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I don’t know if Medved is… I don’t know if Medved is the guy or not, but the do more with less approach is going to drive consistent success in college basketball. This doesn’t mean recruiting mid-major talent. It means finding major conference talent that can be developed into NBA level talent. Beilein do this brilliantly. Same with Jay Wright and Tony Bennett. In the last ten years, Villanova, Michigan and Virginia have been equally, if not more successful than the Kentucky, Kansas, UNC and Dukes of the world who are consistently in the top 5 of recruiting.
He hit another coach during…

He hit another coach during the post game handshake. I loved Juwan as a player but he should have been fired after that incident. There should be zero tolerance for that type of behavior from a head coach. Unfortunately, that’s what I’ll remember about Juwan Howard as the head coach of Michigan.

I posted this in the Josh…

I posted this in the Josh Shart post but will put this in the consolidated CC post:


1. Tony Bennett from UVA - same challenges as Michigan from an admissions standpoint and has 1 National Championship under his belt. UVA is consistently an ACC and sweet sixteen or higher contender. Ugly basketball but is successful.

2. Mick Cronin from UCLA - is having a down year. Has been a consistently above average coach and might want to come back to the Midwest. 

3. Chris Collins from Northwestern - same challenges with admissions as Michigan. Made the tournament at Northwestern and is in the verge of a second invite. Can he rebuild Michigan? Not sure.

I would love to pull Dan Hurley in, but he’s not leaving UConn. 

Michigan needs a new coach…

Michigan needs a new coach. Tony Bennett from UVA would be the ideal choice. His brand of basketball might not be the most exciting, but he has won big at a university that has similar limitations as Michigan when it comes to admissions and transfers, and has limited NIL. Michigan would be a Final Four threat every 3-4 years under him and would be capable of sweet sixteen bids nearly every year.

Jay Wright would be a great candidate, too. I think he didn’t like the direction that college athletics is going with NIL, but he built balanced teams that had a good mix of solid Junior and Seniors that could get drafted late mixed with some first round talents who were Freshman and Sophomores. That model would work well at Michigan if NIL improves for basketball.

5 unless they are playing…

5 unless they are playing the Lions in the Super Bowl. The Chargers having success is a good thing for Michigan from a recruiting standpoint because top talent will crave exposure to winning schemes that work in college and the NFL, and will be attracted to the connections that Michigan has with the best NFL teams. I hope Seattle and Baltimore are at the top of the NFL, too, for the same reason. 

If Sheridan lights it up at…

If Sheridan lights it up at Alabama and Michigan’s offense flounders the next few years, most of the people taking digs at this hire will be calling for Sherrone’s head and will be demanding that Michigan hire Sheridan as the head coach. 

It’s a better brand of…

It’s a better brand of basketball than what Michigan is showing right now. 

Juwan needs to resign or get…

Juwan needs to resign or get fired. This team is lost and it’s not changing under his watch. Hire Tony Bennett from UVA. 

The New York Giants still…

The New York Giants still haven’t hired a defensive coordinator yet. Their current linebackers coach, John Egorugwu, was a defensive analyst for the Ravens for a few years and was a linebackers coach at Vanderbilt for the one year that Minter was the DC. Without Wink Martindale with the Giants, he might be out of a job once a new DC is named. I don’t think he’d be a candidate for a defensive coordinator role, but it would be worth poking the tires on him as a linebackers coach. He is a John Harbaugh, Wink Martindale and Jesse Minter guy, so it wouldn’t be surprising if the Chargers, Seahawks or Ravens call him, but he’d definitely fill a major need for Michigan if he is out in NY and doesn’t catch on with another NFL team.

You need to appreciate lines…

You need to appreciate lines like “My ring’s outside” for the pure comedy of it, but I agree that Rocky V was by far the worst movie in that franchise. 

Our DC will be Clink. When…

Our DC will be Clink. When did Minter officially resign? Last Friday or Saturday? The 7 day state rule that applied to the Head Coach role applies for the DC and OC openings, too. I’d expect OC and DC announcements in the next 24-72 hours.

