Bacon: Harbaugh should have an extension within the next month that makes him the highest paid coach in [B1G]
October 9th, 2023 at 3:27 PM ^
If this latest prophetic prediction from you falls flat on its face, you are going to have to find a new user name.
I am confident the board can recommend good ones for you.
October 9th, 2023 at 3:32 PM ^
Maybe he’ll sign next week and I’ll be wrong. Or maybe it’ll turn out like when people got upset at the reality that Michigan was going to have to choose between McNamara and McCarthy and lose the other, and they weren’t going to lose McCarthy.
October 9th, 2023 at 5:34 PM ^
So this is how you twisted that one? So people got upset that Michigan was going to undoubtedly lose one of their quarterbacks based on your clairvoyance? Ahh. I've been wondering how you were going to spin this one. No matter what happens, one thing is never in doubt: your unwanted spew-fest will forever continue.
October 9th, 2023 at 5:43 PM ^
I’m interested…what is your problem with what I said? Why do you think an extension didn’t happen in the off season? Is the possibility that Harbaugh might still have a desire to return to the NFL really a crazy thought? Or is it just that you don’t want to think about that possibility, so no one should talk about it?
October 9th, 2023 at 6:24 PM ^
And let me throw out one more bit of reality that will no doubt bother you…I bet the humiliation of the university forcing him to take a pay cut to keep his job after 2020 still weighs on the ultra-competitive Harbaugh, and he’s not going to forget it. That doesn’t mean he would never sign a big deal to stay on, but his loyalties are to the players and Michigan football, not the people running things.
October 9th, 2023 at 9:16 PM ^
I've upvoted your posts--seems a quite reasonable take.
To answer your question about what may have changed for the timeline (because I agree--this could easily have been done this off-season if Harbaugh wanted it done): there's a chance, competitive as he is, that he is having too much fun/ease of family life to leave. The Lions are doing well, so you'd need to move your family away. Between his parents, his son and his family, and his own family and kids, that's a lot of people to move away from their relationships. Maybe he likes how some of the young players are buying in to become the future Sainristils, Jenkins, Zinters, Corums, etc.
October 9th, 2023 at 10:22 PM ^
That’s certainly a possibility. Moving isn’t easy on a family and he’s gone through a lot, including nearly losing his job, to achieve what he’s built at Michigan. If he were to go to the NFL, he’d be starting over with a bad team. It’s good to have options. I just think he might want to keep his options open until the season is over. The good news is this will be the year it finally gets decided. Either he leaves or stays and signs a contract that makes it clear he isn’t going to leave.
October 9th, 2023 at 9:27 PM ^
I'm not sure what a strawman is, but I think you're close to, if not right on, the button. Nothing you say bothers me because, contrary to what you believe, nothing you say is novel or insightful in the slightest bit. Do you really think you're the first and only person to think Harbaugh may still want to go the NFL or may harbor a grudge against the administration for various reasons? Do you really think no one thought that one of the two quarterbacks was likely going to leave after last season?
The only reason you bother me is that your takes come across as arrogant and condescending. Clearly I'm not the only one. Perhaps you should consider that bit of reality.
October 9th, 2023 at 9:48 PM ^
The delay was more likely due to the NCAA investigation and negotiation on penalties. Once the negotiations broke down, Michigan self imposed penalties instead. Now that the suspension is in the rear view mirror, the optics of an extension are better.
October 9th, 2023 at 2:49 PM ^
I really really hope this isn’t a deliberate leak from U of M. Because the only reason I could think of to leak something like this is if Harbaugh’s not sure if he wants to sign a long term extension.
Harbaugh doesn’t seem like the type to enjoy being strongarmed nor politicked.
Also, I hope that contract includes a TON of money for the best assistant coaches and analyst staff
October 9th, 2023 at 3:05 PM ^
It probably is a deliberate leak, but likely just to save face because they knew this MLive article was coming (posted less than an hour after JUB's tweet) https://www.mlive.com/wolverines/2023/10/jim-harbaugh-wants-new-contract-at-michigan-been-a-3-12-year-thing.html
October 9th, 2023 at 3:07 PM ^
Oh, good context.
October 9th, 2023 at 8:16 PM ^
So he made $10 mil last year with the incentives. That's something.
