[Update] Second Domino Falls: Harbaugh to the 49ers
by gbruin on Jan 7, 2011 1:33 PM PST
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PrintRich Rodriguez for the first one, now this from ESPN:
Jim Harbaugh has agreed to a five-year, $25 million contract to become the San Francisco 49ers' head coach, according to team and league sources.
$25 Mil! What's your deal, Jim, and how do I get one like that?
Harbaugh, the hottest coaching prospect in the country, turned down overtures from the University of Michigan, the Denver Broncos, the Miami Dolphins, and a late aggressive bid by Stanford, before accepting the San Francisco job.
Hello there, Pete Carroll.
Other recent developments that will affect Stanford and UCLA, after the jump...
As noted yesterday, Stanford QB Andrew Luck will return for his junior (RS) year. Combined with tailback Stepfan Taylor, the Cardinal will have plenty of talent at the skill positions. Though they do lose some senior OL, the also have players ready to step in. If that OL can mature quickly and match their dominance of this year, the Cardinal offense may not lose a step.
On the other side of the ball, it is a different story. Earlier today it was also reported on ESPN's Pac-10 blog that the Cardinal is losing one of their defensive starters:
Keiser, a native of Wexford, Pa., started all 13 games for the Cardinal and finished with 38 total tackles, including 9.0 sacks. A two-year starter, he recorded 109 total tackles, including 19.5 sacks among his 31.0 tackles-for-loss, in 38 career games (28 starts).
With Keiser leaving, the Cardinal now must replace four members of its front seven.
This should make the Vic Fangio and UCLA DC search even more interesting.
UPDATE (A): Keep an eye on Harbaugh's live presser this afternoon (3:30 pm PST). Harbaugh could announce whether he will bring a big part of his Stanford staff including Fangio on board with the Niners. You can watch the presser live here:
If information comes out from the presser post it in the comment thread.
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Definitely, but what a crazy ride to get there in the last 72 hours.
Early rumors are that Fangio will take his NFL experience to the 49ers as Harbaugh’s DC, but I guess we may know more after the 49er’s 3:30PM press conference.
The Niners will be relevant again!
by AllHailMightyBruins on Jan 7, 2011 3:17 PM PST up reply actions
They can use Harbaugh
to sell tickets to the Seahawks games, home & away, as a “What’s Your Deal?” package.
"The true athlete should have character, not be a character."- John Wooden
Yeah, ESPN/FOX are gonna love pimping those games.
by AllHailMightyBruins on Jan 7, 2011 3:52 PM PST up reply actions
Yes! Someone asked
He skirted it. Gave the generic: go to work/be competitive answer.
greg in denver, UCLA guy for life - BruinsNation.com
I would have loved him to answer:
“Now that both teams will be on an equal payscale, I’ll drop 75 on him!”
by AllHailMightyBruins on Jan 7, 2011 4:04 PM PST up reply actions
What about week 1, Sunday Night Football?
"The true athlete should have character, not be a character."- John Wooden
Schedule is already set.
It looks like he’ll be playing his brother (Ravens).
The student worth more than the teacher?
So, Harbaugh takes $25 million — yesterday, people were saying that Luck was in line to earn $30-50million for a shorter period of time.
When teaching at the law school, I was often irked that my students’ first year salaries in law firms were often much more than mine. (But, then again, they had to work in those firms.)
Anyway, so much for the speculation that Luck was staying because he knew that Harbaugh was staying.
I think Luck’s true motivation is that he loves school and being a student. I love this kid.
And, BTW — as a Niner Fan, I’m thrilled.
sjh
You taught them the way to do it.
So they did, reaping the benefits of learning from you. In some way, you are still above them.
Agree - Hard to Knock a Kid Staying in School
While I would be hard pressed to hope he has a great year (on a 5-7 Stanford team I guess it would be OK), but certainly we can wish he stays healthy and then has a long and lucrative NFL career.
