All Things SkunkBear

[Emcee77]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Was told by two sources that Greg Mattison's desk was cleared out at some point before the AD players meeting was over.</p>— Tom VanHaaren (@TomVH) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomVH/status/539887674019291136">December 2, 2014</a></blockquote>
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I think Mattison is probably going to call it a career. He is 65 and he only left the Ravens and took the UM job because he wanted to be closer to his daughter and family. I don't see him moving away from Michigan now.

But if Narduzzi leaves for a head coaching job, well, might be a different story ... (kind of serious)

 

[Irish Insanity]

If half our fan base had their way we'd have a DC opening he could fill.

 

[phork]

I think Narduzzi knows where his bread is buttered. I doubt he goes anywhere until Dantanio makes a change.

 

[dang227]

I think Narduzzi knows where his bread is buttered. I doubt he goes anywhere until Dantanio makes a change.

I agree. Narduzzi is smart enough to rake in the dough while knowing Dantonio runs that defense. I have been in meetings with both and there is no doubt who calls the defensive shots. That is flat out Dantonio's defense. Narduzzi would be dumb to leave.


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[Irish Insanity]

There was a 3 mil gift to MSU in part to help keep Narduzzi in place. I'm sure he's happy.

 

[Cackalacky]

@BruceFeldmanCFB: #Michigan AD Hackett:" I want to get rid of the word 'MichiganMan'"

Someone should check on Rackem.

 

[Rack Em]

Someone should check on Rackem.

Please don't get rid of that douche bag name. I just thoroughly love rubbing that bs in their noses every chance I get.

Bunch a fucking assholes...

 

[IrishLax]

Urban Dictionary: Michigan Man

I mean, I totally understand why he doesn't want a male gay porn fluffer for the job. I don't see how they'd be qualified to be head coach.

 

[Rack Em]

Urban Dictionary: Michigan Man

I mean, I totally understand why he doesn't want a male gay porn fluffer for the job. I don't see how they'd be qualified to be head coach.

Gary Moeller, Lloyd Carr, Dick Rod, and Hoke weren't male gay porn fluffers?

Huh. You really do learn something new everyday.

 

[pkt77242]

Urban Dictionary: Michigan Man

I mean, I totally understand why he doesn't want a male gay porn fluffer for the job. I don't see how they'd be qualified to be head coach.

So you are saying that Koon isn't getting the Michigan job then?

 

[Bubbles]

So you are saying that Koon isn't getting the Michigan job then?

 

[dublinirish]

Recruiting wasn't the problem at Michigan. Winning can ensure it won't become one. - SBNation.com

 

[Ndaccountant]

I think Mattison is probably going to call it a career. He is 65 and he only left the Ravens and took the UM job because he wanted to be closer to his daughter and family. I don't see him moving away from Michigan now.

But if Narduzzi leaves for a head coaching job, well, might be a different story ... (kind of serious)

Not joking here....give Mattison what he wants and let him coach the DL.

 

[IrishLax]

Recruiting wasn't the problem at Michigan. Winning can ensure it won't become one. - SBNation.com

What this article ignores is that outside of Hoke's first two years most of the "good" players he signed were actually guys that no other blue chip programs really wanted. This isn't entirely true on defense, where Mattison did a really solid job, but it is true on offense for sure. There is no talent.

Derrick Green fell in Hoke's lap because schools he begged to take him (like Ohio State) said no. Shane Morris sucked and everyone knew it. Almost all of the OL they signed in later classes save Mason Cole were not heavily recruited by other schools even if they had "offers." They recruited no WRs that are good, and they haven't signed a good TE since Butt.

So next year, the coach will rely on Shane Morris (lol) and a pretty bad OL, mediocre RBs, mediocre WRs, and a decent TE... with no impressive skill players currently in the hopper. Recruiting WAS a problem much like our issues recruiting LB/DL under Diaco... their fan base is just too stupid to realize that. With that being said, they still have enough talent to beat down a weak conference if they find a decent coach.

 

[Irish#1]

I feel sorry for Michigan and all of these problems.