October 9th, 2023 at 2:52 PM ^
Oh boy! Wait until the W e haters catch wind of this. It'll be epic!!!
October 9th, 2023 at 2:54 PM ^
Higher than Tucker’s cancelled contract?
October 9th, 2023 at 2:55 PM ^
Why in the middle of the season?
October 9th, 2023 at 2:57 PM ^
Better now than after the coaching carousel starts in a few months.
October 9th, 2023 at 2:55 PM ^
Nice
October 9th, 2023 at 2:57 PM ^
This came up in his press conference today.
Harbaugh's response was basically:
"You want to be somewhere they want you and appreciate the things you are doing"
"Once that is there, you just have to get it into a contract"
A follow up question was asked about if he felt wanted at UofM:
"Uhhhhhhhhhh....yeah, I feel wanted here"
"Just need to get it into a contract"
October 9th, 2023 at 3:08 PM ^
This is exactly why JUB had to post a statement. Someone asked a question, JH answered honestly, and to avoid speculation JUB said he talked to some people in the admin and they're working on it. It's not the administration forcing Jim's hand, it's not Jim's people forcing the administration, it's someone in the media who asked a question that distracts everyone from this magical season we're having.
October 9th, 2023 at 3:42 PM ^
I’m lost.
Why did Jim answering a question mean Bacon *had* to tweet something?
I don’t understand a scenario that doesn’t include someone telling Bacon it’s agreed on in principle and Bacon reporting it because he’s a sort of reporter.
October 9th, 2023 at 4:56 PM ^
If he hadn't put it out there they wouldn't have asked the question. More importantly given the other story, they wouldn't have asked the question in the way they did, so he couldn't answer the way he did.
Tail wags the dog is the rule not the exception.
October 9th, 2023 at 5:18 PM ^
Okay, so what we really mean is the administration had to leak this to someone to get them to tweet about it to counter the whole notion that Jim would never sign as long as Warde was AD. JUB was just the loyal insider they chose to use.
October 9th, 2023 at 3:01 PM ^
I believe it when I see Harbaugh on the sidelines against Fresno State with a headset on.
October 9th, 2023 at 6:10 PM ^
You might have to wait until Texas on 9/7 if the NCAA goes with a 4-game suspension with credit for time already served.
October 9th, 2023 at 3:05 PM ^
I still don't understand the "Harbaugh will be leaving for the NFL after this season" comments. The NFL is a league for younger coaches, and Harbaugh reaching 60 does not fit the mold. He is a perfect fit for Michigan, and if the University and AD would allow a little more flexibility on NIL, then he could definitely be the next Saban of winning national championships for a decade, of course without the shady shit.
October 9th, 2023 at 3:26 PM ^
My opinion is that if we win a NC, Jim will have reached the top of the mountain in CFB. All that would be left is a SB. Of course I hope to be wrong....but I'm sure a few NFL teams would want him with his NFL track record.
Last week a few Raiders fans were screaming "fire McDaniels, hire Harbaugh" at Mark Davis while he sat in his suite. He will have suitors.
October 9th, 2023 at 3:47 PM ^
but I'm sure a few NFL teams would want him with his NFL track record.
Maybe but they didn’t after he made the CFP twice.
October 9th, 2023 at 5:26 PM ^
Or he could just stay and win multiple NC’s…
October 9th, 2023 at 3:40 PM ^
How can you not understand it? He’s taken NFL interviews the last two off seasons. He’s said winning a Super Bowl remains an unrealized goal. This is his best Michigan team and his best chance to win it all in college, so of course he’s taking that shot, but Michigan for various reasons, is never going to be what Alabama was or Georgia is. He’ll never be a more attractive candidate than he will be after completing his third outstanding season in a row.
October 9th, 2023 at 3:52 PM ^
This is where our BPONE has gone - it's no longer about individual football games (we expect to win those now) but about our coach's future plans.
October 9th, 2023 at 7:10 PM ^
Mr. Brightside is the official song of the fanbase, after all.
October 9th, 2023 at 3:53 PM ^
He is a perfect fit for Michigan. Michigan may not be a perfect fit for him, in that he wants to win a Super Bowl.
If he decides that winning an NFL title is the most important thing he wants to do, then there's no amount of money, cover-from-NCAA-bullshit, NIL-support or other benefit they can offer to get him to stay.
