September 23rd, 2019 at 4:57 PM ^
I like seeing you all pissed off. It's good to know that someone tangentially associated with the team gives a fuck.
September 23rd, 2019 at 6:15 PM ^
Ehh, I wouldn't say it was comparable for those games. To me, it had a similar feeling to the ND shut out that year. Completely lay an egg in the first big game of the year on the road against a good opponent. To me, it felt like the beginning of the end for Hoke. Not saying it his for Harbaugh, but he needs to right the ship.
September 24th, 2019 at 9:02 PM ^
Should be coaching changes. Talent is there to win.
September 23rd, 2019 at 2:16 PM ^
"Coach, you have three NFL wide receivers on the outside. Why isn't your gameplan to throw it to them until the not-NFL corner backs on the other team prove they can stop them?"
Or
"Coach, do you know what would help get the running game going?" <Stares blankly> "Establishing the threat of throwing the ball to your three NFL wide receivers."
September 23rd, 2019 at 2:32 PM ^
If you are being honest, if Shea is like Maverick and won't take the shot when it's there, or over or under throws them, what plays should they call?
September 23rd, 2019 at 2:53 PM ^
The directive should be exactly to "take the shot" to Collins, Black, and DPJ, whether "it's there" or not. Even on the balls he threw poorly to Collins, plays were still made.
September 23rd, 2019 at 2:20 PM ^
Culture, attitude, effort, desire, and pride come to mind. Get in or GTFO!
#LostInSpace
September 23rd, 2019 at 2:31 PM ^
Is this inside information or just your gut feeling?
September 23rd, 2019 at 3:02 PM ^
So what's wrong with the culture that those elements are missing? Players unhappy with coaches. Dissension? Entitlement?
September 23rd, 2019 at 2:29 PM ^
3 of Will's 5 punts were over 50 yards. Will Hart is a really good punter. We held the edge over Wisconsin in punting. (which isn't as cool as out hitting them, but it's something)
Jackie Harbaugh
September 23rd, 2019 at 2:33 PM ^
The vitriol on this board is sad. Harbaugh said he accepts the blame and is going to do his best to correct the problems but that's not good enough for many on this site. What else do you want him to say?
September 23rd, 2019 at 2:37 PM ^
Agreed! Zero excuses.
September 23rd, 2019 at 2:37 PM ^
Nothing. He can't say anything to make it right. He's got to perform and to make that group of very talented recruits perform. We have a team with top 10 recruiting figures who are playing like a bottom 25 team. It's not acceptable, and a news conference mea culpa isn't going to solve it.
September 23rd, 2019 at 2:39 PM ^
He's been paid over $35M over the last 5 years...really don't expect him to say anything other than "I'm on that motherfucker and sending in the Murderwolf" and show it on Saturdays.
September 23rd, 2019 at 5:05 PM ^
UMProud, this just became my favorite post of all time.
September 23rd, 2019 at 2:43 PM ^
I think that’s the problem right - too much talking and not enough doing. If I were him, I’d tell the players to keep their mouths shut and not make any statements until they’ve earned the right to do so.
September 23rd, 2019 at 2:45 PM ^
The last time someone's postgame press conference was followed was when Brady Hoke feigned ignorance of a concussed player.
I'm just as frustrated as you are about Harbaugh, but a lot of you just seem like you've already sharpened the pitchforks.
September 23rd, 2019 at 4:02 PM ^
Not speaking for anyone else but myself. I was the biggest Harbaugh fan among my circle of M fans. But OSU took the rose off the honeymoon last year for me. After OSU, Florida and Wisconsin there can't be one person in this or any other forum that feels Michigan is getting elite coaching. I would go as far to say the best coach on staff is Zordich.
All of us were thrilled with Harbaugh answering the call to come home. None of us signed up for what we have seen for the last 5 games. I am not the fire (pitchfork) type of guy. I don't like banging on players and calling to fire coaches. But, it is a meritocracy on the sidelines, not just on the field. You can't hold players to a standard of excellence if your coaching staff is not FIRST held to the same high standard.
September 23rd, 2019 at 2:55 PM ^
I’m no Harbaugh apologists but fire him and bring in who? Some splashy assistant!
September 23rd, 2019 at 3:04 PM ^
Matt Campbell, so.... maybe? lol
September 23rd, 2019 at 3:39 PM ^
Totally agree firing him today is not the answer and the options to replace him are not that great. That said, what I saw on Saturday was very discouraging. It seems as though Jim is lost, doesn't have a lot of passion and it is being reflected in the on field product and player attitudes. If this malaise isn't corrected in the near to medium term replacing Harbaugh needs to become a serious for consideration, if for no other reason that if players arent buying in, recruiting will tank and the problems will become much more systemic and longer lasting.
In that scenario, an inferior coach that has enthusiasm and players buying in is a better option that holding onto the current coaching staff.
September 23rd, 2019 at 4:05 PM ^
I’m pretty sure we are not going to crush Rutgers. Did you see us play Saturday. I think we win but I think it will be a struggle for 3 quarters.
September 23rd, 2019 at 4:25 PM ^
IMHO, this team reeks of fatigue. Not physical fatigue, much worse. Mental fatigue. The kind that a football team that spends too much time standing around on the practice field while coaches debate the proper angle for the HB & TE to take relative to the EMOL.
In my limited football experience, playing & coaching(8-13 yr olds) the practice has to have a flow & pace that keeps players working & engaged. Keeps an edge on the blade. If a coaching staff turns football into brain surgery they get fair to poor players and horrible brain surgeons. You build from execution and you can’t build UNTIL you have execution.
Army runs the system they do because their players do not have time to run anything else. So they waste not on schematics and focus on perfect execution.
Our coaches on both sides of the ball need to strip it back and demand PERFECTION in execution from EVERY PLAYER. This includes Shea. If you can’t execute the most basic tenants without doubt or hesitation. Next man up. If this means a true F is playing, so be it. This goes for all positions.
This is our only path forward. If a young player is not fast enough or strong enough but masters the execution. He’s a better asset than a stud who can’t seem to get it.
I would bench Shea. Give all the reps this week to Milton and his Henne cannon, and rep him until he can execute the basic play package consistently. His arm strength along with our NFL wide outs has a bigger upside than anything we’ve seen from Shea this season. If Milton fails to hit the mark, bring in Cade and do it all again. At some point every good QB had to have a gunfighters mentality. A willingness to trust his instincts and just ball. Who was our last QB that had that? Denard? I’d say sure. He had it but his instinct was to bolt. That’s the best gun in his holster. It was Henne. And as others have said, imagine even freshmen Henne with these WRs.
September 23rd, 2019 at 4:41 PM ^
Shea has shown throughout his career that he will lock onto a receiver. He DOES NOT see the field like a quarterback of high caliber that CAN win big games on his shoulders does. His ceiling has been reached and we don't like the on the field results or lack there of. Like you said next man up.
September 23rd, 2019 at 5:31 PM ^
But at some point, don’t we need to ask why Shea locks onto a receiver? Why Brandon Peters didn’t work out?? 33% of the top 6 2016 QB’s roll through Schembechler Hall and there isn’t a serviceable QB?
September 23rd, 2019 at 5:35 PM ^
Agree..probability tells me it is a coin flip and erroring on the side of the coaches.