December 2nd, 2014 at 4:45 PM ^
The Process.
The Process.
The Process.
December 2nd, 2014 at 4:46 PM ^
If the criteria for being the AD is simply not being an asshat, I think that qualifies a hell of a lot of people.
But, I did appreciate the way he handled the presser and I wouldn't mind seeing more of him.
December 2nd, 2014 at 4:46 PM ^
This was well-handled by Hackett, I think. He started off by praising Brady Hoke and his values and the things he has instilled into the program and took it from there really. It was balanced and tacful and probably about as good as it gets given the circumstances.
Interesting that MikeDeBord, though not a candidate, will handle the day-to-day administration of the program until a successor is found. He's handling questions very well though - it's definitely a different, more stiudied and open approach than Brandon's.
December 2nd, 2014 at 4:46 PM ^
Yeah he is sharp.
December 2nd, 2014 at 5:43 PM ^
Double-negative intended.
December 2nd, 2014 at 6:51 PM ^
David Brandon's press conferences were always all about David Brandon. Hackett's was all about the University of Michigan.
December 2nd, 2014 at 4:46 PM ^
Dear Donors and Friends,
As part of the Michigan Athletics Family, I want you to know that I have informed Brady Hoke that he will not be returning as our football coach.
I want to thank Brady for his hard work and effort on behalf of Michigan Football, this athletic department and the University. He has done a great job of molding these young men, making them accountable to each other, and focusing them on success in the classroom and in the community.
Brady has worked tirelessly and represented this program with class and integrity. I wanted to make sure that he received adequate time to exhibit the results that would come from his effort. I believe that Brady and our coaching staff had enough time to produce those results and unfortunately they are not there. I feel that moving in a different direction is the right decision.
Moving forward, my objective is to find the right coach for the University of Michigan. This individual will recruit the best student-athletes and put them in position to win in the classroom, on the field and in the community. That is what makes Michigan the world-class University that we all support with great enthusiasm.
Go Blue,
Jim
December 2nd, 2014 at 4:48 PM ^
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December 2nd, 2014 at 4:46 PM ^
Concur. I like this guy alot.
December 2nd, 2014 at 4:46 PM ^
He just about dropped a Harbaugh-Bomb talking about time frames for availability. "Whether they're in bowl games or whether they're...wherever they are."
December 2nd, 2014 at 4:47 PM ^
December 2nd, 2014 at 4:55 PM ^
Schiano running this program would make me cry.
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December 2nd, 2014 at 4:59 PM ^
Hackett is too smart to hire someone who everyone in the fanbase already hates.
December 2nd, 2014 at 5:10 PM ^
I was just up skiing on Jones Pass and I can confirm: Harbaugh is flying over Colorado right now!!!!
December 2nd, 2014 at 4:58 PM ^
I think he danced around the issue a couple of times.
December 2nd, 2014 at 5:01 PM ^
I noticed that too but for some reason was disappointed that he led with bowl games.
December 2nd, 2014 at 5:12 PM ^
December 2nd, 2014 at 5:34 PM ^
You actually believe that at somepoint that Harbaugh is likely going to be New Michigan HC. Dont make laugh, He not leaving the NFL,
December 2nd, 2014 at 5:02 PM ^
doooh!
December 2nd, 2014 at 5:09 PM ^
December 2nd, 2014 at 5:53 PM ^
He was guarded with his swim lanes reply. It's all good though. I enjoyed the presser.
December 2nd, 2014 at 4:48 PM ^
Brady Hoke wowed everyone in his first presser.
Dave Brandon gave a masterful defense in his response to Stretchgate.
My thought is that we should stop deciding what we think about people based on their first high-profile, scripted public speaking.
December 2nd, 2014 at 5:05 PM ^
in the opening presser is what we call a "Necessary, but not sufficient" step toward success. :)
Rob
December 2nd, 2014 at 5:31 PM ^
scholar.
