Michigan Rumors Summary Video
So with all of the information that is being thrown around various social media platforms, I thought I'd share this video that addresses the current coaching carousel at UM. It matches up pretty well with the information that is being discussed on the premium UM forums (247/Scout and Rivals). Hope this helps everyone organize this mess.
EDIT, Link Taken Down*** I apologize. I did not know that we banned ChatSports videos. Just recently became active again on MGoBlog. I just saw that the video information (regarding Enos, Frey, Partridge, etc) matched up with the other forums. Sorry everyone, please don't kill me.
January 4th, 2018 at 2:04 AM ^
chat sports YouTube link...
January 4th, 2018 at 2:15 AM ^
You're right, it is. And I understand that they aren't the most reliable source. But the information contained within this specific video matches up well with what is being discussed on Rivals/Scout. Sorry for trying to help those who may not have access to those other sites.
January 4th, 2018 at 2:22 AM ^
Has been banned by the mods.
January 4th, 2018 at 2:23 AM ^
Well that I did not know. I apologize. I just recently became active on MGoBlog at the start of this year. I'll take it down.
January 4th, 2018 at 2:26 AM ^
maybe just tell us the content... unless of course you are chat sports and trying to drive clicks.
January 4th, 2018 at 2:50 AM ^
Other board topic "Update: Offensive coaching staff overhaul" with a few more tid bits. It wasn't a bad video but it was still chat sports speculation/ hot takes probably taken from other pay sites. UMbig11 has said most of this stuff has some truth to it.
January 4th, 2018 at 8:22 AM ^
Regarding Roman - just because contact was made doesn't mean a contract is going to be signed. I know Michigan is still kicking the tires on that side of the ball. JH is looking at some of his personal favorites, some with Michigan ties, and maybe some out-of-the-box types that may or may not carry some baggage. Furthermore, think back to how he found Don Brown. That is a good starting point.
January 4th, 2018 at 8:25 AM ^
This is like a murder mystery of how to find who our next offensive staff will be. Thanks umbig11, now I'll be terribly unproductive at work today trying to solve this case with the clues you gave.
January 4th, 2018 at 1:15 PM ^
"and maybe some out-of-the-box types that may or may not carry some baggage"
Hugh Freeze to Michigan, confirmed. Which honestly...does make some sort of sense. Especially if Shea is eligible. Hugh had a good offense, knows Shea, needs a reclamation project to get back into coaching. There's no way in hell they'll go after someone like Briles' kid, but Hugh I could see.
January 4th, 2018 at 8:28 PM ^
He already has a few Detroit contacts in his phone book.
January 4th, 2018 at 8:33 AM ^
"Carry some baggage" scares the poop out if me. Sounds like we are considering a Briles or something
January 4th, 2018 at 8:41 AM ^
Lane Kiffin!!!
January 4th, 2018 at 9:44 AM ^
Can remember who posted that the other day. Still smh at it.
January 4th, 2018 at 10:16 AM ^
Lane would be insane at Michigan. But he doesn't play well with others, so Harbaugh wouldn't even consider it seriously.
January 4th, 2018 at 10:00 AM ^
Sarkesian, go full Reggie Bush.
January 4th, 2018 at 8:44 AM ^
That could make sense based on the reference. Kendal Briles is the FAU OC and Lane Kiffin was at practice while they were in Florida. One person I thought of, doesn't fit the baggage, but Mike Yurcich, Ok St OC. He is a native of Euclid, OH.
January 4th, 2018 at 9:41 AM ^
S. Carolina's practice on the same day. He also brought his father along. Or maybe it was vice versa. Trying to make something out of that is just silly.
He certainly wasn't there to pawn off his OC or to look for a job for himself.
January 4th, 2018 at 11:10 AM ^
I wasn't trying to insinuate that Lane was pawning off Kendal Briles, just saying that maybe they had a conversation about him that might lead Harbaugh to inquire.
January 4th, 2018 at 8:45 AM ^
Keith Williams, the WR coach from Nebraska who's had DUIs. For coaches who got jobs elsewhere, think Kevin Wilson or Jim Leavitt.
Even the CFL won't allow teams to hire Art Briles. Hard to imagine him back in CFB.
January 4th, 2018 at 9:36 AM ^
Kevin Wilson and Jim Leavitt? Wilson is still the OC at OSU, and Leavitt is still the DC at Oregon. Doubt Wilson would dump OSU for Michigan, except maybe for the Brinks truck. And Leavitt is not going to replace Don Brown...
January 4th, 2018 at 9:43 AM ^
who got jobs elsewhere. Sorry, I thought that was clear enough.
