Alabama Coming After Chris Partridge, But Sam Thinks He'll Stay; Other Coaching Notes
Sam Webb was back on WTKA this morning after being gone covering recruiting. He had a lot of insights on the coaching situation:
• Alabama is coming after Chris Partridge, but Sam thinks Harbaugh will give him more money and he'll stay here. Sam also said CP is likely to be the safeties coach.
• Sam's heard nothing to indicate Drevno and Pep are leaving.
• Dan Enos' role has not yet been defined. If he's not the OC, he'll still likely have a role in play-calling. He turned down a chance to be the Rutgers OC to come to Michigan. (Duh)
• Al Washington is going to coach on defense; don't know where the rumor started that he'd be coaching running backs.
I was listening in the car, so I hope I got all that right.
January 8th, 2018 at 2:14 PM ^
that money at Michigan doesn't matter because we're sitting on a huge pile of it, the opportunity cost of this situation still should be a cause for concern.
There are alot of top-tier OC or OL coaches in the nation that would walk to Michigan for 1.1 Million. There's no reason why we should be settling for someone with less than an ideal track record eating up a coaching spot and not pulling his weight.
January 8th, 2018 at 4:13 PM ^
Your post makes just as much sense without mentioning the money, which is my whole point. Let's try it:
"The opportunity cost of this situation should be a cause for concern." True
"There are alot of top-tier OC or OL coaches in the nation that would walk to Michigan." True
"There's no reason why we should be settling for someone with less than an ideal track record eating up a coaching spot and not pulling his weight." True
"Drevno and Hamilton make $1.1 Million each." Who Cares. Change that salary to anything you want and the 3 preceding sentences still stand as valid.
January 8th, 2018 at 11:46 AM ^
If you fire them you still pay them that amount, then you have to get someone better for that role and pay them. Pep & Drev didn't get to where they are because they can't coach. Something wasn't working. If you think you can fix it, you do it. He knows these guys. Hope he finds the best fit for them.
January 8th, 2018 at 12:34 PM ^
505 licks, but that was when I was a child
January 8th, 2018 at 11:49 AM ^
Yeah it's totally going to affect the team's coaching salary cap.
January 8th, 2018 at 11:38 AM ^
January 8th, 2018 at 10:32 AM ^
if Drevno and Pep come back
January 8th, 2018 at 10:34 AM ^
January 8th, 2018 at 10:47 AM ^
January 8th, 2018 at 10:52 AM ^
I'd be good with that. Though the thrifty part of me is like "why are we paying $1m /yr for an OL coach?" but the Michigan part of me is like "eh, this is Michigan, we got more money than we know what to do with, so who cares as long as he does well with the OL".
January 8th, 2018 at 11:01 AM ^
January 8th, 2018 at 11:48 AM ^
Don Brown is an island, he runs the show.
The OC is part of a team with Harbaugh, Drevno and Pep right now and Enis coming in. Roles are more mixed. Harbaugh is looking for the final mix for this year.
I'd like to see Drevno focus more on the O-line. That doesn't mean he wouldn't be OC. I doubt they'll demote him, and it's not necessary
January 8th, 2018 at 11:50 AM ^
When I'd watch the Colts O, they seemed constipated...like they were being held back..... and wasn't a fan of the Pep hire, at all.
The guy Id love to see as OL coach or OC, is LES MILES. He is a bad ass, and has the personality needed to coach here. Its that type of prick we need on our side.
January 8th, 2018 at 10:35 AM ^
Because of course they're staying.
Fuck.
January 8th, 2018 at 10:35 AM ^
January 8th, 2018 at 11:16 AM ^
firing. Results not there, clearly, but I'm surprised that people really think they know enough of the larger story to make the call. Or is this just. . . the internet?
January 8th, 2018 at 11:50 AM ^
Internet. Definetly the internet.
January 8th, 2018 at 1:02 PM ^
but this is a blog and it's full of some of the most passionate...and also slightly deranged fans in the country. Everybody has an opinion and most on here are not afraid to let it be heard.
January 8th, 2018 at 10:35 AM ^
January 8th, 2018 at 10:35 AM ^
It's always good news when people want your people. (unless they get them.)
January 8th, 2018 at 10:54 AM ^
Bad sign for our offensive staff...
January 8th, 2018 at 10:37 AM ^
seems like some rumors say they're done and others (like Sam) haven't heard anything of the sort
January 8th, 2018 at 1:09 PM ^
Also keep in mind that there has been very little movement in the NFL on filling all of the open coaching vacancies along with the coordinators and position coaches. I think Pep may end up back in the NFL once all the dust settles.
January 8th, 2018 at 10:38 AM ^
January 8th, 2018 at 10:47 AM ^
We do have an actual OC. He also happens to be the head coach.
