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***I spoke to Chris Balas our Michigan guy...

For the record, I've known him 20+ years. Always been a good dude and a close friend. Glad to be working with him again. He just wants to be right and wanted to make clear you knew at this stage he is speculating. Which is what pretty much everyone is doing. Moore was only fired hours ago. Here is what he told me (and suggested I post for you guys/ gals). From the Michigan end. 1. He does not think Michigan is close to hiring anyone. 2. He does not think Michigan is close to offering anyone. 3. He does think there are more candidates than just one. UM will have a process with multiple guys. Many with UM connections. 4. He does think Kalen DeBoer was interested in the UM job when they promoted Sherrone Moore, which would make sense. To be clear, when he was at Washington. 5. He does think DeBoer would at least listen to Michigan if he was offered the job. I wouldn't disagree. 6. He is not saying DeBoer would for sure come if he were offered. Just that he would listen. 7. This whole situation is in the infant stages. UM tends to move at its own pace. Methodical, one might say. Everything is happening fast. As always, if we get more, we will share it. If we are quiet, it means we might be watching 5-star safety Jireh Edwards and discussing it in another thread. 🤷‍♂️:ROFLMAO:📺
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Don_Juan_Pond

Dec 11, 3:16 AM

Why is he listening to Michigan when he should be watching tape on OU? Jk. As always Thanks for checking in on this. That’s why you’re the best
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DarthCrimson

Dec 11, 3:16 AM

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holythor

Dec 11, 3:17 AM

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holythor

Dec 11, 3:17 AM

Don_Juan_Pond said:
Why is he listening to Michigan when he should be watching tape on OU? Jk. As always Thanks for checking in on this. That’s why you’re the best
thats right tim you are our pookie princess
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RTRonan

Dec 11, 3:18 AM

Wasn’t DeBoer at bama when they promoted Moore?
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APBamaMan

Dec 11, 3:18 AM

Appreciate it Tim.
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Alldownhill

Dec 11, 3:19 AM

What did Mich cover up like 11,000 sexual assaults? Yeah , people should be lining up to go there.
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Tim Watts

Dec 11, 3:20 AM

DarthCrimson said:
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Definitely a Christmas movie.
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ZacFranks94

Dec 11, 3:21 AM

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SoccaCoach

Dec 11, 3:21 AM

I’ll just say, I’m a CKD fan, but he could win some good faith with a segment of our fanbase if he would release a statement and squash this mess before a really important game I know that doesn’t get raises, but still
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Tim Watts

Dec 11, 3:21 AM

RTRonan said:
Wasn’t DeBoer at bama when they promoted Moore?
Google says Moore coached at UM for 2 years. DeBoer has been at Alabama for 2 years.
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TidalFan

Dec 11, 3:21 AM

Appreciate it Tim! I don’t love point #5 but it is what it is. Hope we hang on to him as I think long term he’s the right guy.
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BamaFanDrinkingCoffee

Dec 11, 3:22 AM

I think another wrench in the UM soap opera is that they will probably be parting ways with their AD as well. I'm not sure many coaches want to take a job without knowing who the AD will be.
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Tim Watts

Dec 11, 3:22 AM

SoccaCoach said:
I’ll just say, I’m a CKD fan, but he could win some good faith with a segment of our fanbase if he would release a statement and squash this mess before a really important game I know that doesn’t get raises, but still
He very well might. But this is just hours old.
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diehardUAfan

Dec 11, 3:22 AM

All I got to say is, that program is an absolute shit show right now so good luck to whoever wants to join that. Not even sure who will be leading that search either because it sounds like the AD is next to go.
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Tim Watts

Dec 11, 3:22 AM

BamaFanDrinkingCoffee said:
I think another wrench in the UM soap opera is that they will probably be parting ways with their AD as well. I'm not sure many coaches want to take a job without knowing who the AD will be.
That is definitely the rumor.
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RTRonan

Dec 11, 3:23 AM

Tim Watts said:
Google says Moore coached at UM for 2 years. DeBoer has been at Alabama for 2 years.
Harbaugh left Michigan on 1/24/2024, after DeBoer was hired at Bama. What does this mean?!?!?!?
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BB2One

Dec 11, 3:23 AM

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Bama1992

Dec 11, 3:23 AM

Tim, appreciate you digging in on this. Watching CKD potentially be in the middle of another coaching rumor is wearing me out. I know it’s the way things go, but still stressful! Appreciate the info
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Tim Watts

Dec 11, 3:23 AM

TidalFan said:
Appreciate it Tim! I don’t love point #5 but it is what it is. Hope we hang on to him as I think long term he’s the right guy.
It is speculation. Michigan is a big job. I would listen to some degree too.
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SoccaCoach

Dec 11, 3:24 AM

Tim Watts said:
He very well might. But this is just hours old.
Tim, how long did it take you to make your OP?
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BamaBearcat

Dec 11, 3:24 AM

Roll tide.
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ds1222

Dec 11, 3:24 AM

He was interested in Michigan at Washington. No one knows if he’s still interested at a much better job. This just feels like fake smoke.
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AdmirablyAidan9

Dec 11, 3:24 AM

Would Kirby listen to the Michigan job? Sark? Lanning? Doubt it. So I’m having a hard time understanding why Deboer would. Geez

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