This is phenomenal. He calls…

This is phenomenal. He calls the NCAA out for breaking their own rules with the leaks to the press, and also calls them out for going after TN for violations that happen at nearly 100% of other campuses, and to top it off, call them out on poorly written and confusing rules. You could swap out NIL with “sign stealing” or “off campus scouting” and the message would ring the same. It must be nice to have an AD that doesn’t immediately capitulate and bend over.

Both were good play calls… Both were good play calls and one was a straight up drop. If Reynolds catches that and the Lions score on that drive, Campbell is lauded as a ballsy coach. The first one wasn’t on him and was arguably the right call. The most questionable call was running it on third down at the end of the game and having to blow a time out.
If Michigan was up by 17 at…

If Michigan was up by 17 at the half in the semifinals or championship game, and lost like the Lions just lost, I don’t know how I’d react. Not in a mature, grown up way. But as a Lions fan, I’m preconditioned to this happening to the Lions, so I’m already over it. Josh Reynolds needs to get cut immediately, though.

This is unbelievable! What a… https://twitter.com/TomCrean/status/1750346386426544307

Oddly…..Tom Crean already has dibs if Jim isn’t taking the Harbaugh family chickens with him.

This is the right hire. I…

This is the right hire. I think people who are skeptical of this hire because he hasn’t run his own program are underestimating how important it is to have a coach who has the intangibles on game day. Sherone has two top 10 wins under his belt and has shown he can win under pressure. James Franklin actually runs a very good program but cannot coach worth a lick on game day. I also have high hopes that Sherone will be able to maintain the culture and continue the habits, routines, etc. that made the last three teams so good, but will do some things his own way, too. I predict that he’ll have a successful run with multiple conference championships and playoff births. 

Outside of losses to your…

Outside of losses to your biggest rival, I’d take Ryan Day’s record and overall success. Outside of the Ryan Day is soft and was born on third base narratives, he’s a good to elite coach and will be a favorite to lead OSU to a B1G Championship and National Title next year. We’d be lucky if Moore has that level of success.

If Moore wasn’t ready to be…

If Moore wasn’t ready to be Michigan’s coach, Shaw would actually be a good candidate to replace Harbaugh today. Would I want Shaw as Michigan’s coach - maybe, maybe not - but you could do worse.

If the biggest fear is that…

If the biggest fear is that Sherone Moore is another David Shaw, or worse, a Michigan version of a born on third base coach, I’ll take that any day over RichRod or Hoke level ineptitude. I’ll probably get negged, but Ryan Day is a really good coach that has trouble beating his biggest rival. So did Jim Harbaugh for a long time. Sherone will not run a soft program - that’s a guarantee - and if he can replicate Shaw or Ryan Day’s success in his first 3-4 years, he will be a great hire and will be in the playoff every year. Be thankful that Jim Harbaugh hired great assistants that are viable replacements. 

Jim had to leave. He’s a…

Jim had to leave. He’s a competitor and he risked not being able to compete by staying at Michigan. Even if Warde, Santa, and the Regents gave him 100% immunity, the NCAA could impose a 1-2 year suspension on him given how their rule book is written. Michigan leadership cannot change that possibility. The Chargers job guarantees him the opportunity to not just simply compete, which would be enough for him, but to compete for a prize that has already eluded him - a Super Bowl Championship. Good luck to Coach Harbaugh, and thank you for bringing the program back to respectability before 2020 and for the best three year stretch of Michigan football that I’ve ever seen after the COVID year. It was a special run.

I think the biggest issue is…

I think the biggest issue is that Michigan has zero control over what the NCAA does suspension wise. Jim is a competitor and if he has a potential year long suspension, I don’t think he’d be happy collecting a paycheck for doing nothing. His ego doesn’t want to get fired for something petty, but money isn’t the issue. If he goes, it’s because he’s a competitor and it’s guaranteed he won’t be suspended in the NFL and he can compete for the coveted Super Bowl title. I don’t blame him a bit.

 

Does Jim Harbaugh really…

Does Jim Harbaugh really want to coach in a state that was seriously considering a ban on football? Sure, it is a ban for kids under 12, and there are merits to restricting youth football, but would Jim Harbaugh be a proponent on any type of ban on his beloved sport? And does this limit opportunities for his own young son to play football? It can’t be in the family’s best interest to stunt the development of a Harbaugh into a football player.

