The Deal is *almost?* Done [OP's title edited]
https://twitter.com/nickbaumgardner/status/1347387889689260039?s=19
[Edited, as Baumgardner's tweet doesn't call it a "done deal".
Put down your pitchforks and extinguish your torches, please
-rob f ]
January 8th, 2021 at 6:12 AM ^
Yes, I think that the story is leavened with a bit of such logic. And that a lot of the bells and whistles get magnified to help Jim save face.
And I assume that announcements about new coaches accompany the story so that press attention is focused on program developments, too. I hope that's the case, because--honestly--the wait has sometimes made it seem that Jim held too many of the cards.
Now the question for fans is: Can you accept that we never beat OSU? Because that's just not something that Jim can pull from a hat.
January 8th, 2021 at 7:01 AM ^
"Now the question for fans is: Can you accept that we never beat OSU?"
No. I cannot accept that we will never beat OSU again. If that's the agreement, he needs to be fired - not extended. And yes, I agree that is the agreement with an extension. Warde proves he isn't up to the job if this crap is signed.
And it's not just losing to OSU. The team has looked in inconsistent poo for 4 years.
January 7th, 2021 at 11:49 PM ^
Or perhaps Warde tested the waters with some of the likely candidates while Harbaugh was doing the same in the NFL and this was the best outcome for both parties?
January 7th, 2021 at 11:28 PM ^
He’d earn a lot more in the NFL.
He’s showing his dedication to Michigan and that, since he hasn’t taken Michigan to the level he wanted and was expected at his old salary, he’s willing to earn it his pay.
Nothing wrong with that.
January 8th, 2021 at 7:59 AM ^
What this tells me is the reaction to his availability for NFL jobs was met with the thunderous yawn it deserved. We’re stuck with him at least for one more year because the buyout was preposterously high and paying it simply won’t fly at Michigan this year. For better or worse this isn’t Auburn or Texas(and given they hired, respectively, Boise St. dude and Steve Sarkisian that’s probably a good thing).
This might work out, but I doubt it. In any case let’s not pretend this is the best case scenario for either Harbaugh or Manuel.
January 8th, 2021 at 8:29 AM ^
He would earn nothing in the NFL because no one wants him. What part of that is hard to understand ??
January 7th, 2021 at 11:39 PM ^
I'm glad there will be lots of money left over for free-agent signings.
January 7th, 2021 at 11:42 PM ^
What are the incentives, though? If he gets that $8 million for anything less than a national championship, Warde's gotta go.
January 8th, 2021 at 7:37 AM ^
How about it goes up to $6 mill to beat OSU/win BIG10 title and goes up to $8 mill if he wins a national championship? Seems fair. This would be a good contract for us (and maybe for Harbaugh to light fire under his ass). Those that are opposed to the lowered salary just don't want him as the coach, which is fine, but it's clear people are just trying to draft an argument against it because they just don't want him here anymore.
January 8th, 2021 at 12:28 AM ^
These reports feel like a strategic leak by the AD to put pressure on JH to shit or get off the pot. Why else are multiple sources in the AD all of a sudden talking about this to legit reporters?
January 8th, 2021 at 10:26 AM ^
Exactly!
For all of the "he really wants to be here" folks...no he doesn't. An offer has likely been on the table for several weeks now. If he really wanted to be here, it would have been signed a long time ago, because the longer he drags this out, the more difficult it gets to make the staff changes he needs to.
January 8th, 2021 at 9:45 AM ^
What other choice did he have? He has been shopping NFL jobs with, at minimum, the intent to gain leverage. There obviously wasn't much interest.
Recruiting has already suffered enough. Hopefully he signs the damn thing and starts to hire some people so he doesn't get lapped by O$U and PSU in recruiting.
January 7th, 2021 at 10:55 PM ^
Fuck you OP for lying through your teeth.
January 7th, 2021 at 11:03 PM ^
Hey Putin:
January 7th, 2021 at 10:46 PM ^
Deal is done? It says he's about to sign.
January 7th, 2021 at 10:51 PM ^
A title ‘Deal is not Done’ would be far more accurate. Nevertheless - I appreciate the details on the contract per Nick B (Spartan grad and passive/aggressive shot-taker against Michigan)
January 7th, 2021 at 10:59 PM ^
Amazing how people will take a clearly written tweet that says X and then post that the tweet said Y.
The tweet does not even come close to saying 'deal is done.'
It says 'expected to sign,' (same thing several other sources have said over the last week).
Only new info is the base and incentive amounts.
My question: How much is the incentive bonus for competent clock management at the end of the half?
January 7th, 2021 at 11:16 PM ^
True. I do wonder if these incentives are really incentives or just a way to appease fans. Like is 7 wins going to net him the other $4 mil or is it beating OSU. The base salary really means nothing at this point with knowing the incentives.