December 2nd, 2014 at 4:46 PM ^
Hackett eats his Hershey bars with great ceremony.
December 2nd, 2014 at 5:19 PM ^
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December 2nd, 2014 at 5:34 PM ^
he was referring to the fact that he gave Hoke a typical annual coaching evaluation first, making sure to carefully respect that process ... before dropping the hammer. But yeah, I was wondering where he was going with that too and by the time he was done I forgot what he was even talking about.
December 2nd, 2014 at 5:55 PM ^
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December 2nd, 2014 at 4:47 PM ^
I'm impressed. Brandon always sounded like an arrogant MF'er even in the days of the pimp hand. Hackett really sounds like someone who owns what he knows but doesn't claim to know everything else. Plus in my experience, to be able to come across as compassionate as he really sounds means he really is that way.
December 2nd, 2014 at 4:47 PM ^
Well it's still going, but yeah he's doing a good job. He is handeling the q&a very well and looks like he'll take into account the necessary factors to make the right choice. He knows how important this hire is.
December 2nd, 2014 at 4:48 PM ^
A-FREAKING-MEN
December 3rd, 2014 at 3:29 AM ^
is that after saying he wanted to get rid of the "MIchigan Man" term, he turned right around and defined it for everyone, almost promoting it rather than ridding the world of it.
December 2nd, 2014 at 4:48 PM ^
December 2nd, 2014 at 5:07 PM ^
And I apologize about being nasty in the other thread. No offense intended. I kinda love Lloyd, and may have over-reacted. :)
Rob
December 2nd, 2014 at 7:02 PM ^
Carr is more responsible for Michigan's fall than either RR or Hoke (with a little bit of Bill Martin on the side for negligently not having a succession plan in place). Quit drinking the Kool-Aid.
December 3rd, 2014 at 4:56 PM ^
Obviously I strongly disagree, and weirdly, I don't even like Kool-aid! :) Thanks for offering, Jim!
All kidding aside, I think here is a lot of blame to go around. Personally, my top group is:
1. Coleman - It's my view that she did not adapt to the financial realities of the situation when RR was hired, and hamstrung Martin. Not providing leadership on new hire thereafter.
2. Martin - Despite doing a heck of a job and finding Rodriguez (a Carr suggestion..hmmm), he did not provide any sort of leadership to the Michigan community thereafter.
3. Brandon - Firing Rodriguez, and MANY other things that have been documented here.
4. Hoke - Not good at football coaching.
5. Rodriguez - Not fighting hard enough for his guy Casteel pre-hire. I know the situation was bad, but if he could have managed 2-3 more wins in 2008, it would have been huge. 1: Hiring Gerg to run 3-3-5.
6. Michigan Community that turned against Rodriguez cause they didn't like the accent, didn't like the spread, plus losing in first year. Yes, Carr is probably some part of this.
December 2nd, 2014 at 4:48 PM ^
"Getting rid of 'Michigan Man'". Thank you Hackett!
December 2nd, 2014 at 5:36 PM ^
No matter what, That your M.O. He should of just said that Where not going after anyone that has to be Michigan Man or Have no ties to the school. Just a Proven Track record.
December 2nd, 2014 at 7:06 PM ^
Your posts remind me of Billy Madison... "What you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul"
December 3rd, 2014 at 3:33 AM ^
word for word is an ironic way of insulting the intelligence of someone else's post. Have a Fresca and relax.
December 2nd, 2014 at 4:48 PM ^
I thought he was doing alright. He won me over when they started talking about the whole "Michigan Man" thing. Bad. Ass.
December 2nd, 2014 at 4:49 PM ^
He wants to get rid of the term "Michigan Man" .... I like that.
December 2nd, 2014 at 4:49 PM ^
He already knows who is coming... That much is obvious. He's a cool guy, but probably wouldn't be a good poker player... or he's doing it on purpose. He looks downright giddy.