B

History

Member for
2 years 33 weeks

Karma

Current value

Recent Comments

Date Title Body
1 year 19 weeks ago It's a totally different

It's a totally different game.  If you are a division rival, you are not scared of Jim Harbaugh.  Do you think Ken Whisenhunt or Pete Carroll is worried he may go to the 49ers.  I doubt it. 
1 year 22 weeks ago All of the other things DB

All of the other things DB has done are secondary.  Just as Martin will be judged by the Rrod hire more than any other decision, DB should be judged by this decision.  So far, the indecision makes him look bad and is hurting this program.  In the end, if Harbaugh is hired, no harm no foul.  It may be worth taking these hits if DB views Harbaugh as the ultimate prize.  But if DB keeps Rrod and even signs him to an extension, there will be no excuse for this delay.  He could have done those things the day after Ohio St.

 
1 year 25 weeks ago Rrod's brand has really taken

Rrod's brand has really taken a hit.  I doubt Miami would consider him.  It seems that most fired coaches have to sit a year or two before landing a new gig.  Rrod will be a head coach again, and I think he will do well, but I doubt it will be Miami given the timing and the prestige of the job.  I do see him landing in the Big East or the ACC and he will do well if he ditches his attachment to the 3-3-5.

 
1 year 25 weeks ago But notice how most of those

But notice how most of those guys landed on their feet after their NFL career.  Harbaugh is young.  Even if he goes to the NFL and fails, his brand is not really damaged.  He would have no problem finding a great college gig.  The big factor for Harbaugh is that the Michigan job might not be available when he wants to get back into coaching.  Being the front runner for this job may be a once in a lifetime opportunity. 
1 year 25 weeks ago His most marketable product

His most marketable product is his coach, not Denard.  Sure some players come to a school to play with a certain player, but way more come to play for a coach.  I think Denard would leave, especially since he did not redshirt.  It would be a tragedy, but I won't blame him for wanting to play in a spread offense.  As painful as that departure would be, we can't base a decision on one player, especially when Harbaugh would have no problem developing the remaing QBs and continuing the great QB tradition. 

Your post is a good example of posts that refer to Brandon's CEO background and then conclude that he will keep Rrod for whatever business reason.  But keep in mind that he is also an athletic director and ADs have their own tendancies.  Specifically,  they often like to pick their own guy to lead the program.  I haven't seen any convicning evidence that DB will approach this as a typical CEO rather than as a typical AD.
1 year 25 weeks ago The resume may be similar and

The resume may be similar and Rrod's pre-Michigan resume may be more impressive, but we also have 3 more years of data on Rrod and his 3 years coaching here are way more relevant than anything he did prior to his arrival at Michigan.
1 year 25 weeks ago Even with a late start,

Even with a late start, Harbaugh's recruiting class could be more than decent if he brings some of his better Stanford recruits along.  He has put together a good class and they obviously have the academics to get into Michigan.
1 year 25 weeks ago I agree that if a change is

I agree that if a change is made it needs to be made now, but the wait might not be DB's decision.  If Harbaugh says I want to be the coach but I'm not going to leave my team before a BCS game, what can DB really say if he truly believes Harbaugh is the answer to Michigan's problems. 
1 year 25 weeks ago I think Rrod should go if

I think Rrod should go if Harbaugh is available.  But if he stays, the condiition must be that he cleans out the defensive staff.  I understand he is loyal to his guys, but on this issue Brandon needs to show him who is boss.
1 year 26 weeks ago I don't think anyone will

I don't think anyone will dispute that Rrod had a great run at WV.  He turned the team into a national phenomonom.  But at some point, you have to start judging him by his tenure at Michigan.  He wouldn't be the first coach to experience great success at one school, get the promotion to a top program, and fail.  Willingham's run at Stanford and failures at Notre Dame and Washington comes to mind. 
Theme provided by Roopletheme; sidebars adapted from Chris Murphy.