As far as coaching, Harbaugh took a team that what, Singletary couldn't win with and became a contender in one year? His ability to coach is not in question, and his 49 players spoke positively AFTER he left, when they didn't have to.

Beyond that, he will be the next Michigan coach to be a long term punching bag for OSU.

@mld-woody said:

@axe said:

Give credit where credit is due.. I believe it was 21-3 at one point and looking like it might be a blowout.. Credit OSU for coming back..

It was 21-6 and at that time Ohio state still had been outplaying baja. They were out gaining them by like 200 yards. Twice after nice drives we couldn't plug it in from inside their 5 (it was 1st and goal at the 1 the one time) and after 2 dominant defensive stances causing three and outs we had fumble on a nice run that set them up in nice position and gave them some momentum to work with. Also we had to battle bad calls all game long. We beat bama thoroughly from start to finish. Let's not pretend otherwise or get the idea they didn't.

@the-cysko-kid said:

That's real right there. I can understand you rooting for michigan but Oregon? This is a real sentiment from me to you. You suck.

1) Why would I root for my favorite team's rival team? I'm not an SEC fan, idc I the B1G wins or not.

2) I know OSU fans. I don't want to hear them go on about this for a year.

3) Oregon has been in my second tier of teams I like since the Dennis Dixon days. They've been very close for years, I think they finally win it all.

@the-cysko-kid said:

Troll harder Cysko. You've been attempting it this entire thread.

@mld-woody said:

I'm not discrediting their performance, but Blake Sims and Lane Kiffin have to be kicking themselves today. It was a hell of a game and Meyer showed why he's one of the top 3 coaches in the country. I don't understand why Bama just abandoned the run though.

Best of luck in the title game, but Go Ducks

Seriously? You'd root for the fucking Oregon ducks vs your own hometown team? You disgust me.

@bbedward said:

I'm not discrediting their performance, but Blake Sims and Lane Kiffin have to be kicking themselves today. It was a hell of a game and Meyer showed why he's one of the top 3 coaches in the country. I don't understand why Bama just abandoned the run though.

Best of luck in the title game, but Go Ducks

@browns149 said:

San Diego to Stanford was a step up. Stanford to the 49ers was a step up. Regardless of what some on here say, in Harbuagh's mind, the 49ers to Michigan was a step up. Those aren't really examples of him just ditching his teams.

That said, even if we only get 4 years out of him, or at the end of each season there's talk of him going back to the NFL, that means he was very successful. I'll take that.

@upper-lip-2 said:

1) OSU played very well. I don't take anything away from Meyer. That was a hell of a game by OSU

2) I am just saying, Sims needs to outplay a 3rd string QB. That pick six and the pick on the 1 were awful. I know a lot of people are pissed at Lane Kiffin too.

3) Did you get banned or something?

@browns149 said:

Blake Sims blowing the game? WHAT?????

OSU had 3 turnovers, just like Ala. OSU ran for 281 yards, that's why they won the game.

Yea, only a fool would discredit OSU's performance.

The early turnovers and leaving the goal line with a FG twice gave Alabama full momentum, I didn't expect them to bounce back but they did and played very well.

OSU won because they played well enough to win.

@mld-woody said:

Blake Sims blowing the game? WHAT?????

OSU had 3 turnovers, just like Ala. OSU ran for 281 yards, that's why they won the game.

@jrb12711 said:

There's the problem, right there. Harbaugh will leave in 3-4 years, just like every other head coaching job he has had.

@mld-woody said:

Ok? That has nothing to do with what we were talking about. It is easier for you to just admit you were wrong than to keep deflecting.

Good upset win by the Buckeyes though. Blake Sims has to feel like crap, blowing the game like that.

@the-cysko-kid said:

Ok? That has nothing to do with what we were talking about. It is easier for you to just admit you were wrong than to keep deflecting.

Good upset win by the Buckeyes though. Blake Sims has to feel like crap, blowing the game like that.

@the-cysko-kid said:

OSU just beat Alabama and is playing for the national title. Michigan got a new coach. Good for them but it's OSU's world right now.

For sure. Awesome game by the bucks.

I was a little worried after we blew 2 early TD opportunities and had that fumble.

@jrb12711 said:

We're basically stacking our staff with NFL guys. The recruiting pitch will be simple "If you want to play in The League, come to Michigan". We'll have to see what he can do with our current QBs, or if we get a transfer (like Kevin Hogan from Stanford)

@the-cysko-kid said:

Well 1) yes you were wrong about other things that I pointed out in that post (namely the money), which hurts any argument you have

2) No, pretty much anyone that lives above the level of bias you seem to have.

3) You seem to hate Harbaugh for bailing... look at Urban Meyer and how he left UF.

@mld-woody said:

How did he fail? He made 3 consecutive NFC title games and 1 super bowl. He left with the highest active winning percentage and 5th all time. If he wanted to stay in the NFL, he could have. Teams inquired about trades but he wanted to go back to Michigan.

Again, you show you do not know what you are talking about. He is making about the same amount he was making for the 49ers. That $8 mil a year contract was just a rumor and it ended up being about $5 mil a year, same he had in SF. He specifically said he didn't want to be the highest paid coach in CFB, or even the B1G, because he wanted that extra money to hire assistants.

It isn't a drop if it is whre he wants to be. Again, if he wanted to be in the NFL, he easily could have been. He clashed with 49ers management and the timing was right. Now 49ers fans are pissed at their management for getting rid of him.

You act like I'm the only one that is impressed, that isn't true. You are in the minority here. He is pretty much universally regarded as one of the best coaches in football. You incredibly biased hate of Michigan does not change that.

Again, you show you do not know what you are talking about. He is making about the same amount he was making for the 49ers. That $8 mil a year contract was just a rumor and it ended up being about $5 mil a year, same he had in SF. He specifically said he didn't want to be the highest paid coach in CFB, or even the B1G, because he wanted that extra money to hire assistants.

It isn't a drop if it is whre he wants to be. Again, if he wanted to be in the NFL, he easily could have been. He clashed with 49ers management and the timing was right. Now 49ers fans are pissed at their management for getting rid of him.

You act like I'm the only one that is impressed, that isn't true. You are in the minority here. He is pretty much universally regarded as one of the best coaches in football. You incredibly biased hate of Michigan does not change that.