“Assessing Jim Harbaugh’s Legacy at Michigan and Sherrone Moore’s Early Challenges: Wolverines Mailbag”
Jim Harbaugh’s departure from Michigan football has prