Harbaugh

[Virginia Joe]

On the way out.

Sources: Jim Harbaugh plans to sign with the Minnesota Vikings

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh is headed to Minnesota for a Wednesday interview with the Vikings, but multiple sources say it's a formality.

www.on3.com

 

[LionDeNittany]

On the way out.

Sources: Jim Harbaugh plans to sign with the Minnesota Vikings

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh is headed to Minnesota for a Wednesday interview with the Vikings, but multiple sources say it's a formality.

www.on3.com

Wow. This is totally out of the blue...

Harbaugh?

LdN

 

[Norm Petersin]

CJF to Meatchicken

 

[LandoComando]

It's actually a very good decision by Harbaugh. He finally had a good year at Michigan and he's better suited for the NFL. He can work with a GM he has a pre-existing relationship with. The QB situation isn't great but Thielen, Jefferson and Cook is a nice core.

Curious to see what Michigan does if he bolts. They should give Matt Rhule whatever he wants.

 

[Rip_E_2_Joe_PA]

Whomever in the NFL hires this dope ... the consumate beneficiary of a fluke season will be very, very sorry real soon.

 

[LandoComando]

Whomever in the NFL hires this dope ... the consumate beneficiary of a fluke season will be very, very sorry real soon.

Whether you like or hate him it's impossible to argue with his success in the NFL. He went to 2 NFCCG and 1 SB in 4 years without much at QB. It would be dumb not to give him another chance in the NFL. His ego could end up being a problem but he absolutely is a good hire.

 

[OaktonDave]

Whether you like or hate him it's impossible to argue with his success in the NFL. He went to 2 NFCCG and 1 SB in 4 years without much at QB. It would be dumb not to give him another chance in the NFL. His ego could end up being a problem but he absolutely is a good hire.

It is likely that his act will wear out after a few years, just like it did in SF, but I agree that it's a good hire.

 

[TN Lion]

Will any of their class of 2022 leave? Keon Sabb

 

[jabba2]

Im glad Minnesota is taking the plunge and not the Dolphins. I dont think its a good hire at all.

 

[Rip_E_2_Joe_PA]

It is likely that his act will wear out after a few years, just like it did in SF, but I agree that it's a good hire.

What is a great 2 year hire? Seriously!?

 

[canuckhal]

Can't officially hire him until they interview Brian Flores.

 

[dailybuck777]

On the way out.

Sources: Jim Harbaugh plans to sign with the Minnesota Vikings

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh is headed to Minnesota for a Wednesday interview with the Vikings, but multiple sources say it's a formality.

www.on3.com

Hope it isn't true. Long term he can't get Michigan to the top of the heap.

 

[shifix]

Does anyone outside of Michigan think Matt Rhule would leave Carolina?

 

[ram2020]

Does anyone outside of Michigan think Matt Rhule would leave Carolina?

Yes, most everyone. He is a lame duck in Carolina with an owner that has been publicly critical of him. He has zero QB prospects for the franchise next year which basically dooms a team to failure in the NFL. Rhule would almost certainly jump at the chance to exit the panthers and find a cushy little landing spot that pays him about 6-7M a year, yes.

 

[Texas Lion]

Will the recent allegations by Brian Flores of the NFL trickle down to the college level? Basically will a Josh Gattis get his chance over the likes of Matt Ruhle or Bill O'Brien?

 

[wolve1972]

Whomever in the NFL hires this dope ... the consumate beneficiary of a fluke season will be very, very sorry real soon.

I kind of compare him to Urban Meyer. They both seem to burn bridges - wherever they go - in 4 to 6 years. Both are 1st class jerks

 

[heckmans]

Whether you like or hate him it's impossible to argue with his success in the NFL. He went to 2 NFCCG and 1 SB in 4 years without much at QB. It would be dumb not to give him another chance in the NFL. His ego could end up being a problem but he absolutely is a good hire.

Humbly, based on history, I'd submit that this is only a good hire if a team was close to SuperBowl caliber and a desperate owner wanted to take a short term gamble. Based on history, khaki pants had some success in short tenures, but then flamed out with his bosses and players being run out of town.
His performance in AA cannot be looked upon too favorably. He got a long leash as an alumni QB, but there were plenty of reports of the admin growing weary of him. In 7 seasons, it's easy to say that he significantly under-performed his salary and recruiting classes. Now, much like he did at Stanford, he appears to be riding one good season to find a new home where he can begin wearing out his welcome once again.

