Jim Harbaugh- Meet the Candidate- Part 2 of 12

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As we continue our look at potential candidates over the next 11 days we now discuss one of the most controversial in the talent pool...

 

Jim Harbaugh, HC- Michigan University

Quite frankly, I only see Harbaugh getting beat out by one dude if he really wants the job in Charlotte and we will get to that guy tomorrow…

 Jim is a winner. Known for weird quirks and being an asshole. An Ohio native, he would be the QB for Michigan before going into the NFL and bouncing around as a journeyman (once playing for the Panthers like somebody else we know). He started coaching in 2002 under Bill Callahan and would have his first HC job in just 2 years at San Diego University where he would go 29-6. In 2007 he would join Stanford turning their program around. In 2007 Stanford would go 4-8 followed by 5-7 in 2008, 8-5 in 2009, and 12-1 in 2010 while claiming an Orange Bowl victory.

              In 2011 he was hired by the 49ers. He took a 49ers team that had not been to the playoffs since 2002 to 3 consecutive NFC Championship games including 1 SB appearance. Finishing 13-3, 11-4-1, and 12-4. Rumors circulated that his relationship with owner Jed York soured in 2014 and he would be fired at the end of an 8-8 season. He finished with a 49-14-1 regular season record, 5-3 post season record, 2 division titles and 1 conference title over 4 years. He returned to the NCAA as HC of his alma mater (Michigan) where he has compiled a 60-17 record over 9 years and 3 consecutive conference titles.

              The 59-year-old is known for his strong personality and odd quirks. He has been rumored to love milk. Even being photographed drinking a tall glass of milk at a restaurant with his steak. He can usually be seen walking up and down the sidelines of the Michigan games with his famous khaki pants and large chunk of tobacco in his jaw. He has even been rumored to appear at practice and coach shirtless or climb trees in his recruits’ back yards and sleep over at their houses. In one interview it was noted that he met executives at a hotel bar. Once he arrived, he removed his jacket, loosened his tie, emptied a can of soda, placed a fat dip in his mouth and used the can as a spittoon while he talked.

              If Tepper wants to win, this is the guy that will do it. However, it will require control. He will have to step back and let Harbaugh work his ways. Harbaugh has the personality to tell Tepper and whatever figurehead GM is put in place what he thinks. Money is not going to be a motivator for Harbaugh, a championship will be, and he will want everyone out of his way. It is reported that Harbaugh called Tepper multiple times last season to “discuss” the job but neither seemed interested at the time. Would Harbaugh come to Carolina? Well maybe under the right circumstances. Would Tepper hire Harbaugh? Well maybe under the right circumstances. I feel like Tepper is at the point of wanting to win where he doesn’t care about another ego in the room. Harbaugh is this year’s Sean Payton which seems to be working out well in Denver.

The only thing that worries me about Harbaugh coming to Charlotte, is what the inevitable break up will be like.

 

 

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[KeptPounding89]

I'm fully on board with this tbh, it's the best overall hire because we know what he's done and can build a staff accordingly. Outside of Luck at Stanford he has never leaned on the QB needing to be a game changer but rather a punishing rushing attack and a stout defense allowing the QB to manage the game and be less reliant on one player. I would take him over most candidates, possibly even Ben Johnson but only if Harbaugh has a decent amount of say in who is drafted and signed in FA because we've seen what happens when you have too many conflicting minds trying to build a team by making themselves look good singularly. 

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He’s a candidate in fantasy only.  

[hepcat]

I was against Harbaugh when the franchise had a semblance of competence but now? Why not! Harbaugh is a certified weirdo but he’s a winner. Turned around Alex Smith’s career and got the most out of Kaepernick  at QB.