— Jim Harbaugh, as always, came out and half-denied rumors of heading off to the NFL. Meanwhile, rumors about him landing in Carolina or Denver or Indy continue to swirl. And while my man Kyle Golik made a great case for why he should leave here’s why I think he should stay.
1. The job isn’t finished
Beating Ohio State is great. Making the playoff is great. These are things we didn’t think would happen a few years ago but it’s not the ultimate goal. He came to Michigan to win the whole damn thing and he hasn’t yet.
2. These NFL jobs stink
Indy and that owner? Denver and that Russ salary? Carolina and Sam Darnold? Yuck. Of course, Harbaugh isn’t going to be handed a great situation as these teams are moving on for a reason, but these jobs all stink. Wait it out a year and be in play for San Diego or Dallas or someplace else.
3. Job security
You own Michigan in every way. You left to interview for the Vikings job last year on Signing Day, didn’t get it, and were welcomed back without question. You can do whatever you want in Ann Arbor and they will pay you NFL money to boot.
4. A national title is possible
I mentioned finishing the job but what about USC and UCLA coming into the Big Ten? Isn’t that an issue? Nope. The expanded playoff is coming and the Big Ten is now easily the No. 2 conference in college football. Three teams can make the playoff each season and that’s more chances to win it all.
5. You rule the Big Ten
I can’t emphasize this enough. To any “Michigan Man,” the ultimate feeling is beating Ohio State and owning the Big Ten for the entire offseason. As a former Michigan player and now as the coach, bask in the glory of owning Buckeyes fans for the entire year until next season’s game. And yes, he could easily beat them again. Harbaugh will not get this feeling in the NFL.
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