Jim McElwain and Michigan

[FLAinCALI]

Soooo Michigan hired Jim McElwain as WR coach and he is a freaking offensive genius.

Hey look, everybody! Jim McElwain is an offensive genius!

You can see for yourself in his bio for the University of Michigan: “McElwain’s units were explosive on offense during his time at Florida, especially through the passing game.”


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http://www.orlandosentinel.com/spor...mcelwain-michigan-offense-20180308-story.html

The rest of the article goes on to destroy McElwain.

What are your thoughts on what McElwain hire means to Michigans competitiveness? All my Gator fans are laughing the butts off that he was hired by UM and they think he is an offensive genius.

 

[joncarl]

Soooo Michigan hired Jim McElwain as WR coach and he is a freaking offensive genius.



The rest of the article goes on to destroy McElwain.

What are your thoughts on what McElwain hire means to Michigans competitiveness? All my Gator fans are laughing the butts off that he was hired by UM and they think he is an offensive genius.

Did well at Colorado State, so I don't think it is a bad hire. Midwest connections, some Florida connections. Don't think they have anything to lose hiring him.

 

[izzycohen]

Soooo Michigan hired Jim McElwain as WR coach and he is a freaking offensive genius.



The rest of the article goes on to destroy McElwain.

What are your thoughts on what McElwain hire means to Michigans competitiveness? All my Gator fans are laughing the butts off that he was hired by UM and they think he is an offensive genius.

As I recall, many UM fans thought Rich Rod was also an offensive genius. Never mind that he couldn't win games.

 

[speedy44]

Former head coach as a position coach on your staff is a huge win.

 

[HUSKER HOT SAUCE]

Former head coach as a position coach on your staff is a huge win.

You mean like, Diaco? We couldn't lose with that guy, OH! Never mind.

 

[huskrthill]

It's funny how time changes things. Just a few years ago, many here were clamoring for Jim McElwain to come to Nebraska.

Do Harbaugh and McElwain have any history? So often it's more about fit and culture than it is about knowledge. There are plenty of people who know Xs and Os, but that doesn't translate everywhere.

That's why I'm so pleased that Frost brought his entire staff to Nebraska. It's not a "dream team" or a "who's who" of assistant coaches, but they obviously work well together and can communicate their message.

If I've learned anything over the years, it's not always about a big-name, high-profile staff. Well see how McElwain does at Michigan.

 

[ramsker]

McElwain did a helluva job up at CSU . . . which was a mess when he took over. And back when Bo was let go, I would have welcomed him at NU (but he was all in on FL at the time). He was winning games at FL, but got into a mess with his story about death threats and that was his undoing. Not good. But I won't be surprised if he has some success at Michigan running the offense.

 

[One Hit Wonder]

Michigan is a bit of a mess right now. Harbaugh's long-time OC left for USC. His newly announced QB coach left for Alabama and of course they have some issues at the QB position. Then throw in the fact that they have three new coaches on offense this year (OL, TE, WR).

Sure, Nebraska has their own issues - new everything but I believe they may be getting Michigan at a perfect time as far its schedule is concerned.

 

[LingonVin]

Michigan is a bit of a mess right now. Harbaugh's long-time OC left for USC. His newly announced QB coach left for Alabama and of course they have some issues at the QB position. Then throw in the fact that they have three new coaches on offense this year (OL, TE, WR).

Sure, Nebraska has their own issues - new everything but I believe they may be getting Michigan at a perfect time as far its schedule is concerned.

This news makes me so sad. May have to start drinking Red beers. Heavily!