The OFFICIAL MICHIGAN TEAM 144 THREAD: "We’re gonna win the national championship and go down in history. That’s all I got. GO BLUE!” - BLAKE CORUM

[HNIC973]

Most those games were close at half for no reason. Like Rutgers, State and Nebraska. Line Don in the slot, incorporate more RPO’s, give JJ the ability to audible at the line and motion at the line of scrimmage to unlock coverage, there’s so much this offense isn’t doing.

TCU coach called our offense vanilla and predictable in so many words. Joe Klatt and the MgoBlog guys same thing. We need to unlock its final form. Harbaugh needs to let go and let JJ make mistakes early so we aren’t throwing pick 6’s in the playoffs. JJ had maybe half the reps passing as every QB in the playoffs. Imagine if he’s getting 25-30 attempts a game what he will look like.

Agree but Dykes can't claim that the 1st half was more stubborn than anything. Michigan scored 39 points after halftime had an obvious TD taken off the board that's 52 points . Not including the philly special nonsense 2 pick 6's. The problem we have JJ throwing more our best players are Blake & Edwards do we take the ball out of their hands? its only one ball

 

[djthegreat88]

He just had knee surgery, I doubt he could even do the combine. And he's getting paid right now. Not a bad decision.

Unless he gets hurt again. RB shelf life so short. But his life
I”d Rather rehab with NFL team and get NFL checks

 

[DropTopDoc]

 

[HNIC973]

Mazi to the NFL

 

[DropTopDoc]

If Harbaugh or whoever coaching next year takes the handcuffs off this offense it’s a wrap for the Big Ten. I mean it’s a wrap anyway but winning every game by 30 wrap.

I think it can open up, and get more rpo or something that puts people in conflict, I’m not sure what that looks like especially given our run strategy, but that is something i would like to see, and more of JJ taking off when nothings there, as well as qb runs, i thought Jim was saving it for osu, but nope

we won every big 10 game by an average of 3 TD's. Now if you mean being more aggressive earlier in games yeah. JJ has to get better he'll have the entire spring which he didn't have last season. More Blake DE on the field at the same time (incorporate JJ more into the run game) the problem our offense has it's only one football

It starts with the coaches feeling comfortable with JJ as well, and trusting the wrs, and utilizing them, we haven’t had a capital D dude at wr in a while

I know, I know should is a lot when it comes to Harbaugh.


You'd think they'd diversify the play calling given what JJ showed in the Fiesta Bowl.

He's no longer a first year starter, if not next year when?

I think it’s best to allow edwards to be change of pace, and passing game guy as well, because you can start to flex him and put people in conflict, the broken hand fukked us with that dynamic

Most those games were close at half for no reason. Like Rutgers, State and Nebraska. Line Don in the slot, incorporate more RPO’s, give JJ the ability to audible at the line and motion at the line of scrimmage to unlock coverage, there’s so much this offense isn’t doing.

TCU coach called our offense vanilla and predictable in so many words. Joe Klatt and the MgoBlog guys same thing. We need to unlock its final form. Harbaugh needs to let go and let JJ make mistakes early so we aren’t throwing pick 6’s in the playoffs. JJ had maybe half the reps passing as every QB in the playoffs. Imagine if he’s getting 25-30 attempts a game what he will look like.

I think it’s getting a better handle on defenses, and understanding when to and when not to throw passes, this is all growth, hopefully he takes a next step, also run more, both the oc’s and JJ have to continue to grow and expand
and them cashmere sock wearing dorks at mgo wouldn’t know football if it hit them in their ass

 

[wire28]

Blake probably should have went to the league but I understand the injury probably would knock him down 2 rounds.

Crowded backfield now

 

[dh86]

This season has strong end of an era vibes, fukk it let’s go

 

[Trust Me]

Spoiler: Sam Webb an hour ago..

I spoke with three prominent agent sources today to gauge what they’re hearing about the Denver Broncos’ interest in Jim Harbaugh following reports of that organization’s plan to interview him.

