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  1. 4re Nut

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    #1 4re Nut, Jan 6, 2011
    :eek: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-01-06/dolphins-may-offer-jim-harbaugh-as-much-as-8-million-to-coach-espn-says.html

    Crazy money for an unproven NFL coach; guess no different than the money Sam Bradford (or Ryan Leaf :D) got. Harbaugh needs to break off a piece for his brother; I'm sure John's success has increased Jim's perceived ability to succeed at the NFL level, thus his value.
     
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    #2 Osiris_x11, Jan 6, 2011
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    ^ is the Tuna still running stuff for the Fish? I recall he was considering moving on at some point this season, though I never heard any newer updates.
     
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    Nice use of color! :D He is still shown on the Dolphins staff: http://www.miamidolphins.com/content/bill-parcells

    But this recent article states he is a consultant and might be moonlighting: http://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/dolphins/miami-dolphins-consultant-bill-parcells-might-be-advising-1152708.html

     
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    #4 BMW.SauberF1Team, Jan 6, 2011
    I'm surprised the Dolphins of all teams are willing to go back to college coaches for their interview pool.
     
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    I love the Ol' Ball Coach and we saw what happened to him in the NFL. I suspect Harbaugh would fare about the same.
     
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    #6 4re Nut, Jan 6, 2011
    ...and Saban, Petrino, Butch Davis, Dennis Erickson, Mike Riley, the list goes on.

    Heck, the only one I can recalling going directly from college head to NFL head and being successful is Jimmy Johnson. Who am I forgetting about? As much as I like OU, I just can't give Switzer the credit for his wins in Big D...sorry Barry!
     
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    Parcells left the organization (for the most part) shortly into the season.

    And so far, I have yet to see John Harbaugh do much of anything except somehow screw up what SHOULD be one of the most potent Offenses in the entire league. As far as I can tell he has a decent Defensive line and LB corp, and Ed Reed, but his Corners and weak Safety are killing them.
     
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    #8 GatorFL, Jan 7, 2011
    This morning on the radio I heard Sparano is stayin as coach. Andrew Luck decided to stay at Stanford so maybe Harbaugh is too.
     
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    Heard the same on ESPN and that 49ers offer to Harbaugh is ~ $6MM/yr.

    If Harbaugh stays in college, gotta think he is going to Michigan. But maybe he wants one more year of "Luck."
     
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    #10 GatorFL, Jan 7, 2011
    Pretty sure I heard him release a statement that said he was only interested in Stanford as a college coach.
     
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    #11 Fast_ian, Jan 7, 2011
    Bill Walsh!

    The memories of what he did for the '9ers are why many folk around here would like to give Harbaugh a chance......

    Personally, I'd like Gruden at the '9ers.

    Cheers,
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    #12 Fast_ian, Jan 7, 2011
    Apparently, he's the man! - Local reports say 5 years @ $5MM per.

    Hopefully he really is the next coming of Bill Walsh.....

    '9er nation is happy (for now anyway)

    Cheers,
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    #13 4re Nut, Jan 7, 2011
    Yep, just saw the press conference on ESPN. Wonder if Luck knew before he made his decision.
     
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    #14 Fast_ian, Jan 7, 2011
    Good question! I'm sure we'll find out....

    There's the potential lockout coming soon as well - I wonder if that factored in?

    Cheers,
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