Coach Funk not leaving
scout tweet:
Forums: Rumors about Darrell Funk possibly going to Washington State... bit.ly/wzkYxe #goblue
hope it isn't true as we have some critical OL prospects making decisions in the next few days.
[ED:BISB - this rumor has been debunked by Sam Webb. Return to your Purdue-related celebratory drinking]
*edit (ish) - funny that sam webb would debunk this rumor and yet scout would still send that tweet out hours after he debunked it.
January 24th, 2012 at 10:00 PM ^
No. Sam Webb already came out and said it's a False rumor. No need to worry.
January 24th, 2012 at 10:00 PM ^
Sam Webb says this is not true #twitter
January 24th, 2012 at 10:00 PM ^
Rumour that has since been debunked by Sam.
January 24th, 2012 at 10:04 PM ^
gratzi.
January 24th, 2012 at 10:00 PM ^
He is not leaving.
January 24th, 2012 at 10:01 PM ^
Well that would suck.
Edit: WOO HOO We still have Funk!
January 24th, 2012 at 10:02 PM ^
When you click through to the link it says that those rumors are false.
January 24th, 2012 at 10:03 PM ^
Sam Webb (and you're not too shabby either)
January 24th, 2012 at 10:01 PM ^
Why he'd go from Michigan to wash state.. Doesn't make sense.
January 24th, 2012 at 10:01 PM ^
January 25th, 2012 at 10:44 AM ^
I believe Coach Funk would be their OC. Leach just hired Clay McGuire on Jan 13 to be his Offensive Line coach. They currently don't have an OC on board and it would make sense. Funk is a respected coach who understands offense at an extremely high level (because obviously hes a coach but more specifically because of the incredibly complex protection schemes. Hes never really had a bad season ever. Joined Ball State in 08 when they went 12-0, then went to SDSU where they struggled in year 1 but never failed to put up great offensive numbers.
January 25th, 2012 at 1:47 PM ^
That contradicts what the WSU football website is saying, which is that Leach has completed his staff:
"Jan. 13, 2012
PULLMAN, Wash. - Washington State University Head Football Coach Mike Leach announced Friday he has completed his coaching staff, reuniting with several coaches and players who have worked with or played for him in past years.
New to the Cougar staff will be Dave Emerick (chief of staff), Mike Breske (defensive coordinator/defensive backs), Jeff Choate (linebackers), Jim Mastro (running backs), Clay McGuire (offensive line), Eric Morris (inside receivers), Eric Russell (assistant head coach/special teams coordinator), Joe Salave'a (defensive line), Dennis Simmons (outside receivers), Paul Volero (outside linebackers) and Antonio Huffman (director of football operations)."
Full article here: http://www.wsucougars.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/011312aaa.html
I'd bet that Leach will serve as his own OC.
Funk would hardly be an obvious OC for Leach, given his resume which lists OL, ST/TEs, TEs, DC, and OL for the last 12 years. Funk's single stint as an OC was at Mesa State College in 95-97. Sure, he probably knows enough to be an OC somewhere again, but there's no evidence of any personal experience with Leach's particular offensive schemes. If I were Leach, or any other HC at a BCS conference team, I'd only be interested in guys who have immediately recent experience as OCs.
January 24th, 2012 at 10:03 PM ^
I wonder if Sam Webb had something to say about this?
January 25th, 2012 at 8:15 AM ^
Maybe we should ask Sam before we get all worked up. Sam may have a clue whether this is true or not.
January 24th, 2012 at 10:05 PM ^
I like the timing on that "rumor" sounds like someone is trying to stir shit up before NSD
January 24th, 2012 at 11:06 PM ^
I agree and was going to post something similar. This reeks of negative recruiting with all of the important O-Line decisions that are being made in the next couple of days and Diamond reportedly dropping tsio from consideration.
Let's get a threefer with Kozan the center of the future.
January 25th, 2012 at 7:46 AM ^
I agree. Garnett has, again per Sam Webb, has forged a close relationship with Funk. His decision coming tomorrow... coincidence?
January 24th, 2012 at 10:06 PM ^
are trying to keep M from getting the remaining OL targets.
January 24th, 2012 at 10:06 PM ^
If he were leaving to go to Washington State, what position would he take? Whether it's OL or a promotion to OC, he doesn't even seem to fit in with the type of offense that Leach wants to run.
January 24th, 2012 at 10:06 PM ^
According to Sam Webb, Coach Funk will be staying at Michigan.
January 24th, 2012 at 10:22 PM ^
Thanks.
January 24th, 2012 at 10:07 PM ^
January 24th, 2012 at 10:09 PM ^
Someone find out what Sam Webb's gut has to say about this and let us know...
January 25th, 2012 at 8:16 AM ^
I haven't heard a peep from Sam about this. Should I be scared?
January 24th, 2012 at 10:17 PM ^
So to be clear:
<br>We're bringing back the Funk.
<br>Damn right.
January 25th, 2012 at 8:19 AM ^
We want the funk.
(Don't) Give up the funk.
Ow, we need the funk.
We gotta have that funk
January 24th, 2012 at 10:25 PM ^
January 24th, 2012 at 10:29 PM ^
Urbie must be bothered that he couldn't pull Diamond, switch Kalis or really make any headway with anyone but Dodson.
Not surprised that school would bust out some rumors like this though...gonna be hard to urn a spread when you cant block anyone.
January 24th, 2012 at 10:51 PM ^
Urban Meyer would NEVER lie to a recruit to attempt to switch their pledge. He is a beacon of truth in this world built on lies.
/s
January 25th, 2012 at 1:10 AM ^
Love it
January 25th, 2012 at 7:19 AM ^
...to lie about recruiting and Michigan.
January 25th, 2012 at 7:06 AM ^
I love that so much. Yoda is my favorite.
January 24th, 2012 at 10:56 PM ^
lolz leave michigan for wazzu? this is michigan fergodsakes
January 24th, 2012 at 10:59 PM ^
you mean ohio was just trying to mess with our recruits
January 24th, 2012 at 11:09 PM ^
Worried about the rumor.
January 24th, 2012 at 11:11 PM ^
this is a stupid ass rumor.
January 24th, 2012 at 11:23 PM ^
Funk has absolutely no connection to Leach, WSU, or any of the assistants that Leach has hired. Funk is a Colorado native, and played for Colorado State under Sonny Lubick.
Funk's bio: http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/funk_darrell00.html
Leach's new staff: http://www.wsucougars.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/011312aaa.html
You'd think that if somebody was going to make up a rumor that they'd at least try to make it plausible. The fact that it's so bizarre convinces me it's a product of a Spartoon or a Buckeye's best attempt at sabotage.
January 24th, 2012 at 11:50 PM ^
If Funk is being mentioned for big jobs elswhere and then goes on to profess his love for Michigan and Hoke and his dedication to being a member of this staff, it will elevate him in the eyes of recruits with whom he deals.
Played correctly, this shall be fortuitous indeed!
January 25th, 2012 at 12:34 AM ^
He's the only living Funk-asaurus in captivity Coaaacccchh Fuunnnkkkk! Somebody call his mama!
January 25th, 2012 at 12:43 AM ^
should I get him?
January 25th, 2012 at 8:01 AM ^
Just to be clear: We still got the funk?
January 25th, 2012 at 8:39 AM ^