Maize n Brew - Jim Harbaugh named next football coach at the University of MichiganA Michigan Wolverine communityhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/49241/mb-fv.png2015-01-20T13:52:29-06:00http://www.maizenbrew.com/rss/stream/72343722015-01-20T13:52:29-06:002015-01-20T13:52:29-06:00U-M announces Mike Zordich as secondary coach
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<p>With the announcement of Mike Zordich's hire official on Tuesday, Harbaugh's staff is fully complete.</p> <p>ANN ARBOR -- The University of Michigan football program formally announced the final assistant coach under new head coach Jim Harbaugh on Tuesday.</p>
<p>Long-time NFL veteran and former Youngstown State assisant coach Mike Zordich was announced as Michigan's secondary coach by the program. Greg Jackson, a long-time NFL veteran, was named secondary coach last week. The position responsibilities were not defined.</p>
<p>"Michael is a proven secondary coach and has had success at the pro and collegiate levels," said Harbaugh in a statement. "After an All-American career at Penn State and a 12-year career in the NFL, Michael knows what it takes to be an elite defensive back. Players that hope to play at the next level will benefit from Michael's teaching and knowledge of the game."</p>
<p>Prior to joining YSU, Zordich spent four seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, spending two seasons as a defensive quality control coach before being named safeties coach.</p>
<p>"I am thrilled to join the University of Michigan and work with the players and staff that strive to live up to this program's great tradition," Zordich said in a statement. "I can already tell there are quality young men in this program, and I look forward to building lifelong relationships with the student-athletes I will mentor. It is great to be in Ann Arbor, and it is a privilege to work alongside Coach Harbaugh and this tremendous coaching staff."</p>
<p>With Zordich now officially announced, the Harbaugh coaching staff is now complete.</p>
<p>They are:</p>
<p>D.J. Durkin: Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers Coach<br>TIm Drevno: Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line coach<br>John Baxter: Special Teams Coordinator<br>Jedd Fisch: Passing Game Coordinator/Wide Receiver Coach<br>Jay Harbaugh: Tight Ends coach/Assistant Special Teams Coach<br>Greg Mattison: Defensive Line Coach<br>Greg Jackson: Secondary Coach<br>Tyrone Wheatley: Running Backs Coach</p>
https://www.maizenbrew.com/2015/1/20/7861681/michigan-makes-michael-zordich-hire-official-harbaughs-staff-completeJoshua Henschke2015-01-20T09:24:54-06:002015-01-20T09:24:54-06:00Jay Harbaugh announced as TE, asst. ST coach
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<p>The Michigan football program formally announced the hire of Jay Harbaugh on Tuesday.</p> <p>ANN ARBOR -- One of the more surprising coaching hires of Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh's short tenure with the program became official today.</p>
<p>U-M officially announced on Tuesday that Jay Harbaugh, son of the head coach, has been named tight ends and assistant special teams coach for the football program.</p>
<p><span>"Jay gathered a wealth of experience the last three seasons coaching in the NFL and I am excited to have him join our coaching staff," said the elder Harbaugh in a statement. "His passion for teaching the game is at the highest level and he will be an asset to our team. He did a phenomenal job in Baltimore and will do an excellent job mentoring our tight ends."</span></p>
<p>Before agreeing to join U-M, Harbaugh spent three seasons with his uncle John, Baltimore Ravens head coach, as an offensive quality control assistant. He also spent four seasons as an undergraduate assistant under Mike Riley at Oregon State.</p>
<p><span>"It is an amazing opportunity and privilege to coach football at one of the premier universities in the world," the younger Harbaugh said in a statement. "I'm ecstatic about being in Ann Arbor, and to be a part of building something special with the great people in our program."</span></p>
https://www.maizenbrew.com/2015/1/20/7856709/jay-harbaugh-hired-tight-ends-special-teams-Michigan-footballJoshua Henschke2015-01-16T12:23:38-06:002015-01-16T12:23:38-06:00U-M announces John Baxter as special teams coach
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<p>Another coaching addition was made official by Michigan on Friday.</p> <p>ANN ARBOR -- Michigan's coaching staff officially grew by one on Friday.</p>
<p>Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh and the football program formally announced that John Baxter will be the Wolverines' special teams coordinator.</p>
<p>"John Baxter has long been considered one of the premier special teams coordinators in the country and I am thrilled to have him on our staff," said Harbaugh in a statement. "His special teams units have consistently been a force to be reckoned with. In addition to his success on the field, I am confident that John's innovative 'Academic Gameplan' will be a great resource to our young men in the classroom."</p>
<p>Baxter has 32 seasons of coaching experience that includes stops at Arizona, Maryland, Tulane, Fresno State and USC that includes coaching special teams and various other positions throughout his career. Most recently, Baxter served as USC's special teams coordinator from 2010-2012 and was given tight end coaching duties in 2013.</p>