I was a Roman Gabriel/Deacon Jones era Ram fan…so no 49er love coming from me. That said, Harbaugh has a golden touch as far as the location of where he works…San Diego/Palo Alto and now SF…nice
And at the risk of getting more ire from my Bruin brothers…did you see that the NCAA is about to come down on Texas Tech for violations during the Leach era… I dont see D1 employment in Mike’s future..
by WestlakeVillage Bruin on Jan 7, 2011 2:38 PM PST up reply actions
Although the violations
are pretty lame (too many text messages! what a scandal!).
I guess U$C just found another possible replacement for Flame Kitten.
But hey, what do I know. I’m just the 800 lbs bruin in the room.
Agreed on lameness of the violations
But everyone has to follow them and not as lame as the secondary violations CRN got nabbed for at Colorado and the crap that happened to him at UW.
Haden wouldnt take Leach…no way…
by WestlakeVillage Bruin on Jan 7, 2011 2:47 PM PST up reply actions
Lame
in terms of overall impact perhaps, but the biggest problem is I believe they were conducted during the dead periods. Texts or not, any contact during that time is verboten. But in the words of Jack Sparrow… “Pirate.”
Hit the enter key too early.
What I was getting at was that we must be about the same age.
With a comment like “I was a Roman Gabriel/Deacon Jones era Ram fan…”
Add: the fearsome foursome (Merlin Olsen, Rosie Greer, Deacon Jones, and Lamar Lundy), and Dick Bass, to name a few.
As far as the Salary
I guarantee those kids making a larger salary were working at least twice the hours you were working.
UCLA '08
I had a better job -- but not an easier job.
The full mission of a faculty member — teaching, research and public service are just as demanding as working in a firm. And, one has to remember that most faculty members get paid for 9 months and work 12. For example, I spent almost all of June reading Blue Books. Most of the summer doing research and writing — without pay. And, in my case, I handled pro bono cases as part of my public service that were as rigorous and demanding as big firm cases but had to be litigated without all of the resources.
That said, I could have worked for a firm and didn’t. I think part of the big bucks reflect the atmosphere in which they had to work.
sjh
Life of a 1st Year Associate
completely sucks and it doesnt get much better in years 2,3 and 4 either.
Nothing more honorable than being a teacher….
by WestlakeVillage Bruin on Jan 7, 2011 2:49 PM PST up reply actions
Sniff, sniff you brought a tear to my eye, 66
Teaching is HARD but it is gratifying. It requires a rare set of skills (one part stand up comic, one part ivory tower academian and dashes of other things). The ‘honor’ of teaching is changing the world bit by bit. This usually amounts to people who influence the next generation aren’t self-serving rat-bastards… and that’s a good thing.
by KnudsenRockne on Jan 7, 2011 7:50 PM PST up reply actions
I hated the Niners
Growing up as a fan of the LA Rams and the Denver Broncos, the stupid Niners were about my least favorite team ever. Well, pro team, if you don’t count *$c. Well, ostensibly pro team, if you don’t count *$c. You know what I mean.
Looking forward to the biannual What’s Your Deal? bowl. I hope the hatred carries forward.
I hope Rick is already talking to Fangio.
greg in denver, UCLA guy for life - BruinsNation.com
Yep
I also grew up a LA Rams fan, and hating the Niners. Then they moved away (St. Louis) and I moved away (San Diego), now I am a Chargers fan. My hatred for the Niners has greatly dissipated. Good hire for them. And I’m glad that Harbaugh is no longer in the Pac 12, and not in the AFC West.
Me too...
Niners terrorized my Dolphins and the Rams in the 80’s/90’s…
But, seeing as we’re UCLA and the shitty-ass luck we’ve been having, Fangio will go with Harbaugh…
But hey, what do I know. I’m just the 800 lbs bruin in the room.
UCLA's shitty ass luck
I am waiting for the day an asteroid smacks our campus to oblivion.