1) 2021 vs OSU

2) 2024 vs…

1) 2021 vs OSU

2) 2024 vs Bama

3) 2023 vs OSU

4) 1997 vs OSU

5) 2024 vs Washington

6) 1998 vs Washington State

7) 2023 vs Penn State

8) 1997 vs Penn State

9) 2022 vs OSU

10) 2004 vs MSU

And I need to add an odd one for #11

11) 1995 vs Purdue - Michigan wins 5-0 in a game played in dismal snow/sleet/ice with high winds. It was the first game I saw live at the Big House with my dad. 

What if Harbaugh stays and…

What if Harbaugh stays and Moore or Minter go to Washington?

One third of the NFL teams…

One third of the NFL teams gave openings right now, so if he stays, it’s likely for life. 

I’d love if 47 Brand made a…

I’d love if 47 Brand made a Clean Up slouch hat with the thin block M. I’d buy 3 of them immediately and be set on hats for the next 30 years. I love the Clean Up hat but the navy ones tend to fade heavily over the years. I have a retro Milwaukee Braves 47 Brand Clean Up hat that has a white thin block M on a navy hat with red brim, so they could easily make the hat by using an all navy hat with maize thread for the embroidery. They have the design in their computer already.

What I really want is a wool…

What I really want is a wool Jumpman fitted hat with the thin line block M - i.e. the Bo hat that Harbaugh wears. It’s been out of stock for ages and it seems like it’s not coming back any time soon. I emailed M Den about 2-3 months ago and they had no time line for a restock and directed me to the New Era version of the hat. It’s a nice hat but it’s not low profile like the Jumpman version and makes me look like I have a gallon on top of my head.

The confetti angle might…

The confetti angle might work. Each piece of confetti tells a story is Harbaugh’s direct quote last night. This would actually be a good play. Mail some extra confetti to Schembechler Hall right now and write a story on how Harbaugh and the team has brought you joy and made a positive impact on your life. The fans and alumni need to give him the bear hug.

I love Corum, but Edwards…

I love Corum, but Edwards was absolutely the offensive MVP tonight. The coaches should have ridden the hot hand because when the Don is on, he’s on. 

I’m so happy for him. He’s…

I’m so happy for him. He’s one of my favorite players on the team. I hope he comes back for one more year. Mullings and Edwards would be a great Thunder and Lightning combo. If he heads to the NFL, I can see a team trying to turn him into a Deebo Samuel type player who can do it all. He is a Michigan legend and has come through with big plays in the biggest games. Some say he didn’t live up to his lofty star rating but how would his stats look if he wasn’t sharing touches with Corum? He was a monster last year when Corum was hurt and he was carrying the load with one hand. He is a team first guy when he could have transferred to any other school and doubled his touches. Those who stay will be champions!

I wish he’d retire at…

I wish he’d retire at Michigan, but given the uncertainly with the NCAA and potential of unwarranted, lengthy suspensions, it makes sense for him to leave after winning the National Championship, beating OSU three times in a row, and winning three straight Big Ten Championships. He doesn’t have anything left to prove at Michigan and the college level. I’ll cheer for whatever NFL team he coaches next. Congrats to him, his coaching staff and team!

They should have kept…

They should have kept feeding Edwards. If he’s on, he’s on and practically unstoppable…. Just roll with it and ditch the original game plan. It was unexpected that he’d come out and become 2022 OSU game Edwards.

I’m so happy for Edwards…

I’m so happy for Edwards after the off year he’s had in 2023. If he’s on tonight, he makes the offense who different animal. Keep feeding him.

How does his mom feel about…

How does his mom feel about this? 

I think they should put a…

I think they should put a constraint in the contract as a large buyout ($8-11M) but allow it to evaporate if he wins the National Championship (even if it’s as soon as this January). Michigan’s goal is not to handcuff Jim but to win big with Jim as the football team’s leader. If they attain the ultimate goal of a National Championship, then free Jim to make the decision that brings him the most fulfillment. Also, put in an incentive that if he wins the National Championship, they’ll make him the highest paid coach in college and the pros,  it just the Big Ten. I think this approach would get him to sign the extension and would likely put the NFL noise to rest if Michigan doesn’t win the title now or in the next few years.

The contract should be very…

The contract should be very simple. Set the base salary, identify the length of the contract, put in incentives, and put in a buyout clause that scales downward every year to disincentive Jim from going to the NFL.

