Update: Jim Harbaugh Back On The Market, Dolphins Will Stick With Tony Sparano

All, NFL Stephen Douglas January 6th. 2011, 11:30pm

Update 2: Never mind. The Dolphins have decided to stick with Tony Sparano according to ESPN.

According to 790 The Ticket in Miami, Jim Harbaugh is taking his talents to South Beach. Dan LeBatard first broke the story this afternoon when one of his go-to guys who is “never wrong” said that he could report Harbaugh to Miami.

The Dolphins will reportedly offer Harbaugh a contract worth between $7-8 million per year that Harbaugh will not turn down. Assuming this actually happens, can he still be rumored for every other coaching job? Also, Tony Sparano doesn’t know anything about this, so don’t say anything.

Update: Adam Schefter points out that the Dolphins haven’t gone through the motions of interviewing a minority candidate. If only Harbaugh was part Cherokee.

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81 Responses to “Update: Jim Harbaugh Back On The Market, Dolphins Will Stick With Tony Sparano”

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ButtersBC Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:02 PM
Also, Tony Sparano doesn’t know anything about this, so don’t say anything.
Nice…this whole thing and them keeping him around is a little bushleague
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Senator Jersey Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:03 PM
His teams may have floundered, but I hope he gets another HC job and wrecks shit up.
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José Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:04 PM
That seems excessive.
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ZestraRush Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:04 PM
Wonder if they asked him if his mother was a prostitute?
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SouvenirCity Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:04 PM
No coach is worth that much money. None.
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ScarletFever Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:04 PM
Tony Sparano to Michigan.
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BFFredo Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:05 PM
The Dolphins will reportedly offer Harbaugh a contract worth between $7-8 million per year that Harbaugh will not turn down.
2-3 years under that contract and then he takes the Michigan job, right?
/Saban Part 2?
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guinnessgirl13 Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:05 PM
Also, Tony Sparano doesn’t know anything about this, so don’t say anything.
SHHHHHHHHHHHHH
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Triston27 Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:06 PM
Gary Patterson thinks this is bullshit.
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Senator Jersey Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:07 PM
/Saban Part 2?
Petrino part 3.
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BFFredo Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:07 PM
Tony Sparano to Michigan.
Why wouldn’t the Broncos try to scoop him up off the bin and ask him to turn them around?
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ms621 Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:09 PM
Why wouldn’t the Broncos try to scoop him up off the bin and ask him to turn them around?
Because Dave Wannstedt is available. Duh.
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the vest's slumpbuster Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:09 PM
Petrino part 3
get fucked
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Derek305 Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:10 PM
No coach is worth that much money. None.
No?
Bill Belichick?
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rs27 Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:12 PM
Luck stays. Harbaugh goes. that Stanford job just became very interesting.
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Senator Jersey Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:14 PM
No?
Bill Belichick?
Get fucked
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YYSA Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:15 PM
that Stanford job just became very interesting.
Dennis Erickson to Stanford!
/hopes
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Tampa Bo Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:15 PM
The Wildcat is bullshit.
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Dr. Tom Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:17 PM
Luck stays. Harbaugh goes. that Stanford job just became very interesting.
I can’t even guess who would be a candidate. But yeah, somebody will walk into a very attractive position in their first year. Maybe they promote their DC?
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starkweather Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:17 PM
Assuming this actually happens, can he still be rumored for every other coaching job?
Absolutely. Also, Dennis Erickson to Stanford is a winning rumor
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ScarletFever Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:17 PM
With Childress and Sparano out, that leaves Jeff Fisher as the only mustachioed coach in the NFL. If he gets fired, it looks like the AMI has a serious case. Pretty soon Dave Wanstedt will be going on token interviews anytime there is a coaching vacancy, per NFL mandate.
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Dr. Tom Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:17 PM
CRM,
Did you see these highlights? These shots Jimmer made are ridiculous.
http://www.ksl.com/?sid=13899514&nid=272
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the vest's slumpbuster Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:18 PM
No?
Bill Belichick?
