Those who want Harbaugh, think about this

Most of his passes are either short screens or are blindingly open because of his threat to run / QB-Lead-Oh-Noes (which also significantly reduces the threat of the pass rush). He has shown the ability to throw some bullets and is gaining some long-ball touch, but he'd take a major hit in effectiveness if he were asked to throw from the pocket all day. However, I concede that Denard in a pro-style offense > Threet/Sheridammit in a spread offense.

I'd say we would suck.  We don't have the line, the right backs, the fullbacks, wideouts, or tight ends.  We have what would be a bunch of useless slots.  I think a lot of folks would transfer.  Prepare for more pain for 2-4 years as we transition back to a prostyle offense.  Harbaugh - 2-3 years of sucking.

yeah kb and when it comes down to it, a Quarterback is a Quarterback.  Just because one can run, doesn't mean he can't pass the ball.  Pryor was a dual threat and Ohio State has a pro-style offense.

Seriously, if there's one argument for keeping Rich Rodriguez around that leaves me cold, it's "we have a  bunch of spread formation guys so we can only run a spread offense so if we let RR go we're gonna suuuuuuuck for another four years.  This of course assumes that the next guy will have a rigid system that he will force in all at once without making any allowances for the players he actually has (remind you of anyone?)

If you want to avoid this, there's an easy way to do it: HIRE A FOOTBALL COACH RATHER THAN A SCHEME COACH.

Now that doesn't mean we throw RR overboard, or that Harbaugh is The Man.  But if we must replace Rodriguez, we make sure the new guy has a broad understanding of different strategies and systems, and can adapt until he has the athletes to run his preferred schemes.  That way we make the most of the players we have.

Everytime I saw a Michigan game this year he was up on the sideline getting the crowd into it and when he went in he was leading the offense down the field in a good drive!

So you're seriously going to sit Denard Robinson down?   Are you insane?   Did you actually watch any Michigan football this fall?

What's wrong is firing a coach after three years, when there has been improvement.  We can argue all day about how much, or break it down by offense and defense.  But we're in a bowl game.  (Wooh.)

I don't recall big-name coaches knocking down the walls to come and coach at Michigan three years ago.  Big-name coaches are watching now; and they'll cross Michigan off their lists if they think RR is being treated unfairly.  Three years is not enough time, unless the program is obviously flailing.  Any coach deserves five years, IMO, but at least 4.

And maybe DB can get Harbaugh, and even an assurance from him before he flips the switch.  But most of us can agree that it would be bumpy for a year or two with JH.  When you're improving each year, do you want to risk a step back?

Remember, this is the guy who said this:

"Michigan's...athletic department has ways to get borderline guys in, and when they're in, they steer them to courses in sports communications. They're adulated when they're playing, but when they get out, the people who adulated them won't hire them."

Does DB want to hire a guy who gave the University a black eye?  For the life of me, I can't understand why he would even say such a thing.  What did he gain from it?

DB needs to focus on finding a first-rate defensive coordinator, and giving him carte blanche.  RR can have some input in the decision, too.

So your saying a QB wouldn't want a former Michigan QB to come and be a mentor?  I think a QB will be the last to transfer. 

I doubt DG would leave.

As much as Denard (and to some extent, Devin) love RR, I really think they've fallen in love with the campus. I'm not sold that he/they'd transfer out.  Plus, if DG leaves, getting a new name would be a bitch

What if did and wore drag?