Harbaugh

[ISUTex]

This has been debated a couple of times before. I like my current position on this topic and Im not budging.

What position? That Iowa isn't in the Midwest?

 

[jdoggivjc]

The U.S. Census defines the "Midwest" as these 12 states --

Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
North Dakota
Ohio
South Dakota
Wisconsin

I suppose some regions (e.g., western Pennsylvania with its economic connections to eastern Ohio or Louisville and parts of Kentucky, right across the river from Indiana and Ohio) might try to jump in but... nah.

I think that makes the "heart" (and the hub) of the Midwest somewhere like Chicago.

To put it in simpler terms, west of the Appalachians, east of the Rockies, north of the Ohio River, south of the Canada border.

 

[Acylum]

The U.S. Census defines the "Midwest" as these 12 states --

Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
North Dakota
Ohio
South Dakota
Wisconsin

I suppose some regions (e.g., western Pennsylvania with its economic connections to eastern Ohio or Louisville and parts of Kentucky, right across the river from Indiana and Ohio) might try to jump in but... nah.

I think that makes the "heart" (and the hub) of the Midwest somewhere like Chicago.

That seems like too many states.

 

[Neptune78]

That seems like too many states.

Ya, how the hell did Ohio get on that list?

 

[SCarolinaCy]

All time Michigan has won 71% of their games. Until this season Harbaugh has won 72%, which will fall this year. By their standards and history it’s been an average run. Up to them to decide if average is good enough and if they like the trajectory of the program.

Cupcake wins have padded these %'s.

 

[jdoggivjc]

Ya, how the hell did Ohio get on that list?

Because the USGS put it there? It's their list.

 

[Neptune78]

Because the USGS put it there? It's their list.

Just pulling the chain. Please keep up.

 

[SCarolinaCy]

Michigan is a weird job. Great history, but pretty irrelevant recently. Winning 10 games won’t keep you you’re job and you have to play Ohio State, Penn State and Norte Dame ever year. If you don’t win the Big 10 within your first 5 years you’re fired. I would rather stay where winning is fun and fans understand building a team has its hiccups.

Some people love Ames. You must be one of them.

 

[CloneLawman]

The U.S. Census defines the "Midwest" as these 12 states --

Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
North Dakota
Ohio
South Dakota
Wisconsin

I suppose some regions (e.g., western Pennsylvania with its economic connections to eastern Ohio or Louisville and parts of Kentucky, right across the river from Indiana and Ohio) might try to jump in but... nah.

I think that makes the "heart" (and the hub) of the Midwest somewhere like Chicago.

None of that matters because some random internet poster likes his current position.

 

[cyrocksmypants]

I think he’s referring to my argument I’ve had with him that I don’t consider Indiana and Ohio the Midwest. But to say Iowa isn’t the Midwest is just silly.

 

[Sigmapolis]

None of that matters because some random internet poster likes his current position.
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Sounds like the Internet more generally.

 

[cyclone4L]

A little birdie told me something this morning when I asked: “Campbell is going to be coaching a really good Midwestern team in 2021, prepare accordingly.”

take it for what it’s worth.

 

[JP4CY]

A little birdie told me something this morning when I asked: “Campbell is going to be coaching a really good Midwestern team in 2021, prepare accordingly.”

take it for what it’s worth.

OK, phew, not going to the Lions.

 

[CychiatricWard]

A little birdie told me something this morning when I asked: “Campbell is going to be coaching a really good Midwestern team in 2021, prepare accordingly.”

take it for what it’s worth.

And we should be really good next year, so answers that.

 

[cyclonedave25]

A little birdie told me something this morning when I asked: “Campbell is going to be coaching a really good Midwestern team in 2021, prepare accordingly.”

take it for what it’s worth.

So definitely not going to Michigan or PSU.

 

[Brandon]

A little birdie told me something this morning when I asked: “Campbell is going to be coaching a really good Midwestern team in 2021, prepare accordingly.”

take it for what it’s worth.

Iowa State.

 

[JP4CY]

So definitely not going to Michigan or PSU.

Lovie probably getting canned?

 

[NickTheGreat]

I've always thought that Ohio and Pennsylvania should be called the MidEast. Maybe Indiana too.

 

[CloneLawman]

Sounds like the Internet more generally.

Sadly.

 

[Pat]

Stop with the money. I do not think it will even be a small motivation. History of program, can we win the National Championship, Recruit nationally for 4 and 5 stars. League school is in. Maybe location. Is coming back to the Midwest a priority for CMC and staff. I have no inside knowledge. Just my opinion.

I was looking at it from the perspective of what it would cost Michigan, and whether they’d be willing to eat two significant buy-outs. You know Campbell better than I do (which isn’t saying much - I’ve never met the man), but I agree with your assessment on what would seem to interest him.