January 4th, 2018 at 8:50 AM ^
Rodriguez
January 4th, 2018 at 9:06 AM ^
Charlie Weiss
January 4th, 2018 at 9:46 AM ^
but only if we had Tom Brady at QB.
January 4th, 2018 at 11:01 AM ^
Not extra baggage around the waist.
January 5th, 2018 at 2:19 PM ^
Damn, that's where I got confused.
January 4th, 2018 at 12:02 PM ^
Protip: Don't give him a buyout.
January 4th, 2018 at 9:19 AM ^
Sarkisian was another one that came to mind although hard to imagine he'd make that move unless he is not retained as OC by the Falcons.
January 4th, 2018 at 10:05 AM ^
RR is coming back amidst his sexual harassment investigation.
/s
January 4th, 2018 at 10:46 AM ^
I mean if he came back as OC I might let him be a Michigan man.
January 4th, 2018 at 8:45 AM ^
"and maybe some out-of-the-box types that may or may not carry some baggage. "
Who's ready for some nachos?
January 4th, 2018 at 12:03 PM ^
Ms. Rita ain't making no nachos for him no more.
January 4th, 2018 at 9:15 AM ^
The #1 offense is OK. So is it Bill Bedenbaugh or Cale Gundy?
January 4th, 2018 at 9:46 AM ^
Thanks for the updates. Much appreciated. This one has somehow calmed me more than your previous this week. Really hoping Harbaugh goes outside the box on the OC.
January 4th, 2018 at 10:08 AM ^
was with Auburn and Malzahn for years.
January 4th, 2018 at 5:46 PM ^
My Dad has been a Uconn season ticket holder since the year before they went to 1A. He’s a big fan of the guy. Still can’t believe at one point they had Joe Moorhead at OC and Don Brown at DC. No wonder Edsall actually looked like a competent coach in his first go round there.
January 4th, 2018 at 10:17 AM ^
If we are thinking back to how he found Don Brown, I'll just note that Scot Loeffler is BC's OC and QBs coach.
January 4th, 2018 at 12:23 PM ^
That would be the exact opposite approach. Don Brown had no prior to connection to Michigan or Harbaugh, but Harbaugh researched who had the best college defense statistically (and a history of success as a college DC). Loefler's name would not pop up with that type of search. (Boston College's offensive S&P+ ranking this year was No. 101, even worse than Michigan's.)
January 4th, 2018 at 1:24 PM ^
Yeah, I'm not advocating anything here. I was just offering a possible interpretation of the "how he found Don Brown" comment because he found him at BC.
January 4th, 2018 at 2:35 PM ^
I don't think you are on the right track. I'm assuming he is referring to Harbaugh researching who the best OC in the country is and reaching out to that person.
January 4th, 2018 at 2:42 PM ^
Sure. There's certainly more than one way to read it.
January 4th, 2018 at 3:05 PM ^
Honestly, there is only really one way to read it. He is definitely pointing to how he found Don Brown, not where he came from. If he was stricktly looking at BC's OC he would have just said that. There is no point in being cryptic about that.
January 4th, 2018 at 5:58 PM ^
I'm glad to know that you feel so certain in your view that there is only one way to read the comment. My observation was that he found Don Brown at BC and I found it interesting that Loeffler is now at BC. You can say "you're wrong" one more time, though, if it makes you feel better.
January 5th, 2018 at 8:09 AM ^
Seriously, look at the wording that he used. He says, "think back to HOW he found Don Brown." We all know the story of how he found Don Brown. If he was hinting about a BC coach he probably would have said something like "Think about WHERE we found Don Brown.
So after assessing that, you're wrong.
January 5th, 2018 at 9:36 AM ^
What if I tell you I'm not convinced? One more?
January 6th, 2018 at 1:09 PM ^
Seriously, can you do some more exegesis of umbig11 comments to help me understand the meaning? Since you are the oracle who can divine their truth, I’d like to hear more. Don’t quit on me, genius.
January 4th, 2018 at 10:25 AM ^
I hear RichRod is "steppin' out" of Arizona.
January 4th, 2018 at 10:42 AM ^
Back to the NFL. Most will get their wish regarding Drevno.
January 4th, 2018 at 1:02 PM ^
I need an alert for whenever umbig11 posts.
January 4th, 2018 at 1:11 PM ^
So, I have a buddy that believes Pep and Drevno survive this debacle. He is well connected. We have a bet on the outcome. This is going to get really interesting. With the Enos hire and division of responsibilities I say no way they survive. Let the games begin.
I don't mind being wrong at all as long as the staff is solid and we win!