eastisbest
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their talent is some of the best in the country and has been. They mentioned the draft pics. That will still be. I put more weight on your second thought, no will or desire.
It is true Michigan of then was not as strong as OSU is now, but the goal definitely should be to reach OSU’s level.You have to crawl before you can walk. You should hire a coach who you believe can beat OSU, but recognize it’s going to take time.
And when Tressell got to OSU, Michigan wasn’t nearly as strong as current OSU, not even close.
In time, but that shouldn’t be the immediate focus,It is true Michigan of then was not as strong as OSU is now, but the goal definitely should be to reach OSU’s level.
The top 5 colleges with the most players on NFL rosters in 2020:I hear about Michigan talent. Look at the NFL and list the Michigan players. I don't think they are getting the talent.
Then you need to fire the coachThe top 5 colleges with the most players on NFL rosters in 2020:
1. Alabama
2. Ohio State
3. LSU
4. Florida
5. Michigan
That’s walking in high cotton.
Amen.Then you need to fire the coach
I really didn't think it would be that high.Amen.
Is toppling OSU really the biggest issue right now? It’s going to take at least 3 years before they can even compete with OSU. Worry about getting back to 8-9 wins and actually beating Mich St. When that starts happening, then you can turn focus to OSU
The top 5 colleges with the most players on NFL rosters in 2020:
1. Alabama
2. Ohio State
3. LSU
4. Florida
5. Michigan
That’s walking in high cotton.
That’s exactly why you need to be realistic. There’s no sure things out there. Give Campbell 4-5 yrs and he might have them ready to compete with OSUI don't doubt that a halfway decent coach can get Michigan back to being a perennial 8-9 win team within the next 2-3 seasons. They need the next coach to be a home run hire.
Michigan thought they had a home run hire with Harbaugh and they never got past 2nd base with him.
They need a coach that can continue to recruit at a top 10 level but also scheme with the best in college football. The more that OSU continues to increase the gap between the two programs, the more that beating OSU will be the benchmark for success again - not winning a national championship, not making the CFP, not even winning the Big Ten.
It's much easier to fantasize about these coaches than employ them though. Look at how Florida, Texas, and USC all did over this past decade.
They get some. They just don’t know what to do with them. The DE, Gary, never improved much. Urban said Peoples-Jones was the best HS WR prospect he had ever seen. What did Michigan do with him? Had he and Gary gone to OSU, they might have been developed much better.The problem with Michigan is that they are not cultivating NFL talent at the most important positions - QB, WR, and RB. They're not cranking out Jeudy, Derrick Henry, Michael Thomas, Zeke, Joe Burrow, Justin Jefferson, Clyde Edwards Helaire, etc.
Would love Fickell to be the next head coach but I think the OSU connections are too strong for him to receive full backing by the alumni/fanbase.
Campbell is a pretty safe hire, but he doesn't get me excited. Can't see us overtaking OSU with him at the helm.
Heupel at UCF could bring a dynamic offense that's been missing for some time.
Scar is going to be either Freeze or Billy Napier from Louisiana.Just thinking out loud... Would IU's Tom Allen be a good fit for Michigan? Maybe South Carolina? He was able to bring Michael Penix into the fold so recruiting is not just regional and he is running a solid program. Might be too much of an energy guy for UM but could be a good fit South Carolina.
Just thinking out loud... Would IU's Tom Allen be a good fit for Michigan?
Scar is a stepping stone and they need to accept that. It’s the only way to get the best coach. The more talk I hear, the more it seems like Napier will be the guy. Very good hire if that happens.Heard a guy on the Sirius NCAA channel say that the SEC offices will not be happy if Hugh Freeze comes back to the Conference and there are some violations from Ole Miss that are on ice that will come back open which could lead to suspension time before he can even coach a game. The same guy also said this is a no-win job as long as Dabo is at Clemson and look for a hot Sunbelt Coach to take the job as a step up in pay.
$$$$Why in the world would Fickell go to Michigan right now?
Is this for real? Fickell is doing a great job at UC, as have some others before him, but it’s a stepping stone job. Michigan is having problems, but it’s still the big time.Why in the world would Fickell go to Michigan right now? The program is a mess and OSU is ruining the Big 10. If you are a top tier guy you want to play for OSU and win Big 10 Titles and play for National Titles, a few may slip through the cracks and go to UM or PSU but that's it. Michigan hasn't been relevant to kids that are 16-17-18 years old, maybe to their dad's but not to them. Fickell by all accounts loves it in Cincy and can be a lifer at this point. It's going to take the perfect deal for Fickell to leave UC much like BK leaving for his dream job ND.
Is this for real? Fickell is doing a great job at UC, as have some others before him, but it’s a stepping stone job. Michigan is having problems, but it’s still the big time.
Check Alabama from 1997 to 2006. The right hire can get a historically great program out of the wilderness and back to greatness.No
For you or people 30+ its big time. For kids its not a great program anymore its just not. They have been through coach after coach and nobody can win consistently. Its cold, dreary, and in a league with OSU. Theres no reason for a guy like Fickell to leave other than money and Fickell makes plenty of money at UC and has all the job security in the world. Long term Fickell will make waaay more than the 3-5 years he would make at Michigan. Not to mention the UM fans would want him gone immediately if he doesnt win asap due to his OSU ties. Plus half the fan base would puke if they hired an OSU guy. Bad fit on bith sides. I do think the IU coach would be a good move.
Check Alabama from 1997 to 2006. The right hire can get a historically great program out of the wilderness and back to greatness.
Gary Moeller was a captain at Ohio State. The fans aren't going to give a crap about a coach having Ohio State connections if they win.
It is cold and dreary up there, but begrudgingly I have to admit Ann Arbor is one of the best college towns in the country and probably the best in the Big Ten. There is a lot besides football up there to sell and to sway recruits.
Check Alabama from 1997 to 2006. The right hire can get a historically great program out of the wilderness and back to greatness.