Did Texas make an Offer to John Harbaugh this past Tuesday

[Blue Horn]

Sorry if this has been posted, but I have yet to see it and thought that you would find it interesting. Supposedly we were going to offer Harbaugh 50 million for 6 years.

 

http://www.chatsports.com/michigan-wolverines/a/Insider-John-Harbaugh-would-accept-Michigan-job-if-offered-10-2-4680

 

Folks, this is a bombshell.

In a series of conversations in the past 24 hours, I have learned that Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh has made it known to the most prominent Michigan football boosters and administrators that he has sincere interest in making a move to the college ranks and that if there was a job opening at Michigan, he would accept the job if offered.

 

As we reported last week, Michigan reached to Harbaugh in November to gauge his interest in job if Hoke were let go.

 

Michigan AD Dave Brandon stated a month ago that Brady Hoke was the right man to lead Michigan football. Will that declaration hold true if perhaps the best coach in all of football (at least in the top 5 with Saban, Urban Meyer, Belichick and Jim Harbaugh) is waiting by the phone hoping you offer him a job?

 

Here is what we know:

On January 6th 2011, Michigan offered John Harbaugh the head coaching job. Harbaugh was contacted directly by Michigan AD Dave Brandon the day after John’s brother Jim turned down the Michigan job. John gave the offer very serious thought for 24 hours before turning down the Wolverines. At the time, he felt that the NFL was something he wanted to conquer before thinking about anything else.

 

At the time, Harbaugh told Brandon (paraphrasing): “I wish I could Dave, this really is a dream offer. It isn’t the right time for me. We have a great team and I want to win a title here. If you are ever looking again, don’t forget about me.â€

 

Five days later, Michigan named Brady Hoke head coach. Hoke called Harbaugh and received permission to hire Ravens DC Greg Mattison to take the same role at Michigan.

 

Since then, things were quiet in the John Harbaugh camp until….

 

Mid-November: Harbaugh bonanza:

Completely independent booster groups at USC and Texas put together coaching candidate lists for each school in mid-November. Each group was tasked with building a stack ranking of every coach (regardless of availability) that could potentially take the job at their school. Two names that were eliminated right off the bat were Bill Belichick and Pete Carroll – seen as guys who wouldn’t move under any circumstances.

 

Surprisingly, both schools had the same name #1 on their list: John Harbaugh. During this time, it was leaked by several close to Harbaugh that USC was very unlikely, but that Texas and Michigan would be the only two jobs he would leave the Ravens for.

 

In late November, the leak of this news prompted prominent Michigan boosters (completely frustrated with Hoke) to inquire through back-channels about whether Harbaugh was really looking into a move to college. To Michigan’s surprise, those close to Harbaugh let it be known that he was ready to move on from the Ravens, but only for huge money and the right job – Michigan being one of the few.

 

And get this: It is a fact that Texas is preparing to make Harbaugh an offer to be the Longhorns head coach, as early as Tuesday. The offer is said to be 6 years, $50M.

 

The olive branch

The Ravens lost to the Bengals on Sunday, eliminating them from NFL playoff contention. Late Sunday night, two people close to Harbaugh made contact with the Michigan boosters who contacted Harbaugh six weeks ago.

 

The message was this: John wants to make a move and there are a lot of teams inquiring about him. If Michigan makes an offer, he will accept. But, it has to happen quickly – let Dave Brandon know.

 

That’s where we stand today, folks. It makes me sick to my stomach that for the third time in the last six years, one of the best coaches in football is practically begging to take the Michigan job, and the school will likely ignore the candidate and stick with a coach who went 3-5 in the Big Ten with the 2nd worst defense in school history. Is 7-6 what we want?

 

Listen folks…. if Michigan doesn’t make a move, Harbaugh could very likely coaching TEXAS next season. Think about that. A Harbaugh coaching Texas and Michigan turning him down. Time to take action.

[Lukus Alderman]

I saw this. He's two or three on my list.

[monarch]

...article, old news. did we make the offer? dare you to ask bevo...

[alphahorn]

I saw this. He's two or three on my list.

 

Luckily you're not in charge

[hornag]

My concern is that if Harbaugh were to be hired at Texas that he would more than likely bolt for Michigan whenever that position would become available.

[HookemHorns]

I don't understand why people are down on him.

[txscallywag]

From today's Crossfire

 

Friend of Bevo: Darrell, I just received fresh, new information I’m getting just now- I am trying to get more information on what’s going on but Bellmont is a huge frenzy right now. According to someone inside the Athletic Department, someone is being brought in either January 4th or 5th. No name is being given, but some people are even being given the day off. Reservations for conference rooms and offices have been blocked off inside the Athletic Department. I’m trying to get more information on what the Hell is going on.

 

Mc Phaul: Saban?

 

Friend of Bevo: I don’t think so. I think it’s an NFL guy. If it were Saban, it would have been Friday or Saturday to get him out of Alabama as soon as possible and avoid issues with Alabama questioning still his stance. They bring an NFL guy on Sunday IMO on a day where most sports media outlets are concerned on the NFL playoffs and then they have the announcement for Monday.

