The college coaching carousel is in full swing with the Michigan Wolverines firing Rich Rodriquez after three seasons at the helm. The final straw being the Gator Bowl loss to Mississippi State.
Rich Rod's tenure was marred from the beginning the way he left West Virginia to NCAA violations involving to many practices and running practices longer than allowed.
His overall record with the Wolverines 15-22 and each year was getting better. In 2008 Michigan was 3-9 followed by going 5-9 and this year 7-6 with no wins over arch rival Ohio State.
Rodriquez is a strong proponent of The Spread, based on that, many critics wondered if he was a good fit at Michigan. While each season Michigan finished better, his defense was declining. In 2008 they were ranked 67th and this season finished ranked 110th.
What does this mean? Does Jim Harbaugh the former Michigan quarterback have his bags packed and ready to leave Stanford and return to his alma mater? According to The Detroit Free Press, sources close to Harbaugh say no.
Would Michigan be a good fit for Harbaugh, I dont think so. He has a good deal where he is. He has a program rising quickly to the top of the Pac 10 and just notched a BCS Bowl victory last night. I think Andrew Luck returns for one more season if Harbaugh stays at Stanford.
Michigan is alma mater but Stanford for right now is Harbaugh's future if he stays in college football. One suitor down at least two more to go. Stanford hopes for the Harbaugh magic depend if the 49ers or the Denver Broncos can lure him away.
Personally I hope they cant, Harbaugh has been great for Stanford, PAC 10 and college football. My bet is he stays at Stanford.
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