[2006alum]

I actually think we would have performed worse if Harbaugh had stayed. He's hard-wired to rebuild programs and loves outsized challenges and likes to have a scrappy, underdog mentality. But I don't think he has the patience or attention span to maintain success over time, and I also think his bizarre antics get old after a while. We'll see where Michigan is in 4 or 5 years but I just don't see him as somebody who has Shaw's quiet but relentless work ethic for maintaining success.

Also, the idea that Shaw is riding Harbaugh's coattails is absurd. We have 3 Rose Bowl appearances since Harbaugh left, and two WINS. There is no way you achieve that with the kind of talent Stanford can attract (some standouts, but hardly stocked with first round picks) without being a top notch coach. Simply no way.

[2006alum]

I actually think we would have performed worse if Harbaugh had stayed. He's hard-wired to rebuild programs and loves outsized challenges and likes to have a scrappy, underdog mentality. But I don't think he has the patience or attention span to maintain success over time, and I also think his bizarre antics get old after a while. We'll see where Michigan is in 4 or 5 years but I just don't see him as somebody who has Shaw's quiet but relentless work ethic for maintaining success.

Also, the idea that Shaw is riding Harbaugh's coattails is absurd. We have 3 Rose Bowl appearances since Harbaugh left, and two WINS. There is no way you achieve that with the kind of talent Stanford can attract (some standouts, but hardly stocked with first round picks) without being a top notch coach. Simply no way.