January 7th, 2022 at 3:08 PM ^
Yeah, get your popcorn ready with that one!
January 7th, 2022 at 3:44 PM ^
Unpopular opinion, but I would take Kiffin in a heartbeat if Harbaugh left, and I'd be excited about it. That guy moved up too quickly when he was really young and gets a bad rap for that, but he can coach and recruit. He's going to get another chance at a major program and crush it.
January 7th, 2022 at 5:11 PM ^
Kiffin is already crushing it at Ole Miss, a tough place to win unless you are cheatin' balls. Discount Hugh Freeze years and Ole Miss has one other ten-win season in the last fifty years.
I have major questions about his character though. In college football you hire from within if you can, as it is less disruptive to the program.
January 7th, 2022 at 5:16 PM ^
Agreed. But I don't see Michigan going for him, were we to lose Harbaugh (hoping not!).
January 8th, 2022 at 1:38 AM ^
I would be really bummed if JH left for the NFL. And I really don't think it's going to happen. But if Lane Kiffin was announced as the new head coach, I would no longer be bummed. He can be classified as a jerk from his younger coaching days. But it seems he's really matured since then. I listened to some interviews and he is a really likeable guy. He has just the right amount of arrogance that would fit well at Michigan. Great recruiter. Smart offensive mind. Puts a priority on defense. Next year's offense would be all kinds of great if he was the HC.
January 7th, 2022 at 2:57 PM ^
Hey, Urban Meyer is free!
January 7th, 2022 at 2:57 PM ^
I think it has to be either Fickell, Gattis or Matt Campbell (I know some have soured on him, but he's still a heck of a coach). If it's not Gattis, he's gone shortly thereafter. If it's not one of these 3, I don't know what to think.
But also: I'm waiting for the official announcement before I believe Harbaugh's leaving.
January 7th, 2022 at 3:17 PM ^
We're so hosed if those are the only candidates. BoB? Jesus only Michigan.
January 7th, 2022 at 4:18 PM ^
Might as well go with Ferentz.
January 7th, 2022 at 9:18 PM ^
vlady i love you but this is blasphemy, especially since he caymen nebraska and got booted from jax for booting his players. yech.
January 7th, 2022 at 2:19 PM ^
She heard it from her sister who is friends with the person who grooms Harbaugh's dog.
January 7th, 2022 at 2:20 PM ^
She heard it from a friend who heard it from a friend who heard it from another he was messin around.
January 7th, 2022 at 2:24 PM ^
But I know the neighborhood
And talk is cheaper when the story is good
And the tales grow taller on down the line
January 7th, 2022 at 2:31 PM ^
D oh double g why D oh double G ya see
Am i doing this right? Isn't that the next line?
January 7th, 2022 at 2:37 PM ^
I don't believe it
Not for a minute
January 7th, 2022 at 2:42 PM ^
Sounds solid. Especially, if they asked for the Vegas cut for the dog.
January 7th, 2022 at 2:47 PM ^
My best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going with the girl who saw Harbaugh text his agent from 31 Flavors last night. I guess it's pretty serious.
January 7th, 2022 at 5:43 PM ^
Thank you, Simone.
January 7th, 2022 at 9:34 PM ^
No problem whatsoever
January 7th, 2022 at 2:19 PM ^
This shitty thing here is she has 275k followers and seems pretty certain about it. That's...not great.
January 7th, 2022 at 2:28 PM ^
Harbaugh may well leave but for years we heard from NFL guys with lots of followers that Harbaugh was going to be scooped up by various NFL franchises and none of it happened.
I think a lot of the reporting now is speculation from NFL guys who are listening to front offices and agents of GMs moreso than concrete negotiations. I may well be wrong but NFL reporting in particular is extremely hive-minded and so they'll all jump on the same story with minimal additional sourcing. And honestly, if she actually knew he'd be leaving she'd likely give a team name, not "the NFL" as if the choice is UM or whichever NFL team he wanted.
January 7th, 2022 at 2:36 PM ^
Yeah that last thing you said there makes me believe she's just piggy-backing off what she's hearing/hoping will happen. The only job openings I'm aware of are the one's in Jacksonville and LV. Of the two, Jacksonville is the only one interviewing candidates. They keep mentioning the candidates by name too so I really don't think this is true.
Other jobs will open up but right now I'm supremely skeptical of this woman's claim.
January 7th, 2022 at 2:46 PM ^
LV (win this weekend and they're in the playoffs)
Jacksonville (I think O'Brien is interviewing with them next week?)
Possibly Minnesota
Would expect Chicago to open up as well
Also, Seattle might move on from Carroll but there hasn't been any mention of them I can remember.