Two of the agents shared their belief that Harbaugh is at the top of the Broncos list, with one stating, “There is a lot of shared history between Jim, the Broncos, and Jim’s time that was at Stanford. There’s a strong preexisting relationship.” (Some of those connections were detailed in a Sunday NFL.com report).

The third agent couldn’t offer an informed opinion on where Harbaugh is in Denver’s pecking order, but didn’t dismiss the talk of the organization’s serious interest. That’s significant considering his insistence throughout last year’s NFL hiring cycle that Harbaugh was not a candidate for almost all the jobs media reports linked him to. He agreed that there is “serious interest”, and speculated as to why Harbaugh might be at the top of the list.

“Sean Payton can afford to wait for the perfect job,” the agent said. “Denver just doesn’t strike me as that. And I don’t think they have enough (draft resources) to trade for him. They think they do, but I just don’t see how.”

Harbaugh obviously doesn’t come with that price tag,

I also spoke with a family member of a top Michigan recruiting target who’s being represented by a prominent sports agency in his NIL pursuits. The family member said their agency rep told them, “Harbaugh is gone” if an offer comes. That perspective has impacted their thinking more than bombardment of negative recruiting they’re hearing from other schools currently because it lacks the obvious bias.

The family shared that they’ve already spoken to Michigan assistant coaches and hope to connect with Harbaugh himself soon.

It’s important to reiterate is all of the above are agent perspectives, and it’s perspectives from those circles that likely driving much of the commentary on Harbaugh and the NFL in recent reports.

As for the vibe in Ann Arbor, it’s worthy of note that no one is speaking in definitive terms about what Harbaugh will ultimately do. All the university sources I connected with again today said that while they can’t say for sure that Harbaugh is staying put, they remain confident that that is the likely outcome. One source told me “I think he’s coming back at least one more year because of what’s returning. A national championship contender is coming back. He’ll have NFL opportunities again after next season if he wants to explore them.”

And that was before Blake Corum’s announcement this afternoon.

Stay tuned for more intel on the Harbaugh front in the coming days. In the meantime, check out our VIP message board for new intel on the NCAA’s notice of allegations against Michigan.

As always, stay tuned.

Warde's gonna get caught with his pants down.

Again.

 

[Regular_P]

That TCU loss looks even worse now. They were not prepared for that game.

 

[Ed MOTHERFUCKING G]

That TCU loss looks even worse now. They were not prepared for that game.

It was the most overconfident I've seen Michigan ever. Only 2016's hubris compared. They were doing Philly specials in the opening drive...just hot dog shyt and didn't respect their opponents. Almost every major Michigan loss in history is for that exact reason.

 

[djthegreat88]

Michigan should be embarrassed losing to this team

 

[Mister Terrific]

Michigan should be embarrassed losing to this team

Penn State would’ve whooped them by multiple tds. Just a complete lack of preparation and game planning.

 

[HNIC973]

Michigan was stubborn the opening play was worst thing that happened. Attack the edge run JJ in the run game was wide open that entire game

 

[Trust Me]

Spoiler: No one beats us worse than we beat ourselves.

Before anyone asks, my friend has given me permission to divulge this much information publicly. Unfortunately it has gotten to that point where some details have to get out in the public.

Second thing before I expand, an offer was made by Warde that met most of Harbaugh's demands. He was set to meet with Ono yesterday to close the deal. That is where the enthusiasm came from. He also had a meeting with Denver more on that in a bit.....But obviously the contract wasn't signed and Harbaugh's side has came back with wanting more assurances. More on both in a minute...

Third thing, regarding my friend or what you guys may like to call sources. He is well connected to Mrs. Coleman, was essential in identifying Ono, and is well connected in Presidents office. He is also well connected with many former and current regents and their families. He has friends in the athletic department, but is not that close to the current AD nor those close to him. He has had dinners with players and has been proactive with NIL and Valiant and a couple coaches. Some of you who know will now probably be able to guess who, but im telling you all this so you guys can decipher for yourself the angles this is coming from and how close this is to being done but could also go the other way.

