Tom Herman fired from Texas
January 2nd, 2021 at 2:21 PM ^
That’s assuming they’re competent, though.
January 2nd, 2021 at 2:19 PM ^
$15M buyout....”but Michigan can’t possibly fire Harbaugh. The buyout is too high.”
Yoda: That, Michigan, is why you fail.
January 2nd, 2021 at 2:28 PM ^
Would you really be happy paying a giant buyout and then hiring a retread like Sarkisian?
January 2nd, 2021 at 2:35 PM ^
Of course I would not be happy with hiring a clear downgrade of a coach from Herman to Sark, but you’re missing the point. It’s the fact that the buyout excuse floated around here is stupid if Texas just paid double what Harbaugh’s buyout is.
January 2nd, 2021 at 2:36 PM ^
Maybe? I mean, aren’t people always saying that WE aren’t paying the coach? So sure, it’s not my money. I’d take a swing at Herman or Sark if my only other option is Harbaugh. Hell, Ole miss just extended kiffin at 4yr/16mil, which is way less than we pay Harbaugh and probably what we could grab Herman for. Herman has a great bowl record, knows the OSU program and is a good recruiter. Mediocre Herman seems a lot cheaper than mediocre Harbaugh.
January 2nd, 2021 at 2:38 PM ^
This firing smells like it is due to the boosters after watching yesterday’s games and seeing how competent other teams are. A normal AD would not fire his headcoach after saying he will retain him.
January 2nd, 2021 at 2:54 PM ^
What do you call an AD who has a lame duck coach after 6 seasons, just finished the worst season ever, and wants to extend him?
January 2nd, 2021 at 2:42 PM ^
Texas only gives their coaches 3 to 4 seasons to win a conference title. But Michigan will end up giving Harbaugh another 5 and he probably will not beat OSU under his new 5 year deal.
January 2nd, 2021 at 2:45 PM ^
Give him 8 more years and OSU will finally take the lead in the rivalry.
January 2nd, 2021 at 2:51 PM ^
Pay Herman HC worthy salary and give him a role at Michigan.
I mean the dude is a football genius.... right?
https://www.us.mensa.org/featured-content/member-spotlight-tom-herman/
Go Blue.
January 2nd, 2021 at 3:05 PM ^
I know this isn’t a popular opinion, but I think if we fired Harbaugh on Monday, Herman should be a candidate for HC. He’s a great offensive mind. We’d get him at a discount. He had great offenses everywhere he has been. He needs a good DC. I’d much rather have him than Fickell if we are discussing hiring former OSU coaches. Just to clarify, Campbell still would be my number one choice.
January 2nd, 2021 at 3:32 PM ^
I agree. 4-0 in bowl games. Has connections in Ohio and Texas. Great offenses. Knows OSU’s program. I think he did better at Houston than what Fickell has done at Cincinnati. This wouldn’t be his first time leading a Power 5 program. Maybe he could bring his star freshman running back and sophomore quarterback with him. I wouldn’t hate that hire at all.
January 2nd, 2021 at 2:55 PM ^
If Harbaugh is such a great choice for Michigan and he is so dedicated, why hasn't he accepted the offer on the table? I'll tell you why, cuz he's no different than any other coach. Its all about the money.
Please, can we move on from JH and get the best coach we can that DOES NOT have ties to Michigan
January 2nd, 2021 at 3:21 PM ^
No we cannot, because Michigan Men like Harbaugh are bigger than the program. Who cares if Michigan football turns into Rutgers, so long as the feelings of Harbaugh and his Michigan Men Crew are not hurt.
January 2nd, 2021 at 4:01 PM ^
Holy shit. I didn't know we were gonna turn into Rutgers. You've now convinced me. We need to fire Harbaugh stat!
January 2nd, 2021 at 3:48 PM ^
Thank you! I have never understood this. UM will not fire Harbaugh because he is a football hero/good guy/tremendous representative of the University. He really doesn’t need any more money. So how committed is he to the program if a) he won’t sign a lower contract reflecting his record or b) UM is Plan B depending on NFL offers? Why is the AD content to be sloppy seconds if JH doesn’t get what he wants from the NFL?
January 2nd, 2021 at 3:10 PM ^
Has anyone tweeted a pic of the gold pants to him yet or is it my turn?
January 2nd, 2021 at 4:50 PM ^
Sark to Texas is official per espn
GO BLUE
January 2nd, 2021 at 4:55 PM ^
I predict that Herman will land in a nice place and Sarkisian will be let go from Texas after 4 years.
I don't see a worthwhile rationale for this move.
January 2nd, 2021 at 5:00 PM ^
Too Soon.
January 2nd, 2021 at 5:08 PM ^
Fired from Subway. Fired from Texas. I sense a pattern here
January 3rd, 2021 at 2:51 AM ^
If we get Harbaugh at a paycut we should be bringing him in as an analyst a la Alabama and every decent fired coach of the last 5 years. Lets fire the money cannon in some fashion since it clearly won't be for Matt Campbell
January 3rd, 2021 at 10:11 AM ^
This is ridiculous but typical of the lunacy in college football today. They're paying $24 million for people to not work after laying off many people in their athletic department. They're firing a coach with a winning record and likely downgrading to a coach with a worse record and very problematic personal history. Hopefully, Sarkisian can succeed and I believe he deserves a chance to overcome some of his past problems. But Texas is paying a lot of money just for a major gamble.