LostPatrol14

January 12th, 2024 at 11:18 AM ^

Correct, and I think that's a tell that he's coming back anyways. Plus, there are folks that said that Harbaugh wants to be here, so it's really about what the University plans to do and how they will handle the condition that Harbaugh wants.

Personally, I hope they are able to get it done and get this extension signed. Having Harbaugh here has made Michigan football fun again.

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WeimyWoodson

January 12th, 2024 at 10:59 AM ^

Well, interesting that Will knows if an NFL team has already offered. If Harbaugh is going, Will might know that "Harbaugh plans to pursue an NFL job." 

I'm just hoping the decision process for them is as quick as possible. 

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mGrowOld

January 12th, 2024 at 10:59 AM ^

Slight correction.  

"Will Johnson SAID Will Johnson knows if JJ and Jim are returning"

We have absolutely no way of knowing if that statement is true or just his conjecture.  

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Blue_Bull_Run

January 12th, 2024 at 11:04 AM ^

Saban just did an interview in which he acknowledged that he was still interviewing assistants the day before his retirement, and that he was still undecided in the last minutes leading up to a team meeting. Pretty incredible that he can make decisions that way. I feel like it would take me like a year to decide lol. 

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gobluem

January 12th, 2024 at 11:01 AM ^

Assuming Will Johnson actually truly knows, (big if) then you would think the most logical conclusion is that both are coming back. That'd be sweet!

 

Couldn't be mad if they both left though

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yossarians tree

January 12th, 2024 at 1:31 PM ^

I really want Jim to come back because he's been great for Michigan football and college football in general.

But I will also completely revel in joy at how devastating this would be for certain other programs and their fanbases--namely OSU, Sparty and Penn State. He terrifies them.

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NeverPunt

January 12th, 2024 at 11:02 AM ^

Todd Anson, noted Harbaugh buddy, put it at above 70% they both come back on twitter...

https://twitter.com/TJA4Michigan/status/1745628964130070682

I don't have anything to back this up but I don't think JJ is coming back without Jim. Announcement coming at the rally this weekend? Granted JJ has to decide before Monday and Jim has no timeline, but wouldn't it be beautiful to lock them both down and get to defending this title?

We shall see. 

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mgobleu

January 12th, 2024 at 1:04 PM ^

I honestly would do the opposite and use a fake name to avoid that situation myself. 

My sons both have first names that sound like common last names, and having a Dutch last name that isn’t always well understood, I always pick one of theirs whenever I have to give a name in public. 

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chalkeater

January 12th, 2024 at 11:20 AM ^

Oh my God. Just thinking of the roar if Jim announces the extension at the parade followed by JJ returning as the torch-bearer between the last era and the next one. Wow.

They both have more than earned the right to do whatever they want and be cheered forever - but man, I hadn't even thought yet of the full heights this weekend might reach! 

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Brhino

January 12th, 2024 at 11:02 AM ^

I feel like JJ and Jim (and maybe a few other big names) will either say they're staying at the celebration on Saturday, or if they're leaving, they'll wait until afterwards to say.  Timing would be awkward any other way.

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