How does Coach Moore plan to demonstrate resilience and adaptability in the face of adversity, drawing lessons from Jim Harbaugh’s response to the challenges posed by the tumultuous 2020 Covid year?
Sherrone Moore not only has to coach but also undertake a complete overhaul of Michigan football from top to bottom, demonstrating why he was the ideal pick right from the start.
The departure trend persists for Michigan football, and one fact is crystal clear: the fate of this program now rests entirely on Sherrone Moore’s shoulders. The Wolverines will inevitably either thrive or falter based on the personnel choices that Coach Moore makes in the upcoming weeks.
Jim Harbaugh did not make it easy for Moore by taking away nearly all of the top assistants who could have stayed to contribute to the continuation of the recent successes the program has seen in the past three years. The list of departures is extensive and potentially disheartening, including head coach Jim Harbaugh, defensive coordinator Jesse Minter, strength coach Ben Herbert, special teams coach Jay Harbaugh, and defensive line coach Mike Elston.
The exodus continues for Michigan football, and one thing is perfectly clear: the program’s future now lies solely in the hands of Sherrone Moore. The Wolverines’ success or failure will hinge on the personnel decisions made by Coach Moore in the coming weeks.
Jim Harbaugh’s actions have not made it easy for Moore, as he has taken away almost all of the top assistants who could have stayed on to maintain the recent successes of the past three years. The list of departures is extensive and potentially disheartening, including head coach Jim Harbaugh, defensive coordinator Jesse Minter, strength coach Ben Herbert, special teams coach Jay Harbaugh, and defensive line coach Mike Elston.
Despite the challenging circumstances, Coach Moore faces an arduous task ahead. This would have been true even if Jim Harbaugh had been the sole departure from the staff. The loss of practically the entire defensive staff is undeniably devastating, with no way to sugarcoat it. However, if there’s one lesson we can draw from the Jim Harbaugh era at Michigan, it’s that building winning traditions requires time and patience.
For Coach Moore, the key takeaway is that he shouldn’t shy away from resilience and adaptation in the face of adversity, as Jim demonstrated following the tumultuous 2020 Covid year.
Coach Moore’s approach thus far has been evident: prioritize internal promotions wherever feasible. This includes promoting Kirk Campbell to offensive coordinator and Grant Newsome to offensive line coach. As for the defense, there’s still work to be done. However, given the limited options and uncertainties surrounding the future of Steve Clinkscale, who also appears poised to depart, elevating an existing coach from the team presents significant challenges.
If Sherrone Moore finds success in 2024, there will be no doubt that it wasn’t merely a fluke attributed to the system implemented by the previous coach, as has been the case with previous Michigan hires. This certainty arises from the fact that the previous system has been dismantled and relocated to Los Angeles.
If Michigan football performs well in 2024, it will be attributed to Sherrone Moore’s ability to incorporate the lessons imparted by Coach Harbaugh and establish his own system and program from scratch. This new framework not only mirrors the Wolverine ethos and dedication to success but also expands upon it.
Sherrone Moore, the spotlight is on you now.
