In reality who could Michigan get to be a better HC?
I'm now onboard with the idea that Harbaugh is not the guy to get it done here, but who really could? I feel like "eh this is kinda Michigan football, its not going to get better". But really Michigan needs a coach who can come in here and revamp the offense. No more of these FB dives, hand off to the running back to run up the gut for a year, slow tempo, delay of game when down like 30....
Not that Michigan would part ways but would would be a realistic coach to fix this mess because Saban and Dabo are not coming.
December 29th, 2018 at 3:55 PM ^
"If you aren't cheating you aren't trying" - SEC
December 29th, 2018 at 4:00 PM ^
I'll take the integrity, thanks.
If you'd rather cheat to win, what even attracts you to Michigan?
December 29th, 2018 at 4:19 PM ^
It is the arrogance of Michigan fans that thinks you have to have a bagman or cheat to win.
Read everything you can get your hands on regarding Clemson. You will find a program that has no other reputation than being 100% legit, above board, and full of integrity. Dabo has created a machine, and by all accounts, has done it the right way.
December 29th, 2018 at 4:57 PM ^
I seem to remember remarks made by Gary about Clemson offering a large amount of money. You are delusional if you think that Clemson doesn’t pay on par with SEC schools. The only difference is that Dabo won’t take fliers on the guys with more questionable character.
December 29th, 2018 at 5:18 PM ^
Is it Clemson the team with guys out for juicing or was that somebody else??
December 30th, 2018 at 1:09 AM ^
Well Dabo did not have a really good season until year 4 / year 5. And I am sure Clemson cheats like crazy. But in a sense you are right. It is getting late now.
December 29th, 2018 at 3:54 PM ^
Harbaugh wont be fired. And should not. If you cant cope with that...cheer for another team. End of story.
December 29th, 2018 at 3:54 PM ^
I do think that there are plenty of people in this forum room who understand football is well as Harbaugh does and could do just as good a job coaching the team in a game.
There are a lot of Young and Hungry coaches out there with brilliant football Minds we just wanted to be given a chance. We were all so hot for Michigan hiring Harbaugh that we were blinded.
If this team plays in games next season like they did in games this year, it's time for Harbaugh to go, or the athletic director in important alumni to force him to bring in better offense coaches. Hardball needs to quit kissing a picture of Bo's rear end before every game and start playing football like it's 2019, not 1970
December 29th, 2018 at 3:59 PM ^
Is there an /s involved here.
You're saying that people in this "forum room" so I assume this discussion "could do just as good a job coaching the team in a game".
Are you fcuking serious? Quit drinking and go to bed.
December 29th, 2018 at 4:14 PM ^
I love this opinion ... Amongst a blog forum of armchair QBs, you think there is a head coach who could be better at Michigan than Harbaugh?!
Bahahaha. Maybe if they’re allowed to play NCAA14.
My gosh, the internet makes people think they’re smarter than they are and type stupid things.
December 29th, 2018 at 3:54 PM ^
Anybody but a “michigan man.” Saban wasnt a bama man. Dabo wasnt a clemson man. Too man sunshine elitist in the um fanbase to let an outsider come in and fix it.
December 29th, 2018 at 3:55 PM ^
No one.
That's just how it is.
December 29th, 2018 at 3:56 PM ^
Not saying I am 100% fire Harbaugh, but would love to see what Matt Campbell could do with this talent. Has top 20/25 recruiting class coming to ISU, young guy, gets up for big games. Another guy I like is Pat Fitzgerald. Doubt he leaves his alma mater though (nfl is so, heard GB job).
December 29th, 2018 at 3:57 PM ^
Campbell is a good move. Fitzgerald is a NW lifer tho.
December 29th, 2018 at 3:59 PM ^
Pat fitzgerald?? Are you an idiot??
December 29th, 2018 at 4:07 PM ^
Re Matt Campbell
"gets up for big games"
- loses 13 - 3 to Iowa and the Fighting Ferentz Family this year
- the following week loses by 10 to Oklahoma
- beats Akron by 13
- the following week loses 17 - 14 to TCU
- beats WVU, Texas Tech and Kansas
- then loses 24 - 10 to Texas
- beats Kansas State 42 - f'n 38
- beat Drake (nm) fcuking Drake is on their schedule as it was God's Plan
- loses 28 -26 to the Pirate and WSU in their bowl
Um, okay, yeah, they "get up for big games".
I do not get the Matt Campbell nut huggers here. Not even a bit. Guy is a less accomplished version of Rich Rod as a candidate. No thank you.
December 29th, 2018 at 4:17 PM ^
With that level of performance, Campbell would be asked to leave around here after the fifth game.
December 29th, 2018 at 4:41 PM ^
If you believed half the board he is the spawn of Nick Saban, UFM, Bill Belichick and Tom F'n Landry.
Maybe I don't get the narrative (his teams get up for big games - which they invariably lose?).
