Harbaugh Debunks NFL Rumors
"This is a choreographed message that comes up at this time every year before signing day," Harbaugh told ESPN this weekend. "It's people spreading messages to further their own personal agenda.
"But I'm on record right here, right now: I'm not going anywhere. I'm staying at Michigan. We have big plans here, and there's a lot we want to accomplish."
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25490174/jim-harbaugh-says-leave-michigan-wolverines-nfl-coaching-jobs-emphasizes-big-plans-here
December 9th, 2018 at 11:52 AM ^
Let's execute those plans.
December 9th, 2018 at 11:54 AM ^
(As I posted in the other thread)...Yes, I just saw Schefter's report on NFL Countdown. He quoted JH basically saying it's an orchestrated attempt at negative recruiting. Good.
December 9th, 2018 at 11:57 AM ^
end of discussion.
I know people on this board don’t think he is the guy for the job, i respectfully disagree with that btw, but this was needed.
I was wondering when he was going to come out and say that.
December 9th, 2018 at 11:58 AM ^
Heard a rumor that Bush and Higdon not playing in the bowl game.
December 9th, 2018 at 12:01 PM ^
Where did you hear that?
December 9th, 2018 at 12:06 PM ^
Originated from a 247 board. 3rd hand info.
December 9th, 2018 at 12:10 PM ^
I guess we will see. On the one hand. it would be cool for them to skip it and have Michigan still win. On the other, a loss would be BAD for the team.
December 9th, 2018 at 12:04 PM ^
Can’t blame them.
December 9th, 2018 at 12:06 PM ^
I'm pretty sure Bush said in an interview a couple weeks back that he was in fact going to play in the bowl game.
December 9th, 2018 at 12:08 PM ^
Bush already announced the opposite a couple weeks ago, that he is going to play.
December 9th, 2018 at 12:08 PM ^
Bush already announced the opposite a couple weeks ago, that he is going to play.
December 9th, 2018 at 1:25 PM ^
That’s a relief. People never change their minds, particularly when it comes to Michigan football.
December 9th, 2018 at 12:01 PM ^
Go Blue
December 9th, 2018 at 12:08 PM ^
So sick of UM fans bashing him. Kids read this shit and don’t want to come because of all the negitivity!
To think many of you wanted Beline gone last season! Stop the nonsense and start being positive! You must want RR or Hoke back!
December 9th, 2018 at 12:28 PM ^
Dammit man, I can't find any mention of Beline anywhere. Them SOBs, they got rid of him!
December 9th, 2018 at 12:47 PM ^
The "fire Beilein" takes were complete garbage. I was never on board with that nonsense.
The difference between the two coaches is that Beilein had previously won B1G titles, beaten all rivals, and taken the team to the title game, while our football program has not done the same. Beilein was unjustly criticized then, but some of the criticism directed at Harbaugh is understandable.
Hell, even the "bad" Beilein teams improved drastically by season's end and were playing pretty good ball. You can't say the same for the football program.
December 9th, 2018 at 1:02 PM ^
Dude, the fire Beilein crowd was going loud and clear at this time last year. Well after a Big Ten title and the title game
December 9th, 2018 at 1:35 PM ^
I know, and it was stupid for so many to be calling for his head when he'd been a smashing success aside from a couple of down years.
I've always considered us fans to be blessed to have Beilein coaching the bball team, and I thought those takes were trash then. Football is a totally different situation.
December 9th, 2018 at 1:59 PM ^
2 years ago*
December 9th, 2018 at 2:22 PM ^
Didn't happen. You lost a year.
December 9th, 2018 at 3:02 PM ^
Here are two other differences...
College football has a lot more moving parts and the margin of error is significantly less. When Harbaugh took over UM was weakest at the two of the most important positions : QB and Oline. Fixing those, esp. Oline, can take years. UM has essentially had a lost decade of Oline development that is only just now starting to round the corner.
Second...all it takes is one play to alter a season in CFB. MSU's miracle punt block TD and OSU 'he was short' in DOUBLE OT...those were both single play, season altering plays. Flip those around and the narrative around Harbaugh today is drastically different.
December 9th, 2018 at 7:11 PM ^
Ya know I think it may be that people have realistic expectations for the basketball team and don't for football. We understand that Michigan basketball isn't a blue-blood and can't compete for the best recruits with the likes of Duke, Kansas, and Kentucky. It leads to more appreciation for success and blunting some of the failure. Not many were screaming about Beilein being a failure for losing to UK in 2014 or Villanova last year. But for some reason we expect our football program, in a declined rust-belt state that doesn't have particularly strong high school football, should be able to compete with the best and most favored of football programs in the country. Seems a bit delusional, honestly. We've almost never been at the top since the late 40's. I'm not sure that 10-2 isn't just the best Michigan can be. Maybe we just need a little luck for that best to be the best in the conference and haven't gotten it.
December 9th, 2018 at 12:26 PM ^
Hopefully this will stop those rumors other coaches use against Harbaugh this time of year.
December 9th, 2018 at 12:28 PM ^
Trying to decide whether Cris Carter's "sources" are from Alabama or Ohio State. Or both.
December 9th, 2018 at 12:31 PM ^
Fucking A he is staying - and every true Michigan fan hopes so. We remember the Richrod-Hoke days...