<p>"To have an opportunity to coach at this school with this head coach, at this time, might be the greatest opportunity in all of football today," Baxter said in a statement. "I am really excited to learn about our players and to answer the challenge that Big Ten football presents in terms of competitive excellence and special teams."</p>
https://www.maizenbrew.com/2015/1/16/7557943/michigan-hires-john-baxter-special-teams-coordinatorJoshua Henschke2015-01-14T14:44:18-06:002015-01-14T14:44:18-06:00U-M officially names Jackson as secondary coach
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<p>Michigan officially named Greg Jackson as its secondary coach on Wednesday.</p> <p>ANN ARBOR -- Another long-rumored assistant coach has been made official on Wednesday.</p>
<p>Michigan and Jim Harbaugh has announced that former San Francisco 49er assistant secondary coach, Greg Jackson, will join the program as the Wolverines secondary coach.</p>
<p>"I got to know Coach Jackson as a player with the San Diego Chargers, and since that time I have been impressed by his approach to the game and his leadership," said Harbaugh in a statement. "He has a proven track record working with elite NFL defensive backs and is very familiar with the Big Ten landscape. Our young men with the desire to play at the next level and the right work ethic will benefit from Greg's approach and ability. I am excited to have him a part of the Michigan family."</p>
<p>After an All-American collegiate career with LSU, Jackson, 48, spent 12 years in the NFL as a safety with the New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, New Orleans Saints and the San Diego Chargers. Harbaugh and Jackson were teammates during his final two years with the Chargers.</p>
<p>"I am very excited to be here at the University of Michigan," Jackson said in a statement. "I have always known this is a special place, so when Coach Harbaugh asked me to join his staff there was no way I was going to pass up this tremendous opportunity. This school has it all, both academics and athletics that are steeped in tradition. I can't wait to get to work with our student-athletes."</p>
<p>Before coaching with Harbaugh and the 49ers, Jackson also had coaching stints with Wisconsin, Tulane, Louisiana-Monroe and Idaho.</p>
https://www.maizenbrew.com/2015/1/14/7547601/michigan-greg-jackson-secondary-coach-jim-harbaughJoshua Henschke2015-01-13T20:13:09-06:002015-01-13T20:13:09-06:00REPORT: Harbaugh hires son Jay as tight ends coach
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<p>A report surfaced Tuesday night that Jim Harbaugh has hired his son Jay as tight ends coach at Michigan.</p> <p>ANN ARBOR -- It appears that Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh wants to keep part of his offense in the family.</p>
<p>According to a report from Wolverine247's Clint Brewster on Tuesday, Harbaugh has hired his son Jay as tight ends coach at Michigan.</p>
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<p>The younger Harbaugh, 25, has served as a quality control under his uncle, John, with the Baltimore Ravens. He also served as an undergraduate assistant with Oregon State. This will be his first coaching job in his career.</p>
<p>According to Michigan's online directory, Harbaugh's name <a target="_blank" href="https://mcommunity.umich.edu/#profile:jayhar%20">appears as an employee</a> but a job title was not given at the time of the search.</p>
<p>The Wolverine's Chris Balas, who <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/Balas_Wolverine/status/554338956184399872">predicted Harbaugh will have his son on staff</a> on Jan 11, was <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/Balas_Wolverine/status/555179214153211904">not able to verify</a> the official position Harbaugh will be coaching.</p>
https://www.maizenbrew.com/2015/1/13/7541585/jim-harbaugh-hires-jay-harbaugh-tight-ends-coachJoshua Henschke2015-01-13T16:39:58-06:002015-01-13T16:39:58-06:00REPORT: Harbaugh adds YSU assistant Mike Zordich
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<p>A former Penn State All-American is allegedly returning to the Big Ten to coach with Jim Harbaugh.</p> <p>ANN ARBOR -- WYTV sports anchor and Youngstown State football play-by-play personality Chad Krispinsky is reporting that Penguins safeties/co-special teams coordinator Mike Zordich will be<a href="http://wytv.com/2015/01/13/zordich-to-join-michigan-staff/" target="_blank"> leaving the program</a> to join Jim Harbaugh at Michigan as a safeties coach.</p>
<p>According to Krispinsky, the former Penn State All-American safety Zordich was contacted by Harbaugh over the weekend and met with YSU coach Bo Pelini before coming to a decision.</p>
<p>Zordich was allegedly in Ann Arbor on Tuesday finalizing a contract.</p>
<p>With the addition of Zordich to the staff, MGoBlog is asserting that cornerbacks coach Roy Manning is <a href="http://mgoblog.com/content/mike-zordich-manning-out" target="_blank">likely out of contention</a> for any positions on the Michigan staff.</p>
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<p>Zordich, 51, had a 12-year NFL playing career with the Eagles, Cardinals and Jets. He also served as the Eagles safeties coach from 2011-2012.</p>
https://www.maizenbrew.com/2015/1/13/7540709/jim-harbaugh-hires-mike-zordich-ysu-michiganJoshua Henschke2015-01-12T12:27:31-06:002015-01-12T12:27:31-06:00U-M, Harbaugh announce additional coaching hires
