What do you think lies in the future for Hoke?
Assuming the inevitable happens after this season, where do you think Hoke will wind up in the coming years? He's already had his shot at his dream job, but do you think he will still have the fire/passion to coach again some place else? Will he settle into a DC position or DL position at a top school?
November 18th, 2014 at 1:33 PM ^
My HS alma mater needs a new "Get Back" coach. Ours is retiring after a long, successful career. No sideline violations in 20+ years.
November 18th, 2014 at 7:27 PM ^
I grew up in the suburb adjecent to Hoke's hometown of Kettering, OH. My HS is terrible at football, rocks the maize and blue (ok we call it blue and gold, but whatever, it's Michigan colors), and well, probably could use a coach of Hoke's caliber.
Go Jacks!
November 19th, 2014 at 7:35 AM ^
November 18th, 2014 at 1:33 PM ^
Just a guess.
November 18th, 2014 at 1:33 PM ^
November 18th, 2014 at 2:59 PM ^
In all sincerity he's a good guy and it just didn't work out here. His probable rightful place is back in the MAC somewhere. Maybe he goes back to his alma mater Ball State.
November 18th, 2014 at 3:58 PM ^
I've heard Kansas has an opening.
November 18th, 2014 at 4:17 PM ^
November 18th, 2014 at 1:34 PM ^
A lot of these....
I really miss Elvis!
November 18th, 2014 at 1:34 PM ^
Endorsement deal for Beats headphones.
November 18th, 2014 at 2:24 PM ^
Dr. Dre better hook it up
November 18th, 2014 at 2:50 PM ^
As for Hoke, jobwise I don't know what the incentive is for him to be a coach somewhere else. He's at his dream job right now and if he loses it he'll have enough money that he doesn't have to work again.
I know he puts a lot of emphasis on helping mold young men, but maybe Michigan could give him an outlet for that through the AD at some point.
November 18th, 2014 at 4:13 PM ^
The AD can't keep Hoke hanging around. That would be very uncomfortable for a lot of people. And would likely lead to various factions in the AD.
He just needs to go.
November 18th, 2014 at 4:19 PM ^
Unless you have some sort of inside info I could just as easily state that he needs to stay to make a comfortable environment for a lot of people and quell factions in the AD.
Hoke shouldn't be meddling in the football program after he's gone but it would be a giant failure all around if he wants to stay involved at Michigan and is kicked to the curb.
November 18th, 2014 at 4:44 PM ^
Hoke could "mold" these young men
November 18th, 2014 at 4:52 PM ^
Early scouting reports are saying they're really effing fast, although they do take the occasional taunting penalty.
November 18th, 2014 at 5:42 PM ^
Too bad they're soft, break easily, and gophers eat them for breakfast.
November 18th, 2014 at 3:20 PM ^
The internet is closed for the rest of the day.
November 18th, 2014 at 3:48 PM ^
struck me as extremely hilarious.
November 18th, 2014 at 3:48 PM ^
struck me as extremely hilarious.
November 18th, 2014 at 1:34 PM ^
Head coach at smaller school or NFL.
November 18th, 2014 at 1:44 PM ^
You think he has the chops to be a HC in the NFL? DL coach maybe.
Having said that, I think Hoke's passion for coaching revolves around being able to impact young players. By the time they get to the NFL they are kind of a finished product as far as moral fiber and molding into "young men" is concerned. I don't see him staying in the NFL as a DL coach long if that's the direction he goes in the short term. He's a college football coach at heart and will find himself a better fit at a smaller school I think.
November 18th, 2014 at 1:59 PM ^
Yeah, I should have been more specific. I was thinking position coach in the NFL. It would be an easier gig for him to get while he figures out what he wants to do next.
November 18th, 2014 at 1:35 PM ^
i imagine he'll sit on his buyout for a while, then go back to coaching mid-majors like before. at least now he has a record > .500
November 18th, 2014 at 1:37 PM ^
But if he doesn't send me $6 Million by the end of the year, he will instead get fired from Michigan.
November 18th, 2014 at 1:38 PM ^
Where he will get paid to not talk about injuries........or anything
November 18th, 2014 at 2:08 PM ^
Too Soon???
November 18th, 2014 at 2:25 PM ^
November 18th, 2014 at 3:59 PM ^
I think he was surprised the BWW bowl involved football rather than more of this.
November 18th, 2014 at 1:39 PM ^
He'll take a year off and then land at a smaller program someplace as a HC. He's a good guy and prolly a decent coach - just not at a program as large as Michigan's with all that goes with the job here outside of football.
November 18th, 2014 at 1:39 PM ^
November 18th, 2014 at 4:10 PM ^
This is what I have been thinking for a while. I would be okay with him getting a decent job as an associate AD or something. He is a great man to have representing Michigan, just not as its coach.
November 18th, 2014 at 1:39 PM ^
He's very likable, a very good recruiter, and truly seems to love his work. It just didn't work out for him on college's biggest stage. He'll be a very good mid-major HC somewhere, and I wish him all the best.
November 18th, 2014 at 1:40 PM ^
I'd guess Coach Hoke will get into broadcasting and end up in the booth for ESPN as a color man.
November 18th, 2014 at 1:45 PM ^
speaking elloquence for tv.
November 18th, 2014 at 1:53 PM ^
Waddya mean? He could make up any words he needs.
"The running back is down with a boo boo..."
"The offense needs some more physicality."
He could be the next John Madden.
November 18th, 2014 at 2:40 PM ^
November 18th, 2014 at 3:13 PM ^
..we did not execute.
November 18th, 2014 at 1:53 PM ^
There are many future options for Hoke and there's a decent chance he'll land on his feet and be fine, but TV/Radio is absolutely not in the cards.
November 18th, 2014 at 5:39 PM ^
... the key job requirement for being a color guy is not having the speaking elloquence for TV.
November 18th, 2014 at 1:39 PM ^
He and his buddy Dave could probably open up a pizza shop.
November 18th, 2014 at 1:45 PM ^
Hoke likes hot dogs best.
November 18th, 2014 at 1:43 PM ^
I think he pulls a Tressel and becomes the president of the Eastern Michigan Eagles.
November 18th, 2014 at 1:41 PM ^
A dog maybe a cat.
November 18th, 2014 at 1:42 PM ^
He coaches DL for Ohio State in an effort to spurn Michigan for letting him go from his dream job.
*I know this won't happen but I have bad luck at times
November 18th, 2014 at 1:44 PM ^
Why to recruiting writers always say so and so spurned a team for another when they commit? Do they all display contempt toward the school they dont choose?! I doubt it.
November 18th, 2014 at 1:45 PM ^
What happens to all people throughout their lives:
death and taxes.
November 18th, 2014 at 1:46 PM ^
he's probably going to drink a lot of miller lites, eat far too many chicken wings and enjoy his big fat buyout check. Maybe he'll take up world of warcraft? And then in about a year he'll climb back on the old coaching wagon and lead the Eastern Michigan Eagles to a 3-9 record.