Or they could give a nod to Jim’s dreams and aspirations, and have a big buyout that doesn’t scale down each year, but will be removed completely if Michigan wins the National Championship. I’d love to see him retire as Michigan’s head coach, but if he wins a National Championship, he more than deserves the choice to chase his 1.b. dream if that’s his desire without paying a huge buyout to do so. That would be a contract that truly aligns Michigan’s goals with Jim’s goals, and shows how much the University respects him. 

I’d put Chris Chelios up…

I’d put Chris Chelios up there, too. He’s definitely the best American defenseman of all time with Brian Leech behind him.

Trayanum made a mistake…

Trayanum made a mistake going to OSU over Michigan. He would have been a phenomenal back in Michigan’s offense. I’m happy he made that decision because Mullings might not have ascended in the running back room the way that he did if he was stuck behind another back in addition to Corum and Edwards. The future is bright with Mullings and having a more crowded running back room might have slowed down his progress and maybe even thwarted it.

The coaches will absolutely…

The coaches will absolutely take a TE. This offense can’t have enough tight ends. If you’re a tight end and considering transferring, then Michigan should be high on your list of desired schools. 

If you’re an offensive lineman or a running back, then Michigan should be a top choice, too. I think we’re set at running back even if Edwards leaves, but if Ettienne enters the portal, you have to take him if he wants to be at Michigan. Mullings and him would be dynamic, with Marshall and Hall getting carries, too.

I enjoy Bacon’s commentary…

I enjoy Bacon’s commentary and thoughts on the UM program, and his vast historical knowledge of all things Michigan, but I take his “insider” knowledge with a grain of salt. All we need is an article on Yahoo Sports saying that Jim Harbaugh had a sit down meeting with the owner of the Carolina Panthers while he was on the road recruiting, and Bacon will tweet out that “Nobody knows anything.” He should stick with his commentary and history lessons, and leave the insider scoops to others since he usually reverts to his “Nobody knows anything” line. 

The coaching staff needs to…

The coaching staff needs to tell Edwards that he’s not a pure running back or a pure receiver. He is a hybrid and needs to be in a Deebo Samuel type role. If he went out and played like Deebo in the playoffs, he’d shoot up draft boards. If he stays as a pass catching running back, he’ll get drafted in the 2nd to 4th round, and teams will do so hoping that they can transform him into Deebo Samuel. If he shows that he already can play that role, he’s a top 10 pick. Just look at Deebo’s highlights from this past weekend and tell me Edwards can’t do this: https://www.49ers.com/video/deebo-samuel-s-best-plays-from-his-3-td-game-in-philadelphia-49ers-win (I tried to embed but it just kept spinning….sorry)

He shouldn’t be the #1 or #2…

He shouldn’t be the #1 or #2 back. He should be an h-back / slot receiver like Deebo Samuel with the 49ers. Just watch the highlights from the 49ers vs Eagles game yesterday. This is the blueprint for using Edwards. He’d be a top 10-15 draft pick if Michigan made him Deebo Junior. He’ll end up being a 2nd to 4th rounder as a running back based on his pure raw talent, but teams won’t make him a first rounder unless he wants play a role like Deebo. 

They survived Iowa, so it’s…

They survived Iowa, so it’s hard to make too much of the performance. The o-line is concerning without Zinter. Nugent needs to get healthy and there needs to be open competition for the right guard and right tackle spots before the semi final. 

What game are you watching?…

What game are you watching? The wide receivers have dropped a ton of catchable balls.

Rhule should pay RichRod …

Rhule should pay RichRod $200k more than his Jacksonville State contract and bring him in as his OC. You might get close to a 1,000 yard rusher at QB with his offensive philosophy but not go the full service academy route for your offensive philosophy. It actually would be a good compromise between Nebraska’s legacy and modern football.

Did Lloyd Brady put on some…

Did Lloyd Brady put on some pounds and become a lineman for Iowa?

Better than Cryin Day is all…

Better than Cryin Day is all I have to say!!!

There are other games on…

There are other games on right now?

Can they call a penalty on…

Can they call a penalty on Day? They’d do it to Harbaugh.

Can some invent a punching…

Can some invent a punching bag with Ryan Day’s face on it?