It doesn't look like Harbaugh is going to Michigan. But maybe, just maybe this is all a show which will end in Ann Arbor. Harbaugh obviously has strong ties to Michigan and has retained his loyalty through the years. It seemed only natural that when the writing was on the wall for Rich Rod that Harbaugh would take over. However, it appears not. Unless.....
Maybe Harbaugh wants to coach at UM but knows the money will be nearly twice as much in the NFL. In order to drive the price up for his ideal college gig he's decided to go around to a few NFL teams (Niners, Dolphins) and make it apparent to the UM A.D. what the ballpark contract would need to be. In fact, maybe the conspiracy goes even deeper. Maybe the UM A.D. needs Harbaugh to show the UM nation that hiring him would be pricey so when UM offers Harbaugh to be the highest paid coach in college it wouldn't be scoffed at. I personally think UM should give Harbaugh a blank check. Harbaugh just doesn't strike me as someone who would want to coach the Dolphins. It seems like the two obvious choices are the Niners (he's from the Bay Area and lives there now) or UM. So maybe going to Miami is a negotiating ploy. Maybe?
Probably not. If I had to guess I'd say that Brady Hoke will be UM's next coach. It's safe, he's a "UM guy", and wouldn't break the bank. Don't get me wrong however. You don't fire Rich Rod and then hire Hoke. How about......PAT FITZGERALD.
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