Remember "Less Miles/New Carr" narrative of 2006?
December 29th, 2018 at 4:14 PM ^
Fuck Pat Fitzgerald. Your solution to fixing Michigan football is to get the guy who Michigan beats constantly and has never beaten Ohio State?
December 29th, 2018 at 4:15 PM ^
Fuck pat fitzgerald!
December 29th, 2018 at 3:56 PM ^
Recruiting rankings don't matter though.
My take on Harbaugh: UM runs systems on both sides of the ball that rely on talent overwhelming opponent. Struggle against similar talent level. UM can win a title with JH but need to recruit on Bama/UGa/OSU level to do it. Not quite there yet.
— Barton Simmons (@bartonsimmons) December 29, 2018
December 29th, 2018 at 3:57 PM ^
no one right now and that’s what is scary.
December 29th, 2018 at 3:58 PM ^
Give Harbaugh one more year and then throw all the money in the world to... (wait for it)... Urban fucking Meyer
December 29th, 2018 at 3:58 PM ^
How about the OP root for another team? How about that...
December 29th, 2018 at 3:59 PM ^
eat our big stinky POOP
December 29th, 2018 at 4:03 PM ^
Why can't I be disappointed with the outcome of the past four years of our coach who was going ot be the savior and bring Michigan NC's?
December 29th, 2018 at 5:32 PM ^
If you are happy with second tier performance, go root for Northwestern.
December 29th, 2018 at 3:58 PM ^
Urban Meyer
December 29th, 2018 at 4:19 PM ^
Following the rules is a must around here.
December 29th, 2018 at 3:58 PM ^
John Harbaugh.
December 29th, 2018 at 3:59 PM ^
for the money we spend. Just about anyone we want.
jdon
December 29th, 2018 at 3:59 PM ^
Can we lock thread? This game was meaningless to begin with.
December 29th, 2018 at 4:21 PM ^
can't you just lock yourself out of the thread if it bothers you so much you pathetic fucking hall monitor wannabe?
December 29th, 2018 at 4:48 PM ^
It certainly was meaningless to a couple of our team captains.
December 29th, 2018 at 4:59 PM ^
How about we just talk about the Penn State game?
December 29th, 2018 at 3:59 PM ^
Ryan Day
December 29th, 2018 at 3:59 PM ^
Ryan Day
December 29th, 2018 at 4:05 PM ^
Matt Rhule, Mike Norvell, and Dino Babers are rising stars that would be at the top of my list.
December 29th, 2018 at 4:13 PM ^
Matt Rhule is a good coach (was coach at my alma mater Temple) but you would hate his offense which is largely unwatchable. If he retained Phil Snow at DC might be an interesting hire (though bring back some bad memories for Lions fans who remember Phil Snow as an assistant).
Hard to say if Rhule can bring back Baylor or not.
None of these candidates would have the cache that Michigan would need to make the hire to keep the donor base happy.
December 29th, 2018 at 4:05 PM ^
We could've had Dan Mullen. Sigh
December 29th, 2018 at 4:07 PM ^
It’s not my fucking job to hire Harbaugh’s replacement. There are better coaches out there.
December 29th, 2018 at 4:21 PM ^
Name one. With adequate ability to coach and follow the rules.
December 29th, 2018 at 4:08 PM ^
I'll take the head coach at Iowa State right now.
December 29th, 2018 at 4:11 PM ^
Always a good sign that you don't even know his name
December 29th, 2018 at 4:33 PM ^
Yes, this year’s victory over Kansas was truly inspiring.
December 29th, 2018 at 4:42 PM ^
Iowa State outhit Washington State last night tho...
December 29th, 2018 at 4:44 PM ^
Didn't Kansas beat Rutger?
December 29th, 2018 at 4:09 PM ^
If Harbaugh leaves, the following list should be examined more thoroughly:
Lane Kiffin: basically Harbaugh but with a modern offense. Would be able to recruit top 5 classes annually. Not a proven winner as head coach.
Bronco Mendenhall: proven to be a winner at BYU and now building Virginia. Has a more modern like offense and defensively has been decent. Landed some surprising 4* talent at UVA.
Kevin Wilson: Yeah, he was mean to players at IU. Who cares? He is an offensive genius and rebuilt IU. His offenses have been elite at Ohio State.
Josh McDaniels: no clue if any interest in college, but he seems like a college guy. High energy, young, seems like a natural recruiter.
For those traditionalists: Jack Del Rio is available and would be intriguing. Hire him and demand he bring in a spread coordinator on offense.
December 29th, 2018 at 4:09 PM ^
I would take Jeff Monken in a heartbeat.
December 29th, 2018 at 4:10 PM ^
Unless Justin Fields goes to OSU, we are going to be favorites to win the big ten next year. I'm not going back to the fucking era of losing to Rutgers and Maryland. We are inches away and everyone wants to scrap the program