Pre offer:
Post Ohio State communications indicated to Jim he would be highest paid coach in Big Ten. Have the largest assistant pool salary. Lots of NIL support and support from University for the program.

First offer:
Getting to the contract. The first contract offer to Jim was a raise in base salary but not high enough to meet Big Ten peers and did not increase assistant coach salary pool and included a large buyout. The notice of allegations from the NCAA were well known, but after the AD was told they were coming anytime. Warde chnaged his tune and offered that contract. Harbaugh balked at it and felt he wasn't wanted by everyone at the University like he was in 2015. He also doubted the Universities support of him specifically the AD. As a result he hired an agent and started communicating with the NFL as a backup. The details of the first contract were about 8.1 million base with incentives that could get him up to 11 million. Assstant coach pool was 7.1 million with incentives making it get close to 8.1 million. Buyout for coach was around 9 million.

Offer 2:
Now some time has passed and President Ono gets involved. Only then does Warde get moving more otherwise communication between Warde and Harbaughs representative had slowed down a lot. New offer was made with a lower buyout(5 million), base around 9.5 million and incentives getting him to 12 or 13 million, an increased assistant pool salary of around 7.7 million and incentives getting to close to 9million. Ono personally gave Jim support against the NCAA. Things were trending in right direction and contract was going to be signed. But lack of support from Warde and his antics caused Harbaugh to pause and look at plan b just in case.

Where we are at:
1. Base salary is good.
2. Assistant staff pool coach is asking for a little more to keep more coaches.
3. Buyout coach is willing to accept, only if Warde gives guarantees of support against NCAA but would like lowered.
4. NIL is gonna be best, but lots waiting on this contract and uncertainty.
5. Michigan can end this if they truly wanted too. But better do so soon and end this.
6. Denver interview was moreso as plan b and negotiations tactic by agent. Calling Panthers was for negotiations, not to run away from Michigan.
7. Negotiations ongoing and Jim isn't after money for himself but appreciation and value. So signed contract could change.

My impressions, it is hard to he a coach at Michigan. High expectations with everyone gunning for you. Then lots of politics, bureaucracy, and many opinions and feelings to handle. Recruiting is also very hard. Don't have the most fertile soil when it comes to talent, high academic standards, cant pay for play, transfer credit rules, and more such as cheating on the field. A hardworking person like Jim is probably only person who could've saved this program and can make it continue to prosper. And Jim may have done everything he could given the situation. Now Michigan could change that situation for him.
Hey Jim, we will work with you on transfers and give you resources to identify the right fits.
Hey Jim, we can't pay for play but will have best NIL for our current players and those who want to be here.
Hey Jim, we will give you plenty of assistant coach money so you can get the best coaches to help eliminate talent gaps.
Hey Jim, we will support you against the Big Ten and NCAA.
Hey Jim, we want you here. Here is the contract to prove it.

I have been told there will no longer be updates on contract and coach that I can share with friends and etc. Details to date had to be made public and now its time to let it play out.

I'll probably still get some stuff on NIL and players returning. But honestly I got covid as did my elder parents so ill be taking a small break. My dms will be open but I may take some time to respond depending on how this (covid) progresses. Go Blue!

Warde gotta fukking go. Period.

 

[heart]

Mazi to the NFL

I think Mazi will put up some crazy combine numbers to raise his stock to a top 15 pick

Spoiler: No one beats us worse than we beat ourselves.

Before anyone asks, my friend has given me permission to divulge this much information publicly. Unfortunately it has gotten to that point where some details have to get out in the public.

Second thing before I expand, an offer was made by Warde that met most of Harbaugh's demands. He was set to meet with Ono yesterday to close the deal. That is where the enthusiasm came from. He also had a meeting with Denver more on that in a bit.....But obviously the contract wasn't signed and Harbaugh's side has came back with wanting more assurances. More on both in a minute...

