If you read this blog, you know where I stand on this hire. I don't see much reason to bring Jim in at this point as his program at Florida had very similar issues to what Michigan has right now. With that said, he does have a nice coaching resume and is over qualified for the role.
What might be more interesting then the hire is what is projected to be his role in the offense. Insiders are saying the McElwain will be taking over the OC and WR coaching role. With Drevno being demoted to OL coach and Pep to QB coach. Now the question remains, do you pay your OL and QB coach a $1M a year? They both have contracts, so I guess the answer is Yes.
I have been a big supporter of Jimmy and his off season actions. I love the European trips, the satellite camps, IMG spring breaks, and Signing of the Stars. I just don't get this off season at all. I don't get what seemed to be a de-prioritization of the 2018 class, I don't understand what is going on with his coaching staff and his recent hires. Not to mention a completely poor performance in the Outback Bowl and the questionable status of players like RB Kareem Walker and WR Grant Perry.
The one coach Jimmy has been able to beat, he hires after his time at Florida goes down in flames. At this point, its hard to tell if Jimmy is a coaching genius or a desperate coach looking for a Hail Mary. To say the least, I'm very concerned at where this is heading. Yes, those fears are a bit pre-mature but there seems to be more questions then answers at this point.
With all of that said, Jimmy can erase any doubt with an eligible Shea Patterson and a double digit win season next year.
- Michigan Basketball got its win against Iowa last night. They host #8 OSU on Sunday and then hit the road for two final games before the Big 10 Tournament in NYC.
from The BIG HOUSE Blog http://mbighouse.blogspot.com/2018/02/michigan-thursday-looks-like-mcelwain.html
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