David Shaw out at Stanford. Could they come after one of JH's assistants?
David Shaw is out at Stanford.
I would not be surprised if they call Jim to help them with the search. Perhaps recommending one of his assistants or someone from John's staff.
November 27th, 2022 at 11:22 AM ^
Hey…just enjoy the weekend. Go Blue.
And lots of teams will want out assistant coaches because they are good.
November 27th, 2022 at 11:23 AM ^
True enough, they could. This is a first world problem and one that we’ll certainly hear about all off season. It stinks to lose top assistants but Harbaugh has proven extremely adept and bringing in good replacements. Top people want to work for bosses that grow and promote, so in a way it also helps to get poached.
November 27th, 2022 at 11:24 AM ^
Already posted.
And usually you go away from whatever you were before.
I'd expect them to go with a hot name at OC. I suppose that could've been Gattis last year, but again, I'd think they go away from the Harbaugh well and try to do a 180.
Alex Goelish at Tennessee is a random name that comes to mind.
November 27th, 2022 at 1:28 PM ^
Goelish is running TN's offense as much as Gattis was running UM's.
November 27th, 2022 at 11:28 AM ^
I was thinking less about what assistants might get poached and more about the potential for transfers, given the high academic standards.
November 27th, 2022 at 2:12 PM ^
Wonder what Walker Lyons is thinking.
November 27th, 2022 at 11:31 AM ^
Josh Gattis will be available.
November 27th, 2022 at 1:28 PM ^
At a discount from last year's rate to boot!!!
November 27th, 2022 at 11:33 AM ^
Why even post this? Seriously?
November 27th, 2022 at 11:36 AM ^
Do you realize how many years it’s been since Harbaugh coached there? Ohio State has had FOUR head coaches in that span.
November 27th, 2022 at 11:52 AM ^
Lots of coaching jobs are open every year, including NFL ones, I see no reason why we should be extra special scared of Stanford in particular wanting our coaches.
edit to add: Also they suck so it doesn’t seem like a great career move.
November 27th, 2022 at 11:57 AM ^
Nobody on the staff has Stanford connections, and Jim will be a little busy (you know, preparing for the CFP) to help with their search.
November 27th, 2022 at 12:26 PM ^
Unfortunately, after yesterday's performance, I bet Minter's voicemail is already filling up.
The AD better have their checkbook open already!
November 27th, 2022 at 12:41 PM ^
Maybe but I could see them just as easily deciding that they want to move on from that lineage entirely.
November 27th, 2022 at 1:26 PM ^
Can we enjoy one single day without someone bringing up something bad. Such a Michigan fan post.
November 27th, 2022 at 1:44 PM ^
Was inevitable, but I'm sorry to see him fail. Shaw is a super high integrity guy, really open and thoughtful in interviews. Did everything the right way...until he stopped winning.
His first few years post-Harbaugh he seemed like the perfect successor, but it was clearly time for him to go.
I don't have any connection to Stanford (other than proximity), but I always root for schools that prioritize academics. Would love to see Stanford and Cal become more competitive - NW too. It's good for the sport when non-football factories succeed.
And as for how this impacts us - maybe Shaw is a possible assistant candidate? Smart guy, knows Harbaugh and his system, can recruit fertile NorCal.
November 27th, 2022 at 4:30 PM ^
Shaw is a fantastic guy! And I hate to say it, but he did start on third base.