John U. Bacon: "If I had a guess" one year from now, Brad Bates will be the AD and one of the two Harbaughs will be the HC
John U. Bacon, just wrapped an interview on the Hugh Show. When asked to guess who will be the HC of Michigan football one year from now, after giving several disclaimers and noting that it was just his guess, stated that one year from now, Brad Bates would be the AD and one of the two Harbaughs would be the HC.
He also said earlier in the interview that from talking to people who he knows who are close to Miles, Harbaugh and Harbaugh, he does not believe that any of that group would accept the HC spot with Brandon as AD.
Sorry, no link, as it was a radio interview.
October 8th, 2014 at 5:24 PM ^
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October 8th, 2014 at 6:11 PM ^
October 8th, 2014 at 5:27 PM ^
But I'm going to try to make this the last post I read for the rest of the season.
October 8th, 2014 at 5:57 PM ^
Then you'll miss the Brandon firing and Harbough hiring posts.
October 8th, 2014 at 5:28 PM ^
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October 8th, 2014 at 5:29 PM ^
me too
October 8th, 2014 at 6:29 PM ^
October 8th, 2014 at 5:34 PM ^
"...he does not believe that any of that group would accept the HC spot with Brandon as AD."
We all know know the media, fans and talking heads have a low opinion of DB but this is the first disent I have heard from the coaching community. I wonder how widespread this is?
October 8th, 2014 at 6:34 PM ^
I could be mistaken, but I believe Brian said something similar on a recent podcast.
October 8th, 2014 at 5:32 PM ^
And did not just Wing that
October 8th, 2014 at 5:34 PM ^
I doubt Jim would go to the Raiders. They are more of a dumpster fire than we are. Not to mention the organization is arguably the worst run NFL franchise.
October 8th, 2014 at 5:40 PM ^
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October 8th, 2014 at 5:36 PM ^
October 8th, 2014 at 5:59 PM ^
I'm resigned to the fact that we could hire Fielding Yost's ghost and there still would be factions against it. It's just who we are.
Just make a good hire and move on.
October 8th, 2014 at 6:39 PM ^
Who the hell would hire some hillbilly from West Virginia who can't even say "Michigan" properly? Dude's not a Michigan Man (TM)!
October 8th, 2014 at 7:50 PM ^
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October 8th, 2014 at 10:47 PM ^
Jamie Morris was fired rather harshly by Dave Brandon. So it might work out better for Morris as well.
October 8th, 2014 at 5:37 PM ^
He has nothing and just threw that out there to get the idiot that does the Huge show some run.
There is nothing to see here, move along.
October 8th, 2014 at 10:42 PM ^
Yep, that totally sounds like JUB.
October 9th, 2014 at 12:33 AM ^
October 8th, 2014 at 5:38 PM ^
makes me think Bacon has got some onions.
October 8th, 2014 at 5:39 PM ^
It'd be awesome.
October 8th, 2014 at 5:39 PM ^
As others have mentioned, he did put the big disclaimer out there that it was a guess, so basically we are still in "Wait and see" mode even in an environment of rampant speculation, but I will say one thing about his guess - the guess actually made me smile, and right now, tht's rather an accomplishment when it comes to this season.
October 8th, 2014 at 5:40 PM ^
Just because he chose to go to the NFL doesn't mean anything about his relationship with Dave. The fact that DB never revealed that Harbaugh didn't want to come probably earned him some goodwill if anything.
October 8th, 2014 at 6:00 PM ^
Actually, in response to a question at a press conference, DB specifically stated that he had spoken with Harbaugh and was sure that Harbaugh wanted to go to the NFL.
October 8th, 2014 at 5:40 PM ^
These people that say Harbaugh isn't coming here. Name your sources please.
October 8th, 2014 at 5:47 PM ^
Don't joke with me like that Bacon.
October 8th, 2014 at 5:50 PM ^
I came.
October 8th, 2014 at 5:52 PM ^
I don't wanna be right.
October 8th, 2014 at 5:56 PM ^
but he's just throwing red meat to his audience here. One of his favorite phrases is "nobody knows anything" and in this situation, that applies to him, too.
October 8th, 2014 at 6:04 PM ^
As much as I want it to believe it to be true, here's what I think is closer to the reality: J.U.B., having been steeped in Michigan lore for as long as he has, is a true believer. J.U.B. really wants it to be the case that Brandon is gone, and a Harbaugh is coming to rescue the program. I want that too. But it doesn't seem very likely.
October 8th, 2014 at 6:41 PM ^
...to give up on this is to return to the coal-mine-black realities of the season. I'd rather consciously embrace dumb optimism at this point. It may not be a real place, but it's a happier place.
October 8th, 2014 at 6:01 PM ^
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October 8th, 2014 at 6:02 PM ^
And these comments don't help him in future, but then again, if there is a new athletic department administration, then how can anyone deny this guy a free press pass?
Because he is critical of the administration? That is pretty fucking weak.
October 8th, 2014 at 6:02 PM ^
I do remember reading in his book that he already had heard the rumblings of Brady Hoke being Michigan's next coach either early in richrod's 3rd year, or sometime during or just after his second season....by all means he was correct on that account, hopefully he goes 2 for 2. I hope he found some wood to knock on after his prediction.
October 8th, 2014 at 6:08 PM ^
I would not rule out Steve Addazio as the head coach. I would be OK with him. He coached under Urban and has done well in two years at BC
October 8th, 2014 at 6:45 PM ^
October 8th, 2014 at 10:55 PM ^
Addazio was coaching at Temple and did okay for a year with Al Golden's talent...
Then he did basically nothing and went to Boston College.
7-6 and 3-2 at Boston College is not what Michigan needs at this point.
/smh
October 8th, 2014 at 6:15 PM ^
October 8th, 2014 at 6:18 PM ^
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October 9th, 2014 at 12:39 AM ^
October 8th, 2014 at 6:18 PM ^
Brandon would have hired Harbaugh in a second... pay attention people.. . he was actually miffed that Harbaugh rebuffed him and you can hear it in his press conference.... read between the lines and its quite apparent, that Harbaugh wanted to go to the pros.
October 8th, 2014 at 6:20 PM ^
October 8th, 2014 at 6:37 PM ^
In the espn article on Harbaugh, I was struck by him saying that you really can't afford to have any bad coaches on your entire staff, and that's why he has such a history of turnover with his position coaches. This philosophy contrasts sharply to Hoke's loyalty to his staff, and seems like a better way to operate. Bacon is really the only voice out there that gives me any hope there's a chance we get one of these guys. Most other signs point to them staying in the NFL, but he's quite credible so it's hard to know what to think.