January 7th, 2022 at 3:04 PM ^
Yeah, there will be a couple more spots opening up but I have a hard time thinking Jacksonville would take on another college coach (even one with an NFL past) fresh off Meyer. LV might well be in the playoffs so they may be playing themselves out of that race. Minnesota and Seattle may well move on but Seattle is also likely to move on from Wilson as well then, in which case you're asking the new HC to take over a team without a QB and no real path to a decent run.
That's the thing - Harbaugh isn't going somewhere where he's looking at a multi-year rebuild with a ton of uncertainty. Chicago is a spot because you can squint and see a contending team there; maybe the same with with Minnesota if you like Cousins (I don't) as your QB future. But otherwise there are a lot of junk teams with low ceilings for the next 2-3 years.
January 7th, 2022 at 3:24 PM ^
May not be JAX but you have to wonder how much Urban's flameout has played a role. What a juxtaposition if JH goes to NFL and kills it. Best way of getting back at his nemesis and JH is a competitive guy.
January 7th, 2022 at 2:55 PM ^
I may well be wrong but NFL reporting in particular is extremely hive-minded and so they'll all jump on the same story with minimal additional sourcing.
This seems to suggest that NFL reporters will publish stories simply to generate clicks on their name or their publication. Certainly that can't be true?
January 7th, 2022 at 3:00 PM ^
Not the league covered by Albert Breer and Adam Schefter I dare say.
January 7th, 2022 at 3:01 PM ^
We've never really heard about an imminent deal, only about talks and interest. This is the first time a legitimate reporter has hinted at a deal being done. My guess is he's gone
January 7th, 2022 at 3:08 PM ^
Lol, you saying legitimate has a humorous ending to this, I’m certain. Harbaugh Stays!!!
January 7th, 2022 at 2:43 PM ^
Remember, there is no penalty on Twitter for posting things that are bullshit. The only penalty is for not posting at all.
January 7th, 2022 at 2:20 PM ^
I’m by no means a twitter expert, but I thought she was attached to the Michael Fabiano guy that also has been vaguely reporting Harbaugh to the NFL…
January 7th, 2022 at 4:01 PM ^
I don't buy Harbaugh being willing to be someone's backup plan.
"IF we don't make it to the playoffs, want to be our coach?"
January 7th, 2022 at 2:51 PM ^
They both cover the NFL for Sirius XM and Westwood One.
January 7th, 2022 at 2:20 PM ^
If she's wrong I hope our fan base will ruin her career!
January 7th, 2022 at 2:22 PM ^
Herbstreit was certain Miles was coming to Michigan, so one never knows.
January 7th, 2022 at 2:44 PM ^
Herbstreit heard it from Jon Tenuta, who was going to be joining Les as DC.
Bill Martin was busy on a boat.
January 7th, 2022 at 2:26 PM ^
Wow. That seems irrational. There are a lot of moving parts. No part of me believes she is wrong. She is hearing chatter. The chatter is likely coming from good sources. I am also of the belief that nothing is signed and sealed.
January 7th, 2022 at 2:33 PM ^
How does a reporter's career get "ruined" today?
"Journalists" can spout the wrongest, dumbest things and face zero consequences. In fact, they can get promoted if said wrong, dumb things bring clicks with them. There's no losing for them.
January 7th, 2022 at 2:42 PM ^
It's bullshit that reporter's put out rumors as if they are facts with no repercussions! Maybe "ruin her carrier" is a bit harsh, but we should definitely give her hell! (If she's wrong)
January 7th, 2022 at 2:58 PM ^
No, it's not bullshit. Happens everyday by 'journalists' and politicians alike. Lying is rampant in our society.
January 7th, 2022 at 2:53 PM ^
<Insert political 'journalist' name here> approves this post.
WARNING!!!! POLITICAL TRIGGER!!!! WARNING!!!!
Edit: I pulled the trigger, then chickened out and removed the name. Politics sucks, and isn't needed on this board...
January 7th, 2022 at 2:34 PM ^
She's reporting what she's hearing, which is likely rumors that the NFL is perfectly happy to push because it makes their product seem so desirable that the college COY wants to jump back in. No need to ruin someone's career over it, just take it with a grain of salt that she's not reporting from an objective position.
January 7th, 2022 at 2:21 PM ^
Chiro chiro chirp?
Is that Russian script for birdy speak?!
January 7th, 2022 at 2:26 PM ^
She subsequently tweeted that it was an autocorrect issue and she meant “chirp chirp chirp,” not that Harbaugh has a back problem.
January 7th, 2022 at 3:24 PM ^
Can’t even spellcheck a tweet, but I’m supposed to believe this person has credibility?
January 7th, 2022 at 2:21 PM ^
What kinds of birds are chiropractors?