January 8th, 2018 at 11:05 AM ^
January 8th, 2018 at 10:39 AM ^
January 8th, 2018 at 10:55 AM ^
Yeah, the solution to "hmm...three offensive coaches/play callers is an issue" sure as shit isn't let's add a fourth.
January 8th, 2018 at 11:31 AM ^
I just want one OC to run the show and have JH get the final say. We don't need passing, running and other coordinators to continue to muddy up the waters.
If it wasn't for those 1-2 times where the camera caught Jim mouthing "great call, Pep", I could easily be convinced that Pep did literally nothing all season.
January 8th, 2018 at 11:25 AM ^
and I am frustrated as well but.... the one thing that keeps me sane is the man in charge.
Harbaugh is an excellent HC and has had so much success. I'm sure the picture will be clearer here in a month or two but I agree it's hard to figure out for now.
January 8th, 2018 at 11:30 AM ^
As umbig11 has stated, things will become clearer in the next couple weeks. But right now, it's just frustrating.
January 8th, 2018 at 11:45 AM ^
Why let this be frustrating?
Harbaugh is doing what he thinks is best for the program. From there it comes down to whether you believe he knows what he's doing or not. And regardless of what side of that fence you come down on -- you still will have to wait to get the full picture.
So..frustrating? Not even close.
Its not like he's had atrocious offense for 3 years at UM. And its not like this man hasnt accomplished enough to be granted the benefit of the doubt when it comes to building a staff and team.
Sit back and let the man do his work. We will all know the pieces soon and even that will not tell us all that much...we will just have to wait until game time next September at ND to see where this team stands -- ok, now THAT's frustrating :)
January 8th, 2018 at 12:10 PM ^
I think the frustrating part could be the "time" we, as fans must wait to hear of any more staff changes.
FWIW, I think most would agree that no one wants to win more than Jim Harbaugh. Fortunately, he has a great network of coaching resources and a history of turning things around.
January 8th, 2018 at 11:45 AM ^
Why let this be frustrating?
Harbaugh is doing what he thinks is best for the program. From there it comes down to whether you believe he knows what he's doing or not. And regardless of what side of that fence you come down on -- you still will have to wait to get the full picture.
So..frustrating? Not even close.
Its not like he's had atrocious offense for 3 years at UM. And its not like this man hasnt accomplished enough to be granted the benefit of the doubt when it comes to building a staff and team.
Sit back and let the man do his work. We will all know the pieces soon and even that will not tell us all that much...we will just have to wait until game time next September at ND to see where this team stands -- ok, now THAT's frustrating :)
January 8th, 2018 at 12:07 PM ^
What if Harbaugh starts calling plays on O? I've always found it weird that the HC wouldn't want to call plays on whatever side of the ball he's familiar with.
That would remove the "too many cooks" problem, and maybe he likes what Drevno does on the OL, what Pep designs for the passing game, etc.
January 8th, 2018 at 10:41 AM ^
knew when Roman turned Harbaugh down that Drevno was staying but he really needs to replace Pep with a legit wide receivers coach, those kids need to be coached up.
January 8th, 2018 at 12:20 PM ^
We know he was not under contract in 2018, but now he is and has signed with the Ravens and received a promotion.
Was it ever shown that Harbaugh intereviewed Greg?
January 8th, 2018 at 10:41 AM ^
What the opinion of the board is concerning coaches.
That is Harbaugh's job. Let him do his job.
You folks, do your job.
Go Blue.
January 8th, 2018 at 10:43 AM ^
January 8th, 2018 at 10:54 AM ^
I mean not right this second, since I'm replying to you. But 85% of the day, I'll be doing my job. Ok, 80 tops.
January 8th, 2018 at 10:54 AM ^
I disagree with a lot of the opinion on coaches and I'll support whoever Harbaugh picks, but seriously, "That is Harbaugh's job. Let him do his job. You folks, do your job."
Isn't that saying don't post on message boards, which you are posting on a message board, one that you regularly post on?
What is OK to discuss?
January 8th, 2018 at 1:43 PM ^
Why are you even on a message board if not to share your opinions?
January 8th, 2018 at 10:42 AM ^
January 8th, 2018 at 11:33 AM ^
Would be just an enormous loss. Partridge needs to be retained at all costs. You don't earn recruiter of the year for nothing. He works his ass off. Our special teams have also been rock solid.
January 8th, 2018 at 2:37 PM ^
yeah Satan, leave our Partridge alone!
January 8th, 2018 at 3:47 PM ^
Our special teams were not "rock solid" this year.
January 8th, 2018 at 10:42 AM ^
January 8th, 2018 at 10:49 AM ^
You can say that again!
January 8th, 2018 at 11:04 AM ^
January 8th, 2018 at 1:48 PM ^
fer goshly sakes!