January 8th, 2011 at 5:24 PM ^
Not speaking for all fans, but hasn't this blog has been pro-RR since his hire? Who are these RR haters that you speak of? I remember a time when a man would cry at his computer after he said something negative about RR, and receive subsequent backlash, harsh and unforgiving. Am I missing something, Shirley?
January 8th, 2011 at 5:49 PM ^
i guess you haven't visited since the Wisky game... Pro Rich people like me were denigrated every time we posted.
January 8th, 2011 at 5:57 PM ^
That was only three games removed from his firing. The tide had already turned.
I am speaking about many moons ago, when no comment that questioned RR went unpunished.
"Boy that Toledo game was hard to watch. I'm not sure about this RR guy."
"Burn in hell, you nonbeliever. The cupboard was bare. He doesn't have his people yet, fucktard. Viva, revolution. LOL, IMO, FWIW, FAIL, FML..... Never question our god of football."
January 8th, 2011 at 5:58 PM ^
well the cupboard was bare.
January 8th, 2011 at 6:00 PM ^
Hey, I'm not debating that.
January 9th, 2011 at 3:42 AM ^
I was really referring to the overall fan-base and journalistic coverage. You know, the "he's not a Michigan Man" crap that has come from all over. Here we had the power to neg-bomb people to Bolivia. In the newspapers, not so much.
January 8th, 2011 at 5:24 PM ^
on and on and on. As far as RR is concerned, what he did before he got to Michigan meant nothing to me once he was the coach. The only track record that matters is the last three years. I'm not going to rehash all the reasons he was fired but having abysmal performances in two of the three aspects of the game in the third year was reason enough for me.
January 9th, 2011 at 3:45 AM ^
I understand why he was fired. I disagree with the conclusion. That makes me unhappy with Dave Brandon. Your comment didn't respond to what I posted.
Edit: I don't know if this is actually a reply to my comment because of the page break. If it turns out that it wasn't, my bad!
January 8th, 2011 at 5:47 PM ^
cause the DB hating is freaking moronic.
At least there was evidence against Rich. There is absolutely nothing against DB. Only impatient chicken little who think they know how to manage a D1 athletic program.
You people make a lot of assumptions.
DB has been elected as regent for this university, held multiple CEO positions, and AD for this university. I doubt he is worrying what some internet morons think he is a bad AD.
January 9th, 2011 at 3:46 AM ^
I especially agree with the fact that Dave Brandon doesn't care what any of us think. On the other hand, I do maintain that the piped-in music counts as evidence against him (i.e. not understanding the culture, ironically).
This is just so ... frustrating. I want a super sweet coach that will make us a winning team, and his athletic department is so damned tight-lipped about any and all possibilities. We're almost a week in and still have Hoke and Miles swirling around the bowl as the best candidates. Most of us are on here right now because we like to think about college football, and speculating about who will take over our own football program plays right into that enjoyment.
Now, to combine the two points: it doesn't matter if people are hysterically anti-DB all of a sudden. He doesn't care what we think, and his feelings won't be hurt by any of it. Plus, this will make the makeup sex all the more incredible when he hires a crack candidate and we do a face-palm and say "oh, he had it figured out all along!"
January 8th, 2011 at 5:18 PM ^
TO$U = fail on mgoblog. I know the coaching search has everyone going crazy, but seriously this isn't nam there are rules.
January 8th, 2011 at 5:00 PM ^
Its going to be super interesting to find out who DB has talked to. I feel like we have eliminated all of the people we suspect will get the job. This one looks like its coming out of left field.
January 8th, 2011 at 5:12 PM ^
Miles and Hoke are still very much in play. Were it going to be Hoke, maybe like this would have been wrapped up already, but H******* did not officially make his choice until yesterday (death to the 49ers), and as late as Wednesday I heard UM was still a possibility for him.
January 8th, 2011 at 5:01 PM ^
January 8th, 2011 at 5:01 PM ^
Just pass the phone over.... a simple phone call will get either a MAC, Big Sky or the coach at Mt. Union Universty over and introduce him as the new UM Coach..........
January 8th, 2011 at 5:03 PM ^
Dave Brandon took the Pepsi Challenge in 1982 and still hasn't made a decision.
January 8th, 2011 at 5:15 PM ^
snap.