January 7th, 2021 at 10:47 PM ^
That tweet doesn't say the deal is done. It says he's expected to sign soon. He hasn't signed yet.
January 7th, 2021 at 10:51 PM ^
The only remaining detail is the life insurance premium.
January 7th, 2021 at 10:48 PM ^
Source tells The Athletic Michigan and Jim Harbaugh are close to finalizing a five-year deal
The deal is not done. Your clickbait title is not appreciated.
January 7th, 2021 at 10:52 PM ^
I'm sure the moms can throw a question mark up there if they feel it's necessary.
January 7th, 2021 at 10:54 PM ^
Calling mods Moms - feeling the vodka over there?
January 7th, 2021 at 11:07 PM ^
You must be new
January 7th, 2021 at 11:09 PM ^
^ my thoughts exactly
January 7th, 2021 at 11:13 PM ^
2 years 11 months - I guess that puts me in the slow learner category
January 7th, 2021 at 11:14 PM ^
Title edited, comrade Vlad.
Be better.
January 7th, 2021 at 11:27 PM ^
Russia escapes without consequence once again
January 7th, 2021 at 11:45 PM ^
Thanks, Rob. Without my Cyrillic keyboard, accuracy occasionally suffers.
January 7th, 2021 at 10:49 PM ^
Chengelis says that that the deal hasn’t been signed or finalized yet, though it may happen “in the next few days.”
I wouldn’t be surprised if they waited until Monday to announce it so the title game overshadows it.
January 7th, 2021 at 11:15 PM ^
Nothing more indicative of the complete lack of program progress than going from 2014: OSU wins national title, Jim Harbaugh signs with Michigan, to 2021: OSU wins national title, Harbaugh's new contract value is cut in half
Waving the white flag on being competitive. The ad only cares about kids graduating and nobody getting arrested. Home losses to MSU and 3-4 blowout losses a year are considered acceptable now apparently
January 7th, 2021 at 11:34 PM ^
Let's face it, you don't give a shit about the value, you just wanted Harbaugh gone.
Say what you mean, don't pretend you're upset over the $$$, give yourself some credit.
January 8th, 2021 at 1:34 AM ^
"The ad only cares about kids graduating and nobody getting arrested"
He nonchalantly says like it's a bad thing.
Where do these clowns come from?
January 7th, 2021 at 10:50 PM ^
.... and how does this seem somehow the right move? We’re paying him half his salary with a minimum buyout. And expectations are as low as they’ve ever been.
So... the college saves money to put a lesser product on the field. Michigan sometimes is so painfully practical.
January 7th, 2021 at 10:57 PM ^
Nothing about it makes sense. All it says from a athletic department status is the results of the last few seasons are not OK for an $8m a year coach, but perfectly OK for one making $4m.
January 7th, 2021 at 11:00 PM ^
So... as a big time donor can I get a refund??
January 7th, 2021 at 11:05 PM ^
It says that the AD 1) wants to give him one more shot, but 2) not at the money he was making. If what has happened over the last couple of years continues, he’s gone (which now won’t cost the AD as much as it did before).
January 7th, 2021 at 11:00 PM ^
+1 for your username and Tommy pic.
RIP Rob Garrison
January 7th, 2021 at 11:02 PM ^
Who said it’s the right move?
They gave him an out, a chance to part on “good” terms. whether he tried or not, he couldn’t get an NFL job and now has no choice but to accept it. I’m sure if he signs he’ll spin it as “I didn’t get it done and need to do better and I’m betting on myself to do better”
January 7th, 2021 at 11:51 PM ^
Given the timing, I have to also think this is exactly how it played out.
January 7th, 2021 at 10:51 PM ^
and Michigan capitulates to a coach who has already peaked at UM and clearly would have left if he could save face and fall upwards
At this rate Ryan Day to Jax and Matt Campbell will be the next OSU coach to go 5-0 against us
January 7th, 2021 at 10:51 PM ^
As is my general feeling towards UM football these days...meh
January 7th, 2021 at 10:59 PM ^
It’s weird how much interest I’ve lost through all of this. At least a new coach would have been able to breathe some life into the team. I don’t think I’ve never been as “meh” about the program as I am now.
January 7th, 2021 at 10:58 PM ^
Old news and Harbaugh has not signed anything yet. Michigan football is a mixture of the Young and the Restless, Barnum and Bailey, and the BOZO show.
January 7th, 2021 at 10:58 PM ^
While I am in no way happy or inspired by Harbaugh probably returning, at least they appear to finally have this situation sorted out. Now please get to work on signing a DC and some new position coaches who can maximize our current talent and bring in even more top-flight talent.