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<p>The University of Michigan officially announced two additional coaching staff hires on Monday.</p> <p>ANN ARBOR -- The homecoming feel that Jim Harbaugh has brought to Ann Arbor can extend to two of his assistant coaches that were announced on Monday.</p>
<p>Michigan and Harbaugh announced that Kevin Tolbert and Greg Mattison have been added to the coaching staff. Tolbert will <a target="_blank" href="http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/011215aaa.html">be named director of football strength and conditioning</a> and Mattison, former defensive coordinator under Brady Hoke, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/011215aah.html">will remain on staff</a> as a defensive line coach.</p>
<p>Tolbert returns to Ann Arbor for his second stint with the Wolverines. Previously, he was an assistant strength coach with former Michigan coach Lloyd Carr from 2001-2007. He has also worked with Harbaugh for the past six seasons with Stanford and the San Francisco 49ers.</p>
<p>"Kevin is an outstanding leader who will immediately make an impact on the young men in our program as the director of strength and conditioning," said Harbaugh in a statement. "He brings tremendous experience from the NFL and collegiate ranks, and his knowledge of Michigan makes him a terrific addition. He is a competitor and a winner, and I couldn't be happier to have him here in Ann Arbor."</p>
<p>Tolbert also has NFL experience with the Detroit Lions in 2008 and was a volunteer strength and conditioning coach with the Philadelphia Eagles.</p>
<p>"Having the opportunity to return to Michigan, and come here with Coach Harbaugh, is an opportunity that I know is the right fit," said Tolbert in a statement. "I spent many great years in Ann Arbor, and have had the good fortune to work with Jim for several years after that. I look forward to getting started again here. We want to be competitors and leaders in everything we do. That is the mission of Michigan, and I am excited to be a part of it."</p>
<p>Mattison and Harbaugh combination has a long history. After working with Harbaugh's dad and brother, this will be the first time working with the new Michigan head coach in his career.</p>
<p>"I am very excited that Greg will remain here in Ann Arbor to continue coaching at this outstanding University," said Harbaugh. "He is a coach of the highest caliber who has dedicated his life to molding young men into outstanding people. He has strong bonds with our players and within this community. I have known Greg for a long time, and am so pleased that our relationship will continue here at Michigan."</p>
<p>Mattison will take a step back from his defensive responsibilities he had under Hoke, but will be focused on the defensive line where he brings over 15 years of defensive coordinator at the collegiate level with him.</p>
<p>"Michigan is a special place to me, and I am excited to be a part of Jim's staff," said Mattison in a statement. "This University and this community mean a lot to me and my family. Having the opportunity to continue coaching a group I've grown so close to is very special. I look forward to continuing my work with these young men."</p>
https://www.maizenbrew.com/2015/1/12/7532565/michigan-assistant-coach-jim-harbaugh-greg-mattison-kevin-tolbertJoshua Henschke2015-01-09T10:50:23-06:002015-01-09T10:50:23-06:00Michigan formally announces Tim Drevno as OC
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<p>The coordinators under Jim Harbaugh's staff is now complete after Tim Drevno's addition is now formally announced.</p> <p>ANN ARBOR -- After much speculation, the new coordinator positions on Jim Harbaugh's staff at Michigan have been formally announced.</p>
<p>Michigan <a href="http://www.mgoblue.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/010915aaa.html" target="_blank">announced on Friday</a> that USC running game coordinator and offensive line coach, Tim Drevno, has been formally introduced as offensive coordinator for the Wolverines.</p>
<p>In addition, Drevno will also handle offensive line responsibilities as well.</p>
<p>"I am excited to reunite with Tim and have him serve as the offensive coordinator for our Michigan program," said Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh in a statement. "Tim is an outstanding offensive line coach and is a technician that works very hard at making his student-athletes better players and students. He will be an outstanding member of our coaching staff."</p>
<p>Like defensive coordinator D.J. Durkin, Drevno and Harbaugh have previous coaching familiarity. Spending 11 years coaching together with stops at San Francisco, Stanford and San Diego.</p>
<p>The history between the two made it an easy decision for Drevno to reunite with Harbaugh.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 15px; padding: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 14px; color: #222222; font-family: Roboto; line-height: 24px;">"I am excited to join the University of Michigan and work with Coach Harbaugh again," Drevno said in a statement. "We have a long history together, and I have great respect for what he has accomplished as a coach. I am excited to be in Ann Arbor and can't wait to get to work with the players and staff to build on this program's great tradition."</p>
https://www.maizenbrew.com/2015/1/9/7520789/michigan-football-tim-drevno-offensive-coordinator-jim-harbaughJoshua Henschke