Why not? The gypsy curse has been working on our QB’s and skilled players for years.
by KnudsenRockne on Jan 7, 2011 7:52 PM PST up reply actions
Seattle paid too much
Last year the NFL net reported that failed NFL coach peter “da cheater” carroll is being was paid $35 million for 5 years to coach Seattle.
Harbaugh is only paid $25 million for 5 years.
Its unlikely any football coach (or player for that matter ) is worth $25 or $35 million in a world where 1 out of 6 folks cannot even find a job but that’s a matter for others to fret about.
What ’s clear is that Seattle paid much too much for a failed NFL coach who left a college program in ethical ruins. Either that or Harbaugh is bargain.
Well...
Carroll had to maximize his contract amount because he knows he won’t be coaching in the NFL for long…
But hey, what do I know. I’m just the 800 lbs bruin in the room.
Yeah!
Actually, who knows if any of carroll’s ill gotten largess is not in cash but in incentives, life insurance payouts (like there’s big risk he’ll get run over by a truck or a Zamboni), extra health care benefits (tummy tucks, hair plugs, and the like), college tuition for kids or grand kids, donations to foundations run by distinguished humanitarians, or perchance a snazzy car allowance (a Land Rover or a black-on-black 1996 tricked out Chevrolet Impala SS no doubt) .
Don't write Carroll off so easily
In today’s playoff game, his 7-9 Seahawks knocked off the 11-5 Saints, 41-36, with a balanced run-pass offense that kept the defending champs on their heels all day. We may not like the guy from his Trojan days, but he’s capable of beating anybody in the NFL. I’m looking forward to those Seahawk-49er games a couple of years from now, after Harbaugh builds his team.
I'm a 49er fan because
I’ve written about this before so won’t go into detail here —
My close friend, Dick Witcher, was drafted by and went to play for the 49ers. During his rookie training camp, his roommate was cut. I got a call from the 49ers telling me that Dick had a great future with the team but, because he was a small town boy, they thought he needed a roommate and asked if I’d like to move in. I did.
Fast forward — Dick makes the team. I get married and have a honeymoon weekend before the start of my second year of law school. My wife and I go to SF for a honeymoon. Dick gets us tickets to the 49 v. Oakland game. After a 49er win, Dick and I ride back on the 49er bus — she’s the only woman on the bus. Odd thinking back on it.
I’ve been a Niner Fan ever since.
And, a Packer Backer and now a Jag’s fan.
sjh
That's a great story.
The best thing you can do for your children is to love their mother. John Wooden
I remember......
Witcher making a few game winning catches back in the day. 1966, USUC game. Norm Dow to Witcher…..game, set and match!
Right On !
That $35 million, after tax ( let’s hope he didn’t cheat on it too ) will have to last that sleaze bag the rest of his life. For you and I, even our future generations would benefit. For this individual and his lifestyle, I’m not sure.
Grow up
Cheaty Petey will go into politics and if his continues to lie, he’ll wind up as president of the United States and give himself a pardon.
In Modern America the crime is not the crime, nor is it in getting caught, the crime is in denying that there was crime at all. Petey will go far.
by KnudsenRockne on Jan 7, 2011 8:16 PM PST up reply actions
weird!
I had picture and no sound until a few seconds ago
Asked about staff
and said he can’t/won’t names names while current coaches are under contract or new guys get a contract
greg in denver, UCLA guy for life - BruinsNation.com
classy
talking up the foundation Singletary laid
The Niners have the talent to win immediately.
And are a QB away from being a serious Superbowl contender.
by AllHailMightyBruins on Jan 7, 2011 4:03 PM PST up reply actions
Fangio will likely go with him
He’d be nuts not to take the ++pay and the NFL.
There are questions about how well they get along
greg in denver, UCLA guy for life - BruinsNation.com
Those questions kind of sound familiar though.
by AllHailMightyBruins on Jan 7, 2011 4:05 PM PST up reply actions
They do, don't they?