 

[LionDeNittany]

Whether you like or hate him it's impossible to argue with his success in the NFL. He went to 2 NFCCG and 1 SB in 4 years without much at QB. It would be dumb not to give him another chance in the NFL. His ego could end up being a problem but he absolutely is a good hire.

What's also interesting is that at the time he left there was a lot of talk about how he lost the team and the owner. And how there was a lot of internal dissent on the team and from coaches.

In hindsight, his qb was Kaepernick... so much of it makes more sense today.

LdN

 

[HazletonLion]

The price UM pays for his pay cut. Actually don't blame JH.

 

[Texas Lion]

I kind of compare him to Urban Meyer. They both seem to burn bridges - wherever they go - in 4 to 6 years. Both are 1st class jerks

what bridge has Harbaugh burnt? I don't much care for the guy but what bridge has ne burnt?

 

[wolve1972]

what bridge has Harbaugh burnt? I don't much care for the guy but what bridge has ne burnt?

At SF - in the NFL - and many of Michigan's fans want him to move on because of opposing coaches openly using his desire of returning to the NFL when recruiting against Harbaugh / Michigan in the future if he does return for 2022.

Michigan was in on a number of recruits that were signing today and - at this this writing - none had signed while Harbaugh was interviewing in Minny on national signing day while other coaches were still trying to convince / talk kids into signing today. Just a selfish look and many Michigan backers are fed up and want him to move on.

 

[LandoComando]

It is likely that his act will wear out after a few years, just like it did in SF, but I agree that it's a good hire.

Sure it's possible maybe likely but I'd take the risk when looking at the other options

 

[The Spin Meister]

At SF - in the NFL - and many of Michigan's fans want him to move on because of opposing coaches openly using his desire of returning to the NFL when recruiting against Harbaugh / Michigan in the future if he does return for 2022.

Michigan was in on a number of recruits that were signing today and - at this this writing - none had signed while Harbaugh was interviewing in Minny on national signing day while other coaches were still trying to convince / talk kids into signing today. Just a selfish look and many Michigan backers are fed up and want him to move on.

So with whom did these budding superstars sign? How many are unsigned as of yet?

 

[Norm Petersin]

Good news for PSU that he is staying, not a good coach

 

[Texas Lion]

At SF - in the NFL - and many of Michigan's fans want him to move on because of opposing coaches openly using his desire of returning to the NFL when recruiting against Harbaugh / Michigan in the future if he does return for 2022.

Michigan was in on a number of recruits that were signing today and - at this this writing - none had signed while Harbaugh was interviewing in Minny on national signing day while other coaches were still trying to convince / talk kids into signing today. Just a selfish look and many Michigan backers are fed up and want him to move on.

Seems like Michigan is pretty pumped he is coming back. Don’t believe everything ESPN says, it rots ur brain.

 

[LandoComando]

I think celebrating the fact that he's returning is premature--he did win the Big Ten last year which is something we haven't done since 2016

 

[heckmans]

Based on the timing of the Vikings announcement coming right after Jimma decided to stay, it appears that he didn't get the job. No way that he declined the vikings and then the vikes finalized things with their #2 choice that quick.

 

[PSUcup1]

Good news for PSU that he is staying, not a good coach

And yet he is 4-3 vs Franklin/PSU…. With 4 of those games being played in a full Beaver Stadium.

 

[crm114psu]

And yet he is 4-3 vs Franklin/PSU…. With 4 of those games being played in a full Beaver Stadium.

He has also taken a team to the CFP, something Franklin only dreams about.

 

[PSUSignore]

Based on the timing of the Vikings announcement coming right after Jimma decided to stay, it appears that he didn't get the job. No way that he declined the vikings and then the vikes finalized things with their #2 choice that quick.

That's what I've been reading, the Vikings didn't offer him the job.

 

[heckmans]

That's what I've been reading, the Vikings didn't offer him the job.

So likely still in search of the next job from which he'll be run out of town