Harbaugh

[magnus]

we didn't have an actual thread on this guy and we had two on Marty's prick child. so:


http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/web/COM1058143/3/index.htm

Late last year, even as his leukemia worsened, Walsh, who twice coached Stanford (1977-78 and '92-94), remained active in the Cardinal's search. In the energetic and enthusiastic Harbaugh, Walsh saw "a nonstop person" who is "as close to Dick Vermeil" -- his longtime friend who coached the St. Louis Rams to the Super Bowl XXXIV championship -- "as anyone I've seen."

 

[Abusive]

I will never forget the 1995 AFC Title Game, where he was making plays in the 4th quarter--the near miss on the hail mary.

He's a fiery dude. If his brother wasn't 3-for-3 in playoff appearances so far, I'd be more skeptical. Jimmy's ready, and it makes too much sense.

Luck's not staying in Stanford, not with his stock higher than any top-QB prospect in years. Harbaugh would love to coach Luck for years. Nobody can deny that.

Carolina has Luck's rights, if he does indeed come out.

Just make the shit happen.

 

[magnus]

Lock down Harbaugh and it happens. Or, if not, and Luck stays, Christ, we still have the best coach available. I truly believe that.

Guy's gonna be better than his brother. Only difference is I wonder whether, coming from college and having done it all himself, there'd be less of a push to go get a bigtime assistant or two.

 

[meatpile]

I've heard he's a candidate for michigan, and isnt that his alma mater?

 

[Dbag21]

I've heard he's a candidate for michigan, and isnt that his alma mater?

it is but I look at it this way, even if he went there you're looking at 2 or 3 years to get rid of Rich Rod's guys and get yours in place.
plus even a high end money offer from Michigan should be exceeded by an NFL team

 

[stratocatter]

Depends on if he wants in the NFL. If he does, and he likes the Luck kid, we may have a shot.

 

[madmike]

One comment I have heard about Harbaugh is "It isn't all about money, he loves the game"

 

[Elric]

I think he would make a lot of sense here and not just for the Luck scenario. He's taken a school with Ivy League-like academics and put a winning football team on the field. The players love playing for him and he knows the game inside and out. I think hiring him would also do a lot to reenergize the Panthers fan base too. I don't think we're that far off to be honest and Harbaugh would be an excellent fit with a young team.

 

[Thelt]

Maybe he could get Ditka to be an assistant under him?

 

[law1ng2b2]

Lots of 49ers speculation already.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/12/30/jim-harbaugh-to-49ers-speculation-heats-up/