If Harbaugh gets this ammount, Belicheck has to be in the $10 mil range, right?
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LongLiveWeaponX Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:18 PM
Get fucked
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YYSA Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:19 PM
The Wildcat is bullshit.
But what about the Mountaineer formation? Or the Wild Horses? Or the wildhog?
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younglefty Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:19 PM
Wonder if Dallas hires Sparano back as an assistant.
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LongLiveWeaponX Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:20 PM
With Childress and Sparano out, that leaves Jeff Fisher as the only mustachioed coach in the NFL. If he gets fired, it looks like the AMI has a serious case. Pretty soon Dave Wanstedt will be going on token interviews anytime there is a coaching vacancy, per NFL mandate.
You foret because he’s incredibly fat, but Andy Reid still sports one
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Let it Bl33d! Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:20 PM
Nice…this whole thing and them keeping him around is a little bushleague
boo hoo. He’s done a shitty job & is gonna get $3 million to get whacked. Nobody other than Michigan is dumb enough to dump their existing coach before having the next guy locked down
Anybody who’s ever been canned in a job for bad performance (esp in sales) knows your employer has most likely interviewed & preliminarily hired your replacement before you got whacked
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Tampa Bo Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:20 PM
They did the Wildcat way too much.
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starkweather Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:21 PM
Sources I’m talking to are hearing Randy Shannon and Mark Whipple to coach Stanford next year
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younglefty Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:21 PM
They did the Wildcat way too much.
That’s because they had a pile of hot soupy poop at QB.
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ScarletFever Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:22 PM
You foret because he’s incredibly fat, but Andy Reid still sports one
How could I forget the Walrus? He could be the lone wolf, pending Bud Adams decision.
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YYSA Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:22 PM
Wonder if Dallas hires Sparano back as an assistant.
I would like this. But I wouldn’t be surprised if he becomes OC for Kansas City.
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younglefty Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:22 PM
Sources I’m talking to are hearing Randy Shannon and Mark Whipple to coach Stanford next year
Are you talking to the Great Barstoolio?
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the vest's slumpbuster Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:23 PM
They did the Wildcat way too much.
they barely ran it at all this year and look where it got them. it probably more shows that it won’t work as well in the NFL, but if it can make houston nutt look competent as an “offensive mind” it’s hard to call it bullshit. this also completely ignores the fact that anyone could run the wildcat with Mc Fadden, Jones and Hillis in the backfield.
so on second thought, maybe it is bullshit.
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Let it Bl33d! Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:24 PM
Wonder if Dallas hires Sparano back as an assistant.
I’d say there, or somewhere else on the “Parcells tree” like the Chiefs or Giants, if they needed someone
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wilhelmreems Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:24 PM
If Harbaugh gets this ammount, Belicheck has to be in the $10 mil range, right?
Belichick is paid with the souls of the players defeat.
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rs27 Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:24 PM
I can’t even guess who would be a candidate. But yeah, somebody will walk into a very attractive position in their first year. Maybe they promote their DC?
Me either. I’m guessing they promote Fangio, The DC like you said. It’s getting pretty late in recruiting to just grab someone else and I would think they want to keep the staff intact. Problem is that Fangio is an NFL guy so I could see Harbaugh bringing him to Miami.
The guy that would be perfect is Sarkisian (California ties, good pro style offensive coach), but obviously that won’t happen. I would have no idea where Stanford would go if Fangio leaves too.
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bengals85 Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:24 PM
Sources say Bill Belicheck to Stanford. He wants Andrew Luck that bad.
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Senator Jersey Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:24 PM
Miami. Harbaugh. Ireland. Job numero uno… go trade for Kyle Orton.
/looks at what division they are in
Uhm, never mind. Get Matt Leinart, he needs a legitimate shot. I’m sure he would flourish in a place with no distractions like South FLA.
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YYSA Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:26 PM
Uhm, never mind. Get Matt Leinart, he needs a legitimate shot. I’m sure he would flourish in a place with no distractions like South FLA.
Or sign Vince Young!!! Long Live the Wildcat!
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Senator Jersey Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:26 PM
Sources say Bill Belicheck to Stanford. He wants Andrew Luck that bad.
I heard that too.