 

[MNIrishman]

For your schadenfreudesque (is that a word? If not, I'm making it one) pleasure:

Michigan Fans Thankful Program No Longer Relevant Enough To Be Humiliated On National Stage | The Onion - America's Finest News Source

 

[Nick Setta]

They just lost to N.J.I.T 72-70 in basketball. Yes the New Jersey Institute of Technology Highlanders an independent in basketball.

 

[gkIrish]

They just lost to N.J.I.T 72-70 in basketball. Yes the New Jersey Institute of Technology Highlanders an independent in basketball.

That's beyond embarrassing.

 

[Huntr]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The University of Michigan has reached out to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/49ers?src=hash">#49ers</a> coach Jim Harbaugh, sources say. U-M left convinced he wanted to be an <a href="https://twitter.com/nfl">@NFL</a> coach</p>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/541613679826206720">December 7, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[MNIrishman]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The University of Michigan has reached out to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/49ers?src=hash">#49ers</a> coach Jim Harbaugh, sources say. U-M left convinced he wanted to be an <a href="https://twitter.com/nfl">@NFL</a> coach</p>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/541613679826206720">December 7, 2014</a></blockquote>
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On mgoblog, they're convinced it's happening. I think it would make sense, since Harbaugh is almost on Saban's career trajectory at this point and I don't know if his personality could ever work long term in the NFL.

My hope is that he shoots them down, they hire Greg Schiano, and that entire board melts down. If we can't have a good team, schadenfreude is the next best thing.

 

[phork]

Sad trombone. LOLZ

 

[phork]

Sad Wolverine means joy for all.

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[ThePiombino]

On mgoblog, they're convinced it's happening. I think it would make sense, since Harbaugh is almost on Saban's career trajectory at this point and I don't know if his personality could ever work long term in the NFL.

My hope is that he shoots them down, they hire Greg Schiano, and that entire board melts down. If we can't have a good team, schadenfreude is the next best thing.

So UM understands he's not coming, but that's not enough for MGo? Got it...

 

[MNIrishman]

So UM understands he's not coming, but that's not enough for MGo? Got it...

I think it has more to do with conflicting stories between Skunk insiders and NFL people.

 

[dublinirish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Big Ten announces it's taking over concussion protocol. Won't leave it to schools. Neutral athletic trainer will be at each event.</p>— Brian Hamilton (@BrianHamiltonSI) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrianHamiltonSI/status/542006196388261888">December 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[zelezo vlk]

So UM understands he's not coming, but that's not enough for MGo? Got it...

I can see why MGoBlog would still feel they had a chance. I don't think it's remotely likely, but Harbaugh just lost to the Raiders last night. I didn't think that was likely either. Between his massive ego and his recent inability to put a good offense on the field, it wouldn't surprise me to see less interest in Harbaugh by NFL teams.

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[phork]

I can see why MGoBlog would still feel they had a chance. I don't think it's remotely likely, but Harbaugh just lost to the Raiders last night. I didn't think that was likely either. Between his massive ego and his recent inability to put a good offense on the field, it wouldn't surprise me to see less interest in Harbaugh by NFL teams.

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You don't think that the Raiders, Jets, Titans, Redskins, Bears, Jaguars woudn't hire him?

 

[Rizzophil]

Does anyone know who the top tier realistic candidates are for UM? It's been pretty quite.

 

[IrishLax]

Does anyone know who the top tier realistic candidates are for UM? It's been pretty quite.

Basically, they're hoping to get Harbaugh. After that, they will probably make a run at Miles.

If they miss on those two, then they will make a run at Schiano/Cryst/Addazio/etc.

 

[Emcee77]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Big Ten announces it's taking over concussion protocol. Won't leave it to schools. Neutral athletic trainer will be at each event.</p>— Brian Hamilton (@BrianHamiltonSI) <a href="https://twitter.com/BrianHamiltonSI/status/542006196388261888">December 8, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Interesting.

I know someone who works in University of Michigan's legal department, and apparently they were not sad to see Hoke go in that office. They were furious with Hoke for the whole Shane Morris concussion-gate debacle.