Nov
25
Forgotten Miles: Ferentz to Michigan?
November 25, 2007 |
Even though there’s rampant speculation that Les Miles will be the coach to replace Lloyd Carr at Michigan, Brian at MGoBlue is reporting that the Wolverines have offered the job to Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz. You may remember Brian as the guy that broke the Lloyd Carr retirement story.
If this turns out to be true I’d have to say it’s a mistake, since Ferentz is ranked #113 out of #120 in our latest rankings. Brian has a few more reasons it’s a bad idea…
Brian’s sources inside Iowa say that Ferentz has been offered the job, but is likely to turn it down out of loyalty to the Hawkeyes. If that happens, and Michigan doesn’t go after Miles, Cincinnati’s Brian Kelly may be their next choice. Michigan has already contacted Grand Valley State, where he coached from 1991-2003, for a background check. Interestingly enough Grand Valley has also been contacted by Notre Dame about Kelly. Kelly may be a better choice, since he’s ranked #31 in our latest rankings.
- Lloyd Carr Retiring?
- Ga Tech's Tenuta Goes to Notre Dame
- Coaching Mojo Rankings
- Dollars Per Win
- If It's Miles to Michigan, Is It Old Ball Coach Time in Baton Rouge?