Third thing, regarding my friend or what you guys may like to call sources. He is well connected to Mrs. Coleman, was essential in identifying Ono, and is well connected in Presidents office. He is also well connected with many former and current regents and their families. He has friends in the athletic department, but is not that close to the current AD nor those close to him. He has had dinners with players and has been proactive with NIL and Valiant and a couple coaches. Some of you who know will now probably be able to guess who, but im telling you all this so you guys can decipher for yourself the angles this is coming from and how close this is to being done but could also go the other way.

Pre offer:
Post Ohio State communications indicated to Jim he would be highest paid coach in Big Ten. Have the largest assistant pool salary. Lots of NIL support and support from University for the program.

First offer:
Getting to the contract. The first contract offer to Jim was a raise in base salary but not high enough to meet Big Ten peers and did not increase assistant coach salary pool and included a large buyout. The notice of allegations from the NCAA were well known, but after the AD was told they were coming anytime. Warde chnaged his tune and offered that contract. Harbaugh balked at it and felt he wasn't wanted by everyone at the University like he was in 2015. He also doubted the Universities support of him specifically the AD. As a result he hired an agent and started communicating with the NFL as a backup. The details of the first contract were about 8.1 million base with incentives that could get him up to 11 million. Assstant coach pool was 7.1 million with incentives making it get close to 8.1 million. Buyout for coach was around 9 million.

Offer 2:
Now some time has passed and President Ono gets involved. Only then does Warde get moving more otherwise communication between Warde and Harbaughs representative had slowed down a lot. New offer was made with a lower buyout(5 million), base around 9.5 million and incentives getting him to 12 or 13 million, an increased assistant pool salary of around 7.7 million and incentives getting to close to 9million. Ono personally gave Jim support against the NCAA. Things were trending in right direction and contract was going to be signed. But lack of support from Warde and his antics caused Harbaugh to pause and look at plan b just in case.

Where we are at:
1. Base salary is good.
2. Assistant staff pool coach is asking for a little more to keep more coaches.
3. Buyout coach is willing to accept, only if Warde gives guarantees of support against NCAA but would like lowered.
4. NIL is gonna be best, but lots waiting on this contract and uncertainty.
5. Michigan can end this if they truly wanted too. But better do so soon and end this.
6. Denver interview was moreso as plan b and negotiations tactic by agent. Calling Panthers was for negotiations, not to run away from Michigan.
7. Negotiations ongoing and Jim isn't after money for himself but appreciation and value. So signed contract could change.

My impressions, it is hard to he a coach at Michigan. High expectations with everyone gunning for you. Then lots of politics, bureaucracy, and many opinions and feelings to handle. Recruiting is also very hard. Don't have the most fertile soil when it comes to talent, high academic standards, cant pay for play, transfer credit rules, and more such as cheating on the field. A hardworking person like Jim is probably only person who could've saved this program and can make it continue to prosper. And Jim may have done everything he could given the situation. Now Michigan could change that situation for him.
Hey Jim, we will work with you on transfers and give you resources to identify the right fits.
Hey Jim, we can't pay for play but will have best NIL for our current players and those who want to be here.
Hey Jim, we will give you plenty of assistant coach money so you can get the best coaches to help eliminate talent gaps.
Hey Jim, we will support you against the Big Ten and NCAA.
Hey Jim, we want you here. Here is the contract to prove it.

I have been told there will no longer be updates on contract and coach that I can share with friends and etc. Details to date had to be made public and now its time to let it play out.

I'll probably still get some stuff on NIL and players returning. But honestly I got covid as did my elder parents so ill be taking a small break. My dms will be open but I may take some time to respond depending on how this (covid) progresses. Go Blue!

Warde gotta fukking go. Period.

This story is getting so messy, right now there is a dead period that ends this weekend. A deal either has to get done or Jim has to move on because this is really going to hurt recruiting.