Harbaugh or Bust?

      The most storied program in NCAA football history, the Michigan Wolverines have been an absolute embarrassment since Rich Rodriguez took over the program in 2008.  First, he leads the team to its worst season in 129 years at 3-9.  That was also Michigan's first losing season since 1967.  Michigan's bowl steak of 33 straight seasons was also snapped in 2008.  Michigan fans, such as myself, were glad to see that season come to an end, but 2009 wasn't much better.  The Wolverines finished the season 5-7, losing 6 of their last 7 games.  Then in 2010, the Wolverines who started the season 5-0, finished 7-5 and 3-5 in the Big Ten.  At least Rich Rod got them to a bowl right?  
        Then comes the anticipated match up in the Progressive Gator bowl vs. Mississippi State.  Coming in as underdogs, would Michigan rise to the challenge and play for their coach who is on the hot seat?  UH NO!!  Michigan suffered its worst bowl loss in school history with a 52-14 final.  My conclusion? Rich Rod needs to be out as head coach, and that brings me to my point in this blog.  Is it Harbaugh or bust for the Wolverines?  
      Jim Harbaugh, a "Michigan man",  coached Stanford to to an 11-1 season and a trip to the Orange bowl.  Harbaugh was named the winner of the Woody Hayes Coach of the Year award. I hate the name too!   My point is the guy can coach, and he is a perfect fit at Michigan.  I have personally heard that he would walk through glass to come back to his alma matter.  However, that was a few years ago and before he became the hot name in coaching.  If Michigan wants to land Harbaugh, they have some competition.  There are several pro teams that are rumored to be interested in Jim Harbaugh, including the San Fransisco 49ers.  San Fransisco is basically in Harbaugh's backyard, and with a child on the way, he might opt to Stay in California and collect a huge NFL paycheck.  The question is however, where is his heart? If it lies with Michigan, there is not a doubt in my mind that he will be coaching the Wolverines in 2011.  But if not, what will U of M do?  There is always Brady Hoke, who turned two losing programs into winners (Ball State and San Diego State). Hoke is a former UofM assistant coach, but is he that home run that Harbaugh would be?  The answer is no!  So if Michigan cannot land Jim Harbaugh, what should they do?  Retain Rich Rod?  Go after Hoke?  This is the question I pose to you Wolverine nation.