CC: Charlie Casserly - Harbaugh said that he will look at opportunities.
Guy from CBS' "The NFL Today" reported that Harbaugh has said that he will look at other opportunities after the season. Casserly brought up UM and Carolina.
Not sure if Harbaugh actually said this, but I'm just relaying what Casserly said. The recent Harbaugh comments re: the extension offer seem to back this up though.
December 26th, 2010 at 2:46 PM ^
any semi-intelligent person would look at opportunities..so this doesnt really tell us anything. its not whether harbaugh wants to come here its whether he will have the opportunity to
December 26th, 2010 at 2:50 PM ^
It is not whether or not Harbaugh has the opportunity to come here, it is whether he wants to forgo any future NFL coaching plans to make a long-term commitment to us. If he makes such commitment, Rich is gone.
December 26th, 2010 at 2:55 PM ^
Link to that story please. Where did you read if JH wants to come to Michigan then RR is gone?
December 26th, 2010 at 3:00 PM ^
That is where the story is coming from.
December 26th, 2010 at 3:23 PM ^
You don't have to have read it anywhere. Your ability to have common sense would already make you aware that Michigan's coaching job is Jim Harbaugh's if he wants it.
December 26th, 2010 at 3:29 PM ^
If I were the AD I would retain Rich and there wouldn't be a coach in the country who I would fire Rich for.
December 26th, 2010 at 6:53 PM ^
Seriously? Good thing you aren't the A.D. What has RR accomplished so far? 1-10 against ranked opponents and continuing to get embarrassed by our Big 10 rivals??? This board is so damned pro RR and anti anything negative said about the guy. God forbid anyone state the facts about his poor performance. The proof is in his record against quality competion, period. I just don't get why that is so hard for so many to grasp or see on here? And no, I'm not 60+ years old. I'm in my early 30's.
December 26th, 2010 at 7:03 PM ^
To TheVictors97 and everyone else that makes broad sweeping statements proclaiming facts to support their case...
Quote: "God forbid anyone state the facts about his poor performance" and "The proof is in his record against quality competition period".
By all means, point these out as facts, as they are. But this is not the complete set of facts.
Please recognize all the other facts which have contributed to the facts stated above.
If not, I hear the freep is hiring.
December 26th, 2010 at 9:05 PM ^
December 26th, 2010 at 10:06 PM ^
I could add some more if you'd like?
First time the program has received NCAA sanctions. 2 defensive coordinators in the last 3 seasons with a 3rd likely if he stays for another year. A "potent" offense that racks up the majority of its yardage when behind by 2-3 scores and turns the ball over consistently in crucial situations. Pathetic special teams play. Everyone please use your almighty mgoblog points to spin this into something positive and to continue to find other areas to place the blame.
I'll pass on working for the Freep. I enjoy my job flying for the airlines.
December 26th, 2010 at 10:37 PM ^
"I'll pass on working for the Freep. I enjoy my job flying for the airlines."
Aren't airline employees like the only people easier to hate than Freeple?
December 26th, 2010 at 8:13 PM ^
He is 2-10 against ranked opponents, not 1-10.
Just thought I'd point this out as I've seen this incorrect factoid quoted more than once.
December 27th, 2010 at 12:17 AM ^
must not look at all the facts do you.Name a team that is younger than we are,and made a January 1st bowl.Rich has done the best with what he has.Next year will be our year if Rich stays if not,we might win 5 to 7 games
December 26th, 2010 at 3:30 PM ^
Nothing to see here...
December 26th, 2010 at 3:34 PM ^
December 26th, 2010 at 7:41 PM ^
It is a fact that well connected alumni that speak directly to Dave Brandon are asking for Harbaugh to be the next coach (whenever that may be).
December 26th, 2010 at 8:57 PM ^
December 26th, 2010 at 9:59 PM ^
The people I'm talking about are important to the University - DB doesn't try to make them feel important. Most of what you stated is very accurate - DB will make his own decision and isn't going to be influenced by rants but I believe he is being pragmatic and will make a decision that he feels is in the best interest of the University of Michigan for the long term. That said, I still think there is a reasonable chance that RR is his choice.
December 26th, 2010 at 3:59 PM ^
umm.. i don't recall anyone mentioning harbaugh as a possible coach until the MSM starting talking about him being a hot coach..
With everything coming back on offense, and actually getting depth on defense finally it is only going to get better from here.
Switching coaches is a big time risk at this point, if we switch coaches after only 3 years, then ive lost a lot of faith in our program. Every head coach i dont care where it is, deserves 4 years minimum..
December 26th, 2010 at 6:17 PM ^
My apologies for posting what I thought was a widely accepted opinion. I'll try to post with more naivety in the future.
December 26th, 2010 at 3:48 PM ^
"prescient"
...amazing!
December 26th, 2010 at 6:48 PM ^
take a step back and realize.... RR is gone. harbaugh is in. its been decided since the MSU game.
December 26th, 2010 at 3:06 PM ^
what i mean is who cares if he wants to come? there is no job available right now.
December 26th, 2010 at 3:18 PM ^
come on.... are you like the guy who says "Dee Hart is committed to Michigan, so why should we be worried about Florida?"
