OT: Which Children's Cartoon Character would be the best head coach for Michigan?
Because I'm running on three hours of sleep with our infant going hog wild at night, I figured I'd add a little levity for the moms, dads, and caretakers in here:
Which character from the kids' shows you know and love should Warde consider interviewing for the role if Harbaugh leaves?
My personal vote is for the blue ranger from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, but I imagine some Paw Patrol characters have the combination of skills and acute neuroticism needed to succeed.
January 4th, 2023 at 10:05 AM ^
Opposing coaches running in fear from the post-game handshake...
January 4th, 2023 at 4:49 PM ^
I was always surprised there was never more Wolverine marketing involvement with Michigan sports. The uniform colors, the moniker, the mutton chops. It sells itself!
January 4th, 2023 at 10:32 AM ^
Homer J was my choice too. He's got previous coaching experience. He's not afraid to cut a kid who isn't working out. I'm pretty sure he comes from Tom Landry's coaching tree, or at least will use ol' Tom as a coaching guidepost. He's a safety inspector at a nuclear panner plant so you know he'll keep the kids safe... Homer checks a lot of boxes is what I'm saying.
January 4th, 2023 at 10:11 AM ^
this is by FAR the most useful post about this entire subject. not even slightly kidding.
January 4th, 2023 at 10:11 AM ^
Frylock -- cool, calm, collected under constant duress. Stern voice. Shoots lasers out of his eyes. No-brainer, really.
January 5th, 2023 at 12:42 AM ^
Great choice. Meatwad or Karl would just bring him down, though
January 4th, 2023 at 10:15 AM ^
Foghorn Leghorn - He has a bombastic and somewhat unrefined personality and shows a penchant for mischief. AND he always gets the better of the barnyard dawg. We need someone who can take down the Dawgs.
January 4th, 2023 at 10:25 AM ^
My answer as well. Ryan Day appearing as Barnyard Dawg
January 4th, 2023 at 10:41 AM ^
Judging by his accent, Foghorn Leghorn could probably recruit SEC country pretty well.
January 4th, 2023 at 10:16 AM ^
Underdog. My favorite back when I was 4-6 years old.
January 4th, 2023 at 11:45 AM ^
That’s who I was thinking of. If we were ever in need of a halftime adjustment, just have him pass out some vitamins.
January 4th, 2023 at 10:20 AM ^
Although technically not a cartoon character, I recommend this guy.
Scott Tracy - Thunderbirds
Well Educated
Veteran
Field Commander
Team Leader
Battle Tested
Comfortable in the Danger Zone
Here's a link to his bio.
It would be tough to pull him away from International Rescue.
January 4th, 2023 at 10:59 AM ^
Somehow that show managed to avoid the Uncanny Valley and knew that little kids imagined their toy planes and cars would move like that and if you had your own secret island, you won't just climb into your rocket-jet planes, you'd have an elaborate sequence just to get in.
January 4th, 2023 at 10:24 AM ^
Optimus Prime or Duke from GI Joe, both have the necessary leadership skills and always seem to win in the end. I give Duke the edge because nobody F’s with a 1st Sergeant.
a close 3rd would be Gossamer, the big red furry thing from Loony Tunes.
January 4th, 2023 at 10:26 AM ^
Captain Barnacles - brave polar bear extraordinaire and the leader of the Octonauts crew. He's always the first to rush in and help whenever there's a problem. Besides adventuring, Barnacles enjoys playing his accordion and writing in his captain's log.
I think he'd be a solid game day tactician and kill it on the recruiting trail.
January 4th, 2023 at 10:29 AM ^
space ghost. tremendous air raid offense. can go invisible and not just steal signs, but listen to the ohio coaches talk, and of course if the refs get sideways, he can blast them like this:
January 4th, 2023 at 12:18 PM ^
I second this suggestion, especially if it's Space Ghost Coast-to-Coast and he can bring along his sidekicks Brak, Moltar, and Zorak.
January 6th, 2023 at 7:39 PM ^
Old Kentucky Shark from the Willie Nelson episode would be a great DE.
January 4th, 2023 at 10:36 AM ^
To go with the BPONE. 
January 4th, 2023 at 10:36 AM ^
I always Wolverine would be appropriate. He doesn't tolerate much nonsense and he would instill a sense of play-as-if-your-life-depended-on-it kind of attitude...
#showerthoughts
January 4th, 2023 at 10:44 AM ^
The tandem car of Phineas and Ferb. Those kids are prodigies
January 4th, 2023 at 10:45 AM ^
Stop drinking your baby's Similac, dad, and go to bed.
January 4th, 2023 at 10:50 AM ^
Not for any logical reason, but I'd say either Ren, or Dr. Doofenshmirtz.
January 4th, 2023 at 10:53 AM ^
Voltron, because not only is the assembled thing a total badass, but could also include the main assistant coaches.
January 4th, 2023 at 10:59 AM ^
Lucy from Peanuts. She knows how important it is to hold the ball right for a kick and she’d definitely make sure there were no botched snaps.
January 4th, 2023 at 11:17 AM ^
Papa Smurf duh
January 4th, 2023 at 11:55 AM ^
Sgt. Slaughter.
January 4th, 2023 at 12:08 PM ^
We already had Fred Flinstone so let's move on
January 4th, 2023 at 12:11 PM ^
We need someone with the guile and skill of Zapp Brannigan. But I’ll settle for Foghorn Leghorn or Daffy Duck.
January 4th, 2023 at 1:10 PM ^
I dunno about head coach, but for Strength and Conditioning I'd recommend Professor Utonium from the Power Puff Girls. Sure, his methods (Sugar, Spice, and Everything Nice -- plus a dash of Chemical X) might be unusual. But if he can turn three kindergarten girls into superheroes he can probably take our usual recruiting mishmash of three and four stars and turn them into national championship contending athletes.
January 4th, 2023 at 1:18 PM ^
Buttercup
January 4th, 2023 at 1:42 PM ^
Brady Hoke as Shrek or Fred Flintstone.
Rich Rod as Elmer Fudd.
January 4th, 2023 at 1:42 PM ^
Gotta be Master Splinter. Good leader, player development ability, calm under pressure. Really the whole package
January 4th, 2023 at 1:43 PM ^
Great post! This is the mgoblog I know and love!
For those BPONE folks, it's hard to beat Hardy Har Har, Lippy the Lion's sidekick. "oh, dear...Lippy.
January 4th, 2023 at 2:19 PM ^
Henry Hugglemonster
January 4th, 2023 at 2:22 PM ^
Dora the (nfl options) Explorer
January 4th, 2023 at 2:23 PM ^
Perfect for the Michigan fan base.
January 4th, 2023 at 2:30 PM ^
Snake-Eyes from G.I. Joe. He is loyal and wouldn't say one word to NFL owners.
January 4th, 2023 at 2:41 PM ^
Johnny Bravo
January 4th, 2023 at 4:38 PM ^
If we want a coach who will continue with traditional power football, then the obvious choice is Gruffi Gummi. If we want a young coach with radical ideas, then we should go with Cubbi Gummi.
Either way, Zummi Gummi will likely be the AD and Tubbi Gummi would make a good OL coach.
January 4th, 2023 at 7:12 PM ^
Sonic the Hedgehog. Would teach the team to be super fast. Would work for a limitless supply of red shoes and coney dogs.