switch26

December 12th, 2010 at 10:32 PM ^

Who knows, but it would be pretty disappointing to see possibly Harbaugh come in to michigan and change back to a pro style.. then jet to the NFL after just a couple years..

 

I cannot see him staying at michigan for more than a couple years if there would be a coaching change..

 

And we can all speculate on Denard still being a QB if there is a coaching change, but it would really suck to see his talents go to waste at another position besides QB.  I wanna see what he can do as an upper classmen the next 2 years.

 

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jmblue

December 12th, 2010 at 11:22 PM ^

I'm fairly certain that we'll have a running back available regardless of whom the coach is.  Or are you suggesting that Shaw, Smith, Hopkins, Toussaint and Cox are all on the verge of transferring? (I'll believe that Dee Hart will beat all those guys out as a true frosh when I see it.)

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Michigasling

December 12th, 2010 at 11:39 PM ^

Was being a bit light-hearted in my comment there.  But the important word is "sharing."

And now that I've actually read the article, I'm encouraged by his remarks about Saturday's advertising being only a continuation of the hockey venue tradition, and not a vision of a marketplace to come.

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dennisblundon

December 12th, 2010 at 11:48 PM ^

Other than Hopkins, who looks to have great potential, none of these running backs were able to establish themselves as the clear cut number one. So I would say Dee Hart would have a good chance to beat any of these guys out as a freshman. Not saying it will happen but certainly not a long shot either.

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WolvinLA2

December 13th, 2010 at 1:36 AM ^

There's no doubt in my mind that if JH came, he would plan to use Denard the best he could, meaning keeping him at QB, improving his passing, and running him often, but less often than this year.  Ideally, DRob throws the ball the same number of times, but with another year of work, does so more efficiently, runs the ball about half as many times, and has a couple/few RBs who can take care of business when given a hand-off.  This is likely the ideal situation under both RR and JH, with only slight variances. 

Denard Robinson could be the 2011 version of Andrew Luck, slightly below him in terms of passing, but way ahead when he takes off.  I'd be OK with that.

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WolvinLA2

December 13th, 2010 at 1:14 AM ^

Why do you think JH would go pro after a couple years if he came here?  If he preferred coaching in the NFL to coaching at UM, he's go to the NFL this year.  And if he's successful at UM, we'd pay him close to NFL type money with much better than NFL type job security. 

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stankoniaks

December 13th, 2010 at 11:41 AM ^

Because if JH came, he'd be in the 5th coach since 1969 and then 9th since 1929.  No job security with all that turnover.

Seriously who was the last M coach to be fired?  Has there been one ever?  Moeller, Oosterbaan, Elliott, and Kipske all resigned (all but Mo coached at least 9 seasons), while Carr, Bo, and Crisler retired.  Bump Elliott had the worst winning percentage pre-RR, and even he wasn't fired.  RR might be the first.  Not saying he should, but can you say Michigan has zero justification for firing a coach with the lowest winning percentage in M history (.417 is almost half of the previous 3 coaches) and the lowest conference record (.250 is 1/3 of the previous 3 coaches) in school history.

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Doctor Sardonicus

December 12th, 2010 at 10:51 PM ^

I think the way to read any Brandon interviews (at least the football parts) is to read it three times:  Read it under the assumption that he's decided to jettison Rodriguez, read it under the assumption that he's decided to keep him, then read it under the assumption that he's not sure.  I think, if anything, that his statements about "selling Michigan" to recruits, not coaches, don't bode well for Rich (for the record, I'm more pro-Rodriguez than anti).

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uniqenam

December 12th, 2010 at 10:21 PM ^

I love the part where he talks about keeping advertisements off of the Big House.  I think it'll be a unique experience to see the most impressive and intimidating stadium be 100% about football with massive HD screens, without a single Arby's banner or billboard.

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.ghost.

December 12th, 2010 at 10:23 PM ^

"Have I (been criticized)?"  You mean, like, there is more than just mgoblog?