 

McPhaul: What NFL guy are you thinking?

 

Friend of Bevo: John Harbaugh

 

McPhaul: Can I share that information with my board?

 

Friend of Bevo: We have definitely reached out to him so “yes!”

[HookemAZ]

My concern is that if Harbaugh were to be hired at Texas that he would more than likely bolt for Michigan whenever that position would become available.

 

You don't leave Texas for Michigan.

[WRR]

Luckily you're not in charge

 

You're right. He should be #1.

[Sirhornsalot]

Here's what I think is happening and this is just my own thinking here - would not surprise me to see Patterson have John Harbaugh all dressed in white, ready for the altar. It's my understanding that Patterson's directive was to have more than one or even two pre-arranged options.

[athenslawyer]

I don't understand why people are down on him.

 

Just because he has a Super Bowl ring doesn't mean he can recruit or run a college football program.

[orangeflow]

If this is true.why would you offer a coach who it appears is begging Michigan to take him. His heart is with michigan. Not with Texas. TU would be dumped the first time Michigan called. Do you really want coach who is using you as a rest stop until another offer from michigan. I have read in other posts that harbough's dream job is Michigan.

[GARCH]

Id rather have harbaugh than saban. Any chance harbaugh interviews well and steals the job a la patterson/luck

[HookemAZ]

If this is true.why would you offer a coach who it appears is begging Michigan to take him. His heart is with michigan. Not with Texas. TU would be dumped the first time Michigan called. Do you really want coach who is using you as a rest stop until another offer from michigan. I have read in other posts that harbough's dream job is Michigan.

 

People said the same thing about Les Miles.

[Old Tascosa]

He wants a good/elite college position, which Michigan is. They had previously offered him and he could see that their was a good possibility that they might be in the market again, so he let them know that this time he would accept if they offered. Doesn't mean it is is preferred job, just that it meets his criteria and he knows he meets theirs.

 

Texas is the best college job out there and he knows that as well. If he is offered, no worries about him leaving for another college, and probably not the pros either.

[GARCH]

If this is true.why would you offer a coach who it appears is begging Michigan to take him. His heart is with michigan. Not with Texas. TU would be dumped the first time Michigan called. Do you really want coach who is using you as a rest stop until another offer from michigan. I have read in other posts that harbough's dream job is Michigan.

 

Orangeflow why are you talking about tu we aren't talking about tulane university. Go home ur drunk

[Donald Boyles]

Nothing to add, just sitting here reading and watching football..

[Sirhornsalot]

If this is true.why would you offer a coach who it appears is begging Michigan to take him. His heart is with michigan. Not with Texas. TU would be dumped the first time Michigan called. Do you really want coach who is using you as a rest stop until another offer from michigan. I have read in other posts that harbough's dream job is Michigan.

 

 

Harbaugh is begging for the college game. From what I've read Michigan would be a preferred destination but Texas would easily knock out Michigan due to numerous factors outside of the fact that we're just carrying a whole lot more cash than they are. There are lots of reasons to stay in Texas if you get the Texas job. You don't go from Texas to Michigan unless the wheels are falling off in Texas.

[hornag]

I wouldn't leave Texas for Michigan, but from all the things I have read and heard of John Harbaugh, I think he would hop the first snowmobile for Michigan.

[Topstarr]

Now who has started this smoke or rumor.....I was just about to go to bed. :mad:

[Bevo11]

Orangeflow why are you talking about tu we aren't talking about tulane university. Go home ur drunk

 

Or, he's an aggie!

[monarch]

I wouldn't leave Texas for Michigan, but from all the things I have read and heard of John Harbaugh, I think he would hop the first snowmobile for Michigan.

 

...please, please, god please, please, please...

[DFW Hornsfan]

Harbaugh is begging for the college game. From what I've read Michigan would be a preferred destination but Texas would easily knock out Michigan due to numerous factors outside of the fact that we're just carrying a whole lot more cash than they are. There are lots of reasons to stay in Texas if you get the Texas job. You don't go from Texas to Michigan unless the wheels are falling off in Texas.

Don't forget the financial troubles that the entire state of Michigan are having. The money could dry up there.

[eyes of texas]

If this is true.why would you offer a coach who it appears is begging Michigan to take him. His heart is with michigan. Not with Texas. TU would be dumped the first time Michigan called. Do you really want coach who is using you as a rest stop until another offer from michigan. I have read in other posts that harbough's dream job is Michigan.

 

Does John Harbaugh "Dream" of taking a 4 million dollar/year pay cut to move to Michigan? Texas seems to manage a way to make a "Good" coach happy enough to stay in Texas when others come calling.

Edited January 2, 2014 by eyes of texas

[TexasFirst1]

Harbaugh is begging for the college game. From what I've read Michigan would be a preferred destination but Texas would easily knock out Michigan due to numerous factors outside of the fact that we're just carrying a whole lot more cash than they are. There are lots of reasons to stay in Texas if you get the Texas job. You don't go from Texas to Michigan unless the wheels are falling off in Texas.

 

Begging???? He may be exploring college options for the benefit of his family. He is rumored to have expressed an interest in Michigan before the UT job opened up.