October 9th, 2023 at 3:10 PM ^
I don't view this as a negative thing, not one bit.
After 2020, the administration wanted results. Jim produced results. Give the man his due - if he doesn't want to sign it now, he can wait a few months. It's the administrations duty to try and retain, arguably, the best coach we've ever had. Very happy to see this materialize.
October 9th, 2023 at 6:05 PM ^
I’m not going to be surprised if Harbaugh says his focus at the moment is 100% on this season and he’s not going to think about his contract until the season is over.
October 9th, 2023 at 3:20 PM ^
I'm more interested in the length of the contract. The money will be there. My question is, what is the length of the extension?
Is it a 3-4 years extension (not preferred)? Is it some goofy 4 year with an "auto" 1 year consistent renewal (again, not preferred)?
As a HUGE HOMER, I want a lifetime contract with a $1 billion dollar buyout, put all this to bed and know that we have the best coach in the land with us for another 10 years...
October 9th, 2023 at 3:22 PM ^
Warm up the gofundmme machine for MgrowOld. That $2 looks like it will be hitting the old bank account.
October 9th, 2023 at 3:58 PM ^
The Harbaugh wager GoFundMe account was drained to zero after you'd received your two dollar payout ($1 plus damages and interest) when Gimpy The GrownOld refused to pay you his $1 in a timely manner. This next payout to you has to come straight from his yachting budget. 😉
October 9th, 2023 at 9:33 PM ^
I’m not supporting any more MGoGoFundMes unless I can be assured of a sufficient thank you.
/s
October 9th, 2023 at 3:28 PM ^
Damn it Bacon, now what is the board going to have left to complain about? 🤷♂️
October 9th, 2023 at 3:48 PM ^
Warde's peanut counting!!!
October 9th, 2023 at 3:32 PM ^
I've heard to expect it even sooner, either way it's coming out soon and will be signed. Possibly official during the bye week
October 9th, 2023 at 3:38 PM ^
Thinking about Harbaugh's career trajectory, I'm sure the temptation to go win a Super Bowl in the NFL must be very great. But at the same time, with the re-alignments and future revenue-sharing coming to CFB, the next 5 years are going to be as pivotal as any this sport has seen in the last century. The teams that are strong coming out of that churn will be set up for a long run of success.
I think a lot about how the last great sea change in CFB happened in 2014, the first year of the 4 team playoff. And OSU won the whole damn thing while we suffered through terminal Brady Hoke. Success in the first playoff year set OSU up for a decade of things going their way, and conversely it has taken us the better part of a decade to climb out of that deep (self-dug) hole.
Michigan may be looking at an opportunity like that. I love that people like Ackerman and Ono are out in front of everyone else on revenue sharing, because we need that next sea change to happen ASAP while Michigan is on the top of the mountain (or at least maintaining this high altitude we've enjoyed for the last few years).
Harbaugh's accomplishments to date make us talk about him being the "new Bo." If he sticks around and Michigan comes out of re-alignment and revenue-sharing on top of the mountain, he could be the "new Yost." That is what's on the table for him.
October 9th, 2023 at 9:34 PM ^
Ackerman = Acker?
October 9th, 2023 at 3:46 PM ^
Let's fucking go.
October 9th, 2023 at 3:46 PM ^
If they get this done and Jim is committed to staying at his alma mater for whatever duration they choose for a term, this will single-handedly take our program to a level I don't think any of us has ever experienced. Recruiting will begin to take its course with no Harbaugh leaving distractions and our coaching tree will continue to be a revolving door but will remain at a level that is elite in college football. Jim Harbaugh is the best coach this program can currently have and it is yet to be determined if he will finish as the best coach we have ever had. We are going to have a lot of attrition at the end of this year, but we still have some studs coming back next year that I am positive Harbaugh can keep rolling with. Please let this news be true and Go Blue!
October 9th, 2023 at 3:48 PM ^
Jim should remember his thoughts last winter: "Don't try to out-happy happy."
He's untouchable at U-M now, and can only add to his legacy from here on out.
October 9th, 2023 at 4:15 PM ^
Not good enough for me. Make him the highest paid coach in college football, lets show real commitment to him, please.