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ScarletFever Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:26 PM
I can’t even guess who would be a candidate.
Ty Willingham!
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bengals85 Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:26 PM
Dolphins = Redskins
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Stephen Douglas (CRM!) Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:26 PM
Dr Tom, I saw the second half. He’s a pretty good shooter.
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ScarletFever Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:27 PM
Get Matt Leinart, he needs a legitimate shot. I’m sure he would flourish in a place with no distractions like South FLA.
He could live in the guest house and be LeBron’s Kato.
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SouvenirCity Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:27 PM
Sanchez to the Finns.
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johndewar Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:28 PM
Jim Harbaugh Will Reportedly Accept $7-8 Million To Coach Miami Dolphins
Mind boggling figures for a coach with such a thin resume.
I’m sure this contract will be brought up in negotiations when the Owners bitch to the NFLPA that they are not making any money.
/Those assholes better not lock the players out next year.
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starkweather Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:28 PM
Condy to coach the tree football team next year
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LongLiveWeaponX Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:30 PM
Miami. Harbaugh. Ireland. Job numero uno… go trade for Kyle Orton.
I feel bad for Orton. Always plays well enough wherever he goes, gets dumped/benched/traded.
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YYSA Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:30 PM
Whats up with pictures of preggos CRM?
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Tim Ryan (TheSportsHernia) Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:31 PM
If Harbaugh gets this ammount, Belicheck has to be in the $10 mil range, right?
At the very least, Belichick is worth double what Harbaugh’s getting.
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Badger Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:32 PM
go trade for Kyle Orton
I think Arizona goes after him, but part of me wants to see Larry Fitzgerald hit the open market. Fitzgerald is gone if Arizona can’t throw out a QB who can’t capitalize on having one of the best receivers in the game.
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YYSA Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:33 PM
I think Arizona goes after him, but part of me wants to see Larry Fitzgerald hit the open market. Fitzgerald is gone if Arizona can’t throw out a QB who can’t capitalize on having one of the best receivers in the game.
I think AZ is going to try for Kolb and settle for McNabb.
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reggie_dunlap Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:35 PM
So Michigan gets fucked again. They now are behind Stanford in a coaching search.
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My Morning Menarky featuring Financial Panther Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:35 PM
this aint happening until harbaugh puts on a dolphins hat at a presser. too many “confirmed” stories lately that have ended being a pile of steaming shit.
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Gerard Portmanteau Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:35 PM
I feel bad for Orton. Always plays well enough wherever he goes, gets dumped/benched/traded.
Me too, but the lack o’ run game and competent D was going to end his young life in Denver. He’ll do well somewhere that doesn’t need rebuilt.
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spencer096 Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:35 PM
i can’t believe a michigan alum fucked over his school like that. wow.
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José Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:37 PM
Or the wildhog?
The wildhog is legit.
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Tim Ryan (TheSportsHernia) Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:39 PM
This could be the last of Harbaugh for a bit, so I added a nostalgic picture.
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spencer096 Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:40 PM
is S-mart around?
if so…brady hoke on zone blocking.
When asked recently about the influence of Oregon’s offense, Hoke subtly revealed his disdain for the tactical shift Michigan experienced under Rodriguez. He is convinced that modern spread option offenses can be counterproductive to the core values of smashmouth football and are, therefore, to be avoided.
“Right, wrong or indifferent, when you’re zone blocking all the time — when you’re playing basketball on grass — you practice against that all spring, you practice against it all fall and then you’re going to play a two-back team that wants to knock you off the football,” Hoke said. “I don’t think you’re prepared.
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spencer096 Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:40 PM
is S-mart around?
if so…brady hoke on zone blocking.
When asked recently about the influence of Oregon’s offense, Hoke subtly revealed his disdain for the tactical shift Michigan experienced under Rodriguez. He is convinced that modern spread option offenses can be counterproductive to the core values of smashmouth football and are, therefore, to be avoided.
“Right, wrong or indifferent, when you’re zone blocking all the time — when you’re playing basketball on grass — you practice against that all spring, you practice against it all fall and then you’re going to play a two-back team that wants to knock you off the football,” Hoke said. “I don’t think you’re prepared.
