“The best team builder in football right now” is Jim Harbaugh. That was, at least, John Harbaugh’s assessment of his brother. To be fair, this was demonstrated throughout the Michigan Wolverines coach’s nine-year stay in Ann Arbor. The Wolverines won the National Championship, swept the Big 10 and defeated Ohio State three times in a row. There isn’t a more obvious route, when you consider it, for Jim Harbaugh to enter the NFL from the NCAA. And that’s becoming more and more likely to happen every day. Therefore, as the day of judgment draws nearer, it raises the question of what would happen to Michigan if Harbaugh decided to join the NFL?
It turns out that Michigan officials are already preparing for the fallout and are acting quickly to make sure their coaching staff is not the next NFL casualty. Michigan is prepared to make Jesse Minter and Sherrone Moore the highest-paid coordinators in college football, according to Michigan Nation 2. It’s possible for one or both to receive between $2.5 and $4.5 million. This is a calculated move meant to bolster Michigan’s coaching staff no matter what Harbaugh decides.
Two situations exist. One, Harbaugh departs; in that scenario, offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore will probably take over for the Wolverines. In that scenario, the 37-year-old would get at least $4.5 million. “I think if you’re Michigan, you just have to be patient with it and know, ‘Hey, we have Sherrone Moore, who’s beaten Ohio State and been one at Penn State,'” Insider Bruce Feldman stated on The Rich Eisen Show. The athletes hold him in high regard.
The alternative is for Harbaugh to remain at Michigan. Moore and Minter would still get their $4.5 million dues even in this scenario. According to sources, Michigan is proposing Harbaugh a contract of $11.5 million year, which would make him the highest-paid college football coach. What then stands in his way of accepting? According to reports, he is requesting immunity from firing because the NCAA is now looking into the sign-stealing incident.
Though Harbaugh’s NFL decision isn’t expected until February 15, the Wolverines are ready for anything that can happen. Regardless of his decision, one thing is certain. Michigan is prepared to go to any lengths in order to maintain stability. Michigan’s audacious attempt comes at a remarkable time, especially in light of the NFL teams’ recent increase of interest, particularly the Atlanta Falcons.
According to reports, the Falcons are stepping up their pursuit and have set another interview with Harbaugh for the following week. After a reported successful first meeting between Harbaugh and Falcons owner Arthur Blank, the team decided to step up their efforts with a follow-up meeting. It happened the day following the LA Chargers’ interview with the Wolverines coach. According to reports, the Chargers are working hard to get Jim Harbaugh as their new head coach as the Falcons step up their quest.
Recall how his brother was referred to as the best team builder by John Harbaugh? The Chargers, who have lost General Manager Tom Telesco and Head Coach Brandon Staley, are in dire need of both a complete overhaul and one. They are therefore putting together a huge contract offer that might total $90 million and pay $18 million a year for a period of five years.