I think the retards at the RCMB are getting bored with their shitty football team and their consistently underachieving basketball team, and are creating troll accounts. Just look above and read some of the most recent posts - even during the Michigan-SC game yesterday.
May even be one or two bored, fat, unemployed Sparty trolls - though I know that doesnt narrow it down much.
The OSU game hurt - but better days are ahead for football, and our hoops team is 10-0, ranked #5, and going to be a great Jan-Apr.
Go Blue!!!
December 9th, 2018 at 12:50 PM ^
Yes. stay with harbaugh if you want mediocre teams and lose to osu every year
December 9th, 2018 at 1:01 PM ^
Sparty boy: You are not the dumbest person on the planet - but you better hope he doesn't die...
December 9th, 2018 at 1:15 PM ^
Another 1 week member.
Mods...you've got to start deleting these fuck sticks.
December 9th, 2018 at 1:59 PM ^
Urban's my bitch
December 9th, 2018 at 2:02 PM ^
I think this is the guy that has on the lakers, yankees, or patriots gear when you go to watch your home team. There is always someone better but being a fan has its fun moments. At least i know win, lose, or draw ill never be a troll trying to spread my misery to the world. Such a sad existence you must have. I hope you get the help you need.
-Tweets and likes
December 9th, 2018 at 3:40 PM ^
Maybe it's just because I'm old and didn't grow up with message boards, social media, etc., but what the hell possesses someone to create an account on a rivals site just for the purposes of being a dick for weeks at a time, maybe even years. I don't understand the psychology of this at all.
December 9th, 2018 at 1:25 PM ^
"bored, fat, unemployed Sparty trolls"
You could sharpen up your posts if you'd eliminate redundant words.
December 9th, 2018 at 3:23 PM ^
You could just call them Sparty trolls, the rest goes without saying.
December 9th, 2018 at 12:33 PM ^
I remember when many predicted 8-4 and 7-5 seasons following the Notre Dame game, with some respected members of this board saying Nebraska could be a loss. I remember when many called for Beilein’s head after two bad seasons. They were wrong and the vindication was sweet. It’ll be even sweeter this time around. Go Blue.
December 10th, 2018 at 7:46 AM ^
I will absolutely go on record and say I was an 8-4 guy. The O-line looked like a trainwreck, and I didn't realize our D would be that good.
I'd call that a successful season, given the improvements, with one, brutal, regression.
December 9th, 2018 at 12:46 PM ^
He gone. Hill knows what's up.
December 9th, 2018 at 1:07 PM ^
speaking of 'gone', when are you leaving?
December 9th, 2018 at 1:11 PM ^
Urbz is gone too. In disgrace which is the tradition at OSU.
December 9th, 2018 at 1:18 PM ^
Hopefully so are you. Very soon!
Sparty or OSU troll.
December 9th, 2018 at 12:47 PM ^
While they were only rumors, glad coach come out and said something.
Stand behind the coaches who want to coach here and the players who want to play here!
GO BLUE!
December 9th, 2018 at 1:03 PM ^
request OP change title to: "harbaugh confirm's xtramelanin's friday post on same topic".
he ain't leaving for nothing. maybe never, and certainly not for the next 5 years, minimum. he is home. the kids are home. mom/dad next door. he doesn't need the $ they'd wave at him. and he is not moving his large family until/unless they are grown and gone, and he has younguns. he is not going anywhere.
December 9th, 2018 at 1:04 PM ^
If you’re gonna stay here, start fucking winning. This is now going on Year 5—start making progress or NFL rumors will be the least of your worries (aka being axed).
Start learning from your mistakes and for the love of God institute a spread offense that doesn’t need to huddle or do a silent count every time! ND and OSU losses were so embarassing because our offense was so unprepared to be able to score quickly.
December 9th, 2018 at 1:06 PM ^
start winning? what you're really saying is 'never lose' given 3 of 4 seasons are 10+ wins. since we don't buy players and we don't juice, that is exceptionally unlikely.
December 9th, 2018 at 1:12 PM ^
3 of his 4 seasons have 10 wins, not 10+ wins so let’s be clear. Huge difference between going 10-3 and 12-1 or 11-2. Those 1-2 games each year could be a win over OSU or ND, both of which would help bring in more recruits.
Results and receuiting are positive feedback mechanisms—Jimmy’s gotta start showing he can actually win games against teams other than the BIG10 bottom-feeders, then he can recruit better, then he can win titles.
December 9th, 2018 at 1:19 PM ^
"Every person in the world knows how to do three things: Start a fire, pack a trunk and coach football"
TD Billy Taylor has all the answers everyone!
December 9th, 2018 at 2:38 PM ^
Identify for me where in that post I insinuated I know how to coach football.
I played football in high school but have never claimed to know how to coach it. Still, even the casual observer can tell that we need a more pass-oriented offense.
Fuck off with your attempts to misconstrue what I’m saying. Learn how to read and how to use a dictionary, fucking troll.
December 9th, 2018 at 1:19 PM ^
so tired of this take.
December 9th, 2018 at 1:28 PM ^
'jimmy'? you and 'jimmy' on a first name basis, or are you so uber-superior that guys like harbaugh are beneath you?
December 9th, 2018 at 1:57 PM ^
Winning record against PSU and Wisconsin aka “Bottom feeders”
Logic and reason have no place here though I guess.