 

Also, if the comments are taken at face value, it would appear that Rich Rodriguez has a GREAT opportunity to make a statement (positive or negative) in the bowl game and the weeks leading up to it.

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switch26

December 12th, 2010 at 10:28 PM ^

thought this comment was funny..

 

Q: When you've talked to recruits, have they expressed any concern?

A: No. Recruits are here because it's Michigan. They're here because of who we are. The young people I meet with are excited to be here, and they're evaluating our program versus other programs for all the reasons they do. Our coaches, when I can help, when they ask me to help, I do. We sell as hard as we can the University of Michigan. That's what it's about.


I can't imagine no recruit has asked him about RR's status..

 

No way all our recruits are just coming to michigan cause it's michigan...  So many of our guys now came because of RR and his offense etc..  Unless im interpreting it wrong.

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Waters Demos

December 12th, 2010 at 11:54 PM ^

Okay folks.  We're back. In this case, we're looking at observational comedy.

First, you'll notice that the entire sentence here is a dependent clause standing alone.  Breaking the rules?  Technically, but I think not.  The author has other things in mind.

Now!  Observation depends on the ability to see things that are either (a) obvious, but observed and presented in a new light; or (b) seeing something that is not at all obvious, and the mere observation is sufficient to stoke (yes, stoke) the comedic effect.

What is it here?  Perhaps a bit of both (arguably so [and probably more than arguably]).  In this case, the author has brought together two branches from the same tree of comedy that previously did not appear to be capable of reconciliation. 

The author has forced us to grapple with the area between the two extremes of obvious and esoteric.  Is it a fine line he means to draw, or instead an illustration of the haze that accompanies seemingly distinct categories?  (Oh categoricism . . .)

Stay thirsty my friends. 

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swamyblue

December 13th, 2010 at 12:12 AM ^

He's just communicating confidence about the program and the school.  And he's absolutely correct in doing so.  DB himself represents the tradition and excellence both in athletics and academics.  The history speaks for itself.  The schools reputation is second to none. 

It's sort of a first test for a recruit! 

'Do you understand what it means to be a Michigan Wolverine?'

'Do you want to be a Wolverine?'.

That's what I'm hearing him say.

It really is an honor to be offered a scholly to come put the winged helmet on.  

I love the attitude.  It's not hubris!  Just representing what we're all about.  Nothing wrong here!  It's interesting to hear him speak in this manner.  It sounds a bit like he and RR share the same attitude: 'we care about student athletes who want to be here'.

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mGrowOld

December 12th, 2010 at 10:29 PM ^

Jesus dude.  Could you post a slightly larger pic please?  There's a portion of my family room not quite covered with whatever the fuck that is you put up.

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aaamichfan

December 12th, 2010 at 10:32 PM ^

To create a lot of distractions and stir right now, while we're getting ready to play one of our biggest games, to me, makes no sense. And to me the only people who are stirring the pot are people who are trying to create controversy because controversies are fun to write about. They get people stirred up and people start to worry, and I understand all that. But I'm doing my job.

Good Stuff.

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Don

December 12th, 2010 at 10:32 PM ^

for his decision on RR and its impact on recruiting are disingenuous. Nice to hear that he's not inclined to advertising in the stadium, though.

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jmblue

December 12th, 2010 at 11:33 PM ^

Well, I don't know what other websites you visit, but I haven't seen anyone here use it as a synonym for "stupid."  It's not as harsh as "liar," either.  To say someone is being disingenous is to say that he/she is not telling us the full truth, but not necessarily lying.  In this case, Brandon says recruiting isn't an issue because he's spoken with some of the commits.  It may be true that the guys committed are firm, but that's only part of the recruiting picture; we were hoping to land some currently-uncommitted players by now. 

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Michigasling

December 13th, 2010 at 12:02 PM ^

I admit I cringe when people over-use the word "magisterial."   Or even use it once. Especially without sarcasm. 

(I also remember being irritated when William Styron used "avatar" 3 times in Sophie's Choice, long before blockbuster movies and the internet made it a word folks actually [sort of] understand.)

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