Michigan hires Sherrone Moore: When was the last time the Wolverines promoted an assistant coach?

In its search to replace Jim Harbaugh, Michigan didn’t have to look particularly far.

Within three days of Harbaugh leaving his alma mater for the Los Angeles Chargers, the Wolverines have reportedly promoted offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore to be their new head coach, per Adam Schefter.

Beyond the historical significance of the decision, with Moore becoming the first Black head coach in program history, the hire makes sense.

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Alongside Harbaugh — and sometimes without him — Moore was an integral piece in helping Michigan win its first national championship since 1997. He was the offensive coordinator for a unit that averaged 35.9 points per game, ranking it among the top 15 teams nationally. He was the offensive line coach for arguably the best line in the country, one that has won the Joe Moore Award two of the previous three years. He’s well-liked by players and fellow coaches. In the age of the one-time transfer exemption, and at this relatively late stage in the college football calendar, retaining a top assistant gives Michigan its best chance to hold on to as much of its current roster as it can.

Most notably, Moore excelled in what could be fairly viewed in hindsight as an audition for the position he just earned. He was the Wolverines’ interim head coach in four games this season while Harbaugh was serving various suspensions, including the final three contests of the regular season. Under Moore, Michigan went 4-0, including wins against what were top-10 Ohio State and Penn State teams.

Still, the move isn’t without risks, many of which revolve around the fact that Moore has never been a head coach in a non-interim capacity.

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Author : Detroit Free Press

Publish date : 2024-01-27 00:05:17

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