 2020 at 8:58 AM ^
"What is your damage, Heather?"
December 9th, 2020 at 8:58 AM ^
The harsh reality is that Michigan football has been a dumpster fire since Carr left. Sure, there were a few years where the fire looked to be snuffed out but it was only out on the surface. Something is rotten in Schemy Hall. Three different coaches yet we end up seeing the same results. Urban Meyer is right, blow the whole thing up and start fresh.
December 9th, 2020 at 9:01 AM ^
I read this a lot. So, why not any CC: Lloyd Carr posts? Seems that is the answer.
December 9th, 2020 at 9:14 AM ^
Lloyd Carr helped make it the dumpster fire it was.
December 9th, 2020 at 10:57 AM ^
Five B1G championships, one national, kept up with OSU. In his worst year, he managed to beat a Florida team led by a Heisman winner that was favored by three touchdowns. Not all dumpster fires are the same, I guess. This one sounds pretty good to me.
December 9th, 2020 at 11:58 AM ^
With regards to OSU and Bowl Games Lloyd had two stints as head coach at Michigan. His first 6 years and his last 7 years. Very different results built into the two parts of his career.
December 9th, 2020 at 12:29 PM ^
And even then, when he left he was merely three years removed from back-to-back Big Ten titles. There is simply no comparison of Carr to anything that's come after.
December 9th, 2020 at 9:10 AM ^
Question for Warde:
"What on earth makes you think not making a decision, not being more transparent, and not LEADING is good for this organization? I'll hang up and listen..."
December 9th, 2020 at 9:14 AM ^
"Have you considered letting Brian or his readers from MgoBlog run the team for a bit? THey seem to have it all figured out.'
December 9th, 2020 at 9:25 AM ^
I think this is funny. Making fun of all of us a bit, and also exploring the fact that novices might be better at identifying flaws than those immersed in the craft. I'm a +1
December 9th, 2020 at 9:15 AM ^
Are you aware that you're allowed to win games with your offense?
December 9th, 2020 at 9:17 AM ^
Have you ever been in a cockpit before?
December 9th, 2020 at 9:21 AM ^
Have you ever seen a grown man naked?
December 9th, 2020 at 10:43 AM ^
Ever been in a Turkish prison?
December 9th, 2020 at 9:20 AM ^
Have you ever snapped into a SlimJim?
December 9th, 2020 at 9:27 AM ^
Do you want to share a Snickers with me?
December 9th, 2020 at 12:24 PM ^
Warde clearly does not share food
December 9th, 2020 at 9:24 AM ^
dance in the rain, or feel no pain?
December 9th, 2020 at 9:24 AM ^
Do you need me to call you a moving company?
December 9th, 2020 at 9:32 AM ^
How do you attempt to address the roster gaps on the roster?
December 9th, 2020 at 9:32 AM ^
Is there a way we could fake your death?
December 9th, 2020 at 9:34 AM ^
What's the frequency, Kenneth?
December 9th, 2020 at 9:37 AM ^
what is your strategy for recruiting and what do you need to implement it? how are you going to rebuild relationships in Michigan?
what staff support do you need to build the best NIL program for our student athletes?
what do you need to make this a top 5 program?
December 9th, 2020 at 11:49 AM ^
I know I'm repeating myself, but good managers/organizations ask these questions before EVERYTHING TURNS INTO A SHITSHOW!
Asking at the end of year 6 is 5 and a half years too late.
December 9th, 2020 at 9:38 AM ^
Jim, here is a big bag of money can you use it to beat ohio state?
December 9th, 2020 at 9:42 AM ^
Would you please stop at HR to take a 5 minute survey after you clean out your desk?
December 9th, 2020 at 9:43 AM ^
Should we change "The Game" to Rutgers?
December 9th, 2020 at 9:44 AM ^
Easy. "Two creams, two sugars, like always?"
You are acting like Warde is his boss in the traditional sense. They don't live in our world.
December 9th, 2020 at 9:44 AM ^
"Who do you think you are?"
followed by
"What gives you the right?"
December 9th, 2020 at 10:39 AM ^
I’m Toby.
December 9th, 2020 at 2:32 PM ^
Mr. Big Stuff
Who do you think you are
Mr. Big Stuff
You're never gonna get my love
December 9th, 2020 at 9:54 AM ^
You're aware we're playing tackle football, right?