Let's understand that a university's offer and a student athlete's commitment are non-binding. They are similar to letters of intent and are expressions of interest. Many factors come into play until the deal is done or voided. Until national signing day there is no legal agreement. There's nothing illegal or morally wrong with the process. The problem stems with the amount of attention that social media has given to the process.
Let's understand that a university's offer and a student athlete's commitment are non-binding. They are similar to letters of intent and are expressions of interest. Many factors come into play until the deal is done or voided. Until national signing day there is no legal agreement. There's nothing illegal or morally wrong with the process. The problem stems with the amount of attention that social media has given to the process.
The title doesn't say "Return to Prominence, Glory, etc." it simple says "return". I wouldn't t call the last seven years as an example of what anyone wanted Michigan football to be. Remember it's not all about wins and losses. It's about being fair, competent and respected. We were none of those. Harbaugh has restored the integrity of the program. All I expect is that we see class, effort and professionalism in the process. So far, I have not been disappointed.
Not sure why you have an issue with someone who bleeds blue and tells it like it is. Or would you prefer that all of the missteps that have occurred over the past seven plus years be swept under the rug? If it wasn't for the outpouring of discontent and relentless outcries to end the madness we might still be in the same situation being led to slaughter and told that's what we prefer and should like.
I think John does a great job telling the story while letting the reader make his own opinion. So what if he makes a buck doing so.
I totally agree. I'm tired of watching UM coaches recruit very qualified and successful athletes over the past 8+ years only to try to coach them to learn a new system and/or do something different than what brought them success. What is it with Michigan coaches that makes them brain dead and think you can coach/teach a player the "Michigan" way (whatever that is) instead of coaching to the strengths of the player? Once a player has to "think" about what he is doing instead of instinctively reacting, you have a problem, ie Devin Gardner.
Do we recruit players just because they are good or because they fit our system? Is our system broke or do we even have a system? The next coach needs to be smart enough to know that UM is at its lowest level and has to be rebuilt. He also has to know how to rebuild it to be competitive not only in Big Ten football but ultimately on a national level. Being a Michigan man and thinking smashmouth football and three yards and a cloud of dust will work just won't cut it.
Let's understand that this all began under Bill Martin's watch. He did a very good job of building the financial portion of the program without upsetting tradition or the integrity of University but failed miserably in the athletic side. First he failed to honor Lloyd Carr's initial retirement date and did nothing to line up a replacement. Second, when he finally realized, a year later, that Lloyd was serious, he botched the search. Third and most important, when he did find a candidate who may have been a decent coach, it unfortunately was one not capabale or aware of what coaching in the Big Ten and for Michigan meant or required. It should be noted that as bad as the team was, mainly from players bailing and transferring and a different style of offense without qualified personnel, the fans still supported the team, albeit with some frustration.
Then along comes Brandon with his super ego and attempts to build the program in his image. The only thing that was truly needed at that time was a fundamentally strong football program. The new buildings, score boards, etc were just icing on the cake, and in some instances perfume on a pig! Instead he hires Brady Hoke, a mildly successful, at best, coach without great results as a head coach but someone who ultimately would be a yes-man and not upset Dave's apple cart. It is evident that Brady, while he is a fine individual, is not Big Ten head coaching material by how he talks, what he says, and most importantly how he manages the football team and program. His best year was his first with Rich Rod's recruits. So now we have the perfect storm, an egomaniac running the athletic department in his own vision, a mediocre coach and a poorly coached team. I truly believe the players are capable and giving it their all, but based on how they are coached it's not working. At this point, the frustration at all levels is at an all-time high.
We no longer are at a point of transition, we need to implement damage control and rebuild. A portion of the first step is complete, replace the AD and restore faith in the department and good customer relationships (students, employees and fans). Once the new AD is located, we can then find a capable coach, and rebuild the team. Understand, that like the Rich Rod transition, we are losing committments from recruits and may lose some existing players and will have to endure a rebuilding period. And unlike our opponent from the south, we aren't taking a finely tuned machine through a seamless transition with a very, new coach. We have some serious work to do.
No matter who thinks what, we have problems in a lot of places that effects everyone and have a lot of work to do. Let's put it all behind us hope we learned from our past mistakes and successes and get it right this time. GO BLUE!
Shows no class and poor coaching. The parent of those 115 kids has no control and no idea of what to do. It's too bad we have to watch this and be a part of it.
i agree that we should have never needed a reception at this time. Unfortunately it was not a reception per item 3 of the definition of a reception, as once you are going down out of bounds and the ball comes loose it's an incomplete pass.
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