January 8th, 2011 at 5:12 PM ^
N220DF (Dominos plane): Was in Scottsdale yesterday, flew to Las Vegas for the night. Has since returned to Scottsdale, and is scheduled to fly to Dallas tonight.
N929SR (Rogel plane): Suppose to be in the air to Westchester, PA, but is delayed.
The most obvious conclusion here is that DB is going to interview Wade Phillips.
January 8th, 2011 at 5:17 PM ^
The most obvious conclusion is that DB is busy getting hookers and blow in Vegas while he should be hiring our next coach.
January 8th, 2011 at 5:14 PM ^
It's like a repeat of three years ago. Everyday I wake up checking this site to see if there is any mention of a sailboat to make it all complete.
January 8th, 2011 at 5:16 PM ^
January 8th, 2011 at 5:23 PM ^
Gregg Henson: who dat?
January 8th, 2011 at 5:47 PM ^
Longtime local radio guy, now in Texas IIRC.
January 8th, 2011 at 5:32 PM ^
But Jennifer Hamm (the person who tweeted (re-tweeted? I'm still trying to figure this twitter business out) that is from Fox 2. They have proven to be highly reliable recently...
January 8th, 2011 at 5:19 PM ^
Maybe the reason Patterson and Jimbo Fisher's contracts were extended all of a sudden are because DB has asked for permission to speak with them. Just because we don't know who he is talking to doesn't mean he isn't talking.
January 8th, 2011 at 5:23 PM ^
Dallas. Where is Les? Is he still in Dallas or back at LSU?
January 8th, 2011 at 6:23 PM ^
Who is LM agent lives there.
January 8th, 2011 at 5:25 PM ^
what the message board on scout is reporting that Jon Gruden is Interviewing for Job.
January 8th, 2011 at 5:30 PM ^
The amount of panic on here still astounds me. I'm not sure what people expected. Coaching searches never go as planned, and Brandon hasn't let any rumors about the search get out.
January 8th, 2011 at 5:30 PM ^
Sorry forgot the link
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January 8th, 2011 at 5:38 PM ^
January 8th, 2011 at 5:45 PM ^
The Scout people seem to think there has been contact. Who knows.
January 8th, 2011 at 5:55 PM ^
From Balas at The Wolverine
There's nothing concrete out there about Gruden to Michigan. At all. That would be out of left field and wouldn't make sense.
I think it's Les Miles and that if Les is comfortable with what he hears, he'll be the next Michigan coach. Brandon will, of course, be able to say that the timetable makes sense (which it does, given what he's said about respecting coaches with their teams).
I think we'll know one way or another by Monday.
January 8th, 2011 at 6:00 PM ^
Les as the head coach, Brady as dc, we would dominate.
January 8th, 2011 at 6:55 PM ^
That would be a fairly brilliant move when it comes to the internal politics Brandon is said to be dealing with. It's also brilliant on another level in that it actually turns to some of the products it's produced. Let's use our own strengths rather than running around like a bunch of panicked old women for the biggest name.
January 9th, 2011 at 11:07 AM ^
It would give us a clear succession plan after Miles retires, I'd fully support a move like this if it could be arranged.
January 8th, 2011 at 6:49 PM ^
What's Moeller up to these days? Might as well throw his hat into the ring too.......
I'm going out drinking now to honor Gary.
January 8th, 2011 at 6:58 PM ^
I think Brandon thought Harbaugh was coming and they had a semi agreement in place beforehand. Then Harbaugh decided he wanted to try the pros and Brandon was left standing there in the wind. We will probably never know for sure or will not know in the near future because if its the case it would completely undermine whoever we hire. The vibe I got in Brandon's press conference was that he was a little upset with Harbaugh. I could be completely off base, but just my gut reaction when he brought Harbaugh up.
I think were Brandon may have failed is not having a back up plan if Harbaugh changed his mind. I will still wait and see how it all plays out. We wont know if this is an epic fail on Brandon's part for a few years regardless of who is hired. Brandon is obviously an intelligent person, but I think Martin was/is intelligent also and we know how his coaching choice turned out.
January 8th, 2011 at 7:38 PM ^
January 9th, 2011 at 11:18 AM ^
There is a lot a banter about DB and plan B's and plan C's. While it is necessary to have a backup plan, too much contingency planning can also lead to indecision and inactivity. Identify the risks, mitigate them as best you can, and move forward.