December 26th, 2010 at 3:18 PM ^
What is noteworthy is that the media keeps on churning this stuff out, and yet Harbaugh is making no more than a token effort to downplay it. He even lended credence to them with the "He misspoke" line. It definitely sounds like a guy who has a foot out the door. Whether his next stop is here remains to be seen.
December 26th, 2010 at 2:49 PM ^
Im so sick of these he said/she said rumors about Harbaugh. We will find out in a week who the coach will be. Until then, lets support RR like most of us have, and enjoy a Gator Bowl victory. Hopefully a victory will save RR's job and all this nonsense about CCs will go away. Go Blue!
December 26th, 2010 at 3:04 PM ^
December 26th, 2010 at 3:18 PM ^
Yeah man, yeah.
December 26th, 2010 at 6:55 PM ^
The difference between reading UFRs, game previews, and recruiting updates is that information changes each week: our defensive approach, our opponent's schemes, and the performance of our recruits is a dynamic force.
Nothing new is emerging on the coaching search -- absolutely nothing. As far as I'm concerned, the only constants within our program at this moment regarding the staff are Rich Rodriguez and Dave Brandon, and until either of them choose a dynamic approach to this supposed "coaching change", I will apply a palm to my face.
Jim Harbaugh is not associated with this program other than for his alumni status. I give this information just as much attention as if you were to tell me Mario Manningham was rumoured to become our next head coach.
December 26th, 2010 at 7:19 PM ^
Latest news flash: www.cnnsi.com/mariomanningham.nextcoach=uofm1.com
Ony six days left til the Gator Bowl and probably the end of these daily CC posts.
December 26th, 2010 at 3:28 PM ^
Well said, sir.
December 26th, 2010 at 3:40 PM ^
Denard threw a TD? Fact. It happened.
JH hasn't signed his extension? Fact. Hasn't happened.
Saying JH is going to come to Michigan because he hasn't signed his extension? Conjecture. I could say that because Ty Law is retired from the NFL, he's going to become our DB coach. Doesn't make it true, just because you can trace a few dots from point A to point B.
Not to mention it's been beaten to death, brought back to life, and then beaten to death again. This is on par with the "Denard for Heisman!" topics the first few games of the season. Saying the same shit over and over and over doesn't make it any less true or false, but it gets old, holy shit. Neg me all you want, I'm just a pissed off guy who ZOMG goes into CC topics to complain about a possible CC. /s
December 26th, 2010 at 4:06 PM ^
Saying "Every coach deserves four years" over and over again does not make that true, either.
In fact, nothing has ever been more NOT true.
December 26th, 2010 at 3:43 PM ^
Took the text right out of my comment. Congratz sir!
December 26th, 2010 at 4:25 PM ^
December 26th, 2010 at 5:36 PM ^
absolutely
December 26th, 2010 at 3:05 PM ^
But sitting around waiting for bowl games and not talking about all this is NOT FUN.
Besides, where would guys like me be without all the crow that is going to be served when all the dust settles and Jim Harbaugh is named coach of Manchester United, and Rich Rodriguez is retained?
Why do people think, "Yes. I've got the answer: Forget everything until the Gator Bowl!"
December 26th, 2010 at 3:02 PM ^
this is going to be a long week
December 26th, 2010 at 3:03 PM ^
Charlie Casserly's comment is very telling.
December 26th, 2010 at 3:09 PM ^
The awesome part is that even if we don't discuss this 24/7, we'll all get to find out what happens within the next couple weeks. And nothing anyone says will change that whatsoever.
December 26th, 2010 at 3:11 PM ^
Regarding a Patriots related matter...
His analysis, however, was refuted by Patriots coach Bill Belichick, who stated,
"Who's been wrong more than Charley Casserly since he left the Redskins? Wherever he's been, whatever he's done, his percentage is like a meteorologist...at least he put his name on it and I'll put my name on it and say, like he usually is, he's 100-percent wrong."
I trust Belichick more than Casserly
Go Blue, beat MSU!
December 26th, 2010 at 3:24 PM ^
Did he chime in on the search?
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<br>Casserly said that Harbaugh is looking at other possibilities. That is obvious to everyone, so it is not exactly news.
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<br>I still do not understand the relevance of Belichick to this discussion at all.
December 26th, 2010 at 4:41 PM ^
It was a comment on Casserly's low credibility as a source for information.
Belichick thinks Casserly's opinion is worthless. If BB thinks CC is an unreliable source, than I think CC is an unreliable source. Hence the most recent Harbaugh rumors (generated by CC) are not from a reliable source and should be ignored.
To be clear though BBs comments about CC were NOT about the UM coaching search.
December 26th, 2010 at 5:02 PM ^
at other possibilities. I think that is obvious that is what Harbaugh is doing. Possibility does not necessarily mean Michigan nor did Casserly even mention Michigan.
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<br>I still do not understand your reaction to Casserly rather bland statement of the obvious.
December 26th, 2010 at 5:04 PM ^
Casserly is just regurgitating what he has seen bandied about.
December 26th, 2010 at 3:37 PM ^
December 26th, 2010 at 10:01 PM ^
ANGAR. He doesn't understand the MSU/OSU rivalries, so he obviously won't be a "good fit".