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spencer096 Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:40 PM
how did i double post?
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Tim Ryan (TheSportsHernia) Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:41 PM
is S-mart around?
if so…brady hoke on zone blocking.
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spencer096 Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:42 PM
not really.
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Let it Bl33d! Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:45 PM
anybody got any info on brady hoke’s thoughts on zone blocking?
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Tim Ryan (TheSportsHernia) Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:46 PM
not really.
HAHA. +1
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TexansFan Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:47 PM
I miss any bannings?
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My Morning Menarky featuring Financial Panther Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:47 PM
if so…brady hoke on zone blocking.
i think oregon and florida’s spread is tad more advance than pepperdine or western mich, brady
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spencer096 Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 5:53 PM
menarky…according to smart football.
The simplicity comes in how few schemes there actually are, and how almost cliche they are in practice: the inside and outside zones and zone-read, the counter, the trap, quarterback power, and the option game (with jet sweeps sprinkled over top, though I won’t address that much here). This is the same spread playbook high school teams are running; indeed, there’s little that Meyer runs now that Northwestern and West Virginia weren’t running back then. Most differences are simply cosmetic.
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ShopSmartShopS-Mart Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 6:04 PM
I’m not even going to bother typing my own thought on how wrong Brady Hoke is. I’ll just quote Brian Cook from his take down of that same quote.
And he’s not even right. Three of the top four yardage defenses in the country play opposite offense that are pretty much basketball on grass: TCU, Boise State, and West Virginia. It’s a bit different if you look at FEI but something like half of the top ten plays opposite a full-on spread: WVU, Missouri, Virginia Tech and Auburn are spreads and Clemson, Oklahoma, Texas A&M, and Nebraska use a fair number of spread concepts.
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Ty_Webb 1.0 Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 6:12 PM
So you are arguing with other people’s thoughts? interesting…
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ShopSmartShopS-Mart Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 6:17 PM
No, Cook just said it better than I could have. I was thinking the same thing when I first saw the quote earlier. I had just read the article on MGoBlog before I headed over here.
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Ty_Webb 1.0 Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 6:25 PM
No, Cook just said it better than I could have. I was thinking the same thing when I first saw the quote earlier. I had just read the article on MGoBlog before I headed over here.
I was talking about both of you, it struck me as funny. Spencer posted a quote from someone and you posted a quote from someone else taking exception to the original quote Spencer posted..
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Cowboy Mike's Red Hot Ricochet Barbecue Sauce Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 6:33 PM
Nobody other than Michigan is dumb enough to dump their existing coach before having the next guy locked down
As a Notre Dame fan I resent that remark sir.
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spencer096 Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 6:47 PM
ty…i already stated my own thoughts earlier today.
id counter brian’s argument with a knock on big 12 defenses, who never see smashmouth teams themselves (remember last year…texas had the 2nd best rushing defense in the country and then got bludgeoned to death against alabama). auburn sees smashmouth teams all the time in the SEC and their defense isn’t really great to begin with.
and ACC and big east teams…well, meh.
there aren’t many smashmouth teams around, but OSU’s defense has taken steps to be more competitive against spread teams and they’ve focused OL recruiting on more athletic linemen (the only smashmouth OSU OL is justin boren). then they get beat the fuck down against wisconsin, who’s offense would’ve played right into OSU’s old defense’s hands.
also note how spread offensive linemen haven’t adjusted well in the NFL.
i think hoke’s opinion has some merit here, but agree with you that he’s kinda retarded.
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ShopSmartShopS-Mart Says:
January 6th, 2011 at 7:12 PM
My understanding of FEI is that it adjusts for the team being played.
TCU just shut Wisconsin down.
Jake Long seems to be doing pretty well in the NFL, and Michigan was running zone blocking when he was there.
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VladimirCrouton Says:
January 7th, 2011 at 1:12 AM
Harbaugh to SF?
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PurdueMatt Says:
January 7th, 2011 at 8:44 AM
He’s not back on the market, he’s staying at Stanford.
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ScarletFever Says:
January 7th, 2011 at 9:43 AM
TCU just shut Wisconsin down.
False. Two Wisconsin RBs averaged over 6 ypc in that game.
Tolzien sucks.
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jaywashere Says:
January 7th, 2011 at 1:50 PM
It’s going to be Stanford or SF…