FWIW, it was widely believed that Fangio wouldn’t go to Michigan if Harbaugh went there. The NFL may be a more attractive option for Fangio, though.
greg in denver, UCLA guy for life - BruinsNation.com
Niners are built for the 3-4 also.
Who wouldn’t want to coach P-Willy?
by AllHailMightyBruins on Jan 7, 2011 4:10 PM PST up reply actions
Solid question by a journalist
A guy from the Chronicle asked, “How excited are you about beating Pete Carroll’s Seattle Seahawks twice a year?”
Big day for the Bruins
We don’t have to get kicked around by Jim Harbaugh any more.
well i didn't learn anything from this media conference
guess we will all have to wait and see who he takes with him from stanford. my impatience grows. lol
Go Bruins
Yeah--they spent a lot of time not answering questions
Or answering in detail questions nobody cares about. Like, what were the most important five minutes of the discussions between Baalke and Harbaugh (out of either 5 or 7 hours of conversation)?
Like who cares?
Oh yeah and the answer—Baalke couldn’t think of any 5 minute time period that stood out in particular. Which isn’t true. The last 5 minutes when Harbaugh said, “Yes, I’ll sign a contract for $5 million a year .” Baalke will remember that.
Stanford needs a coach!
Do they go back to San Diego and get Ron Caragher?
by 3rdn2 on Jan 7, 2011 4:58 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Totally OT -- Go Aggies!!!
A&M was in the same dismal hole we were in 4 years ago.
I’ve enjoyed their climb back to respectability and wonder why we have not been able to do the same.
Really want them to win this game.
sjh
+1
Born & raised an Aggie. Bruin by choice & for life. That said, i still keep a close eye on the Ags and pull for them unless we’re playing them (to my knowledge it never happened before I attended UCLA, now we’ve had the 98 Cotton Bowl and a few BB meetings).
Our programs have mirrored each other for the last 10 years with firings, hirings, peaks and valleys. They’re on an upswing, hope we follow.
recruitment- Wayne Lyons
Maybe the 2nd Chicago Bear HC in SF will click.
And now that Stanford and Mich.(2 of his top 3) are changing at the top, does Wayne Lyons, Safety, Ft. Lauderdale, become the 2nd class of 2011 4 star heading to UCLA – announcing today? With Rahim Moore gone, we need some 2011 injection soon…
actually graduated in 85, the olympics and h.locklear were distracting...
arggh - Lyons to the farm
well maybe if Fangio comes Westwood, he’ll rethink…
actually graduated in 85, Santa Monica condo and h.locklear delays...
not likely
All reports are that Fangio is going to be the new DC for the niners.
Stanford reportedly interest in BSU's Petersen
Is he gonna hold a press conference to announce he has no intention of going to Stanford like he did with UCLA? If he does consider Stanford, what does that tell you about the state of affairs for UCLA football? Fangio could also be a candidate along with 2 other coaches currently on staff.
it tells you
that Stanford has an administration apparently willing to throw money at a head coach and have the country’s most gifted QB returning.
Also, now is a good time to leave Boise for Petersen – on the Harbaugh principle, his stock isn’t going to get any higher next year.
by britishbruin on Jan 9, 2011 11:36 AM PST up reply actions
Recruiting
Is anyone as concerned as I am about the low number of verbals to date. Also, the LA Times posted their top players of the region and usually there are three or four of the top 22 that have given verbals to UCLA. I didn’t see any on the list. I am not saying that CRN won’t pull this one out but it feels like we are behind the 8 ball at the moment
Stanford gets Peterson....
and we got Neuheisal. Says a lot about UCLA FB.
Recruiting
Seems like the recruiting has fallen behind due to the lack of focus on hiring some staff. Tell me what player would want to come and play for an unknown DC or even a troubled Offense. I really hope CRN makes a decision quickly and wisely on the future coaching staff. We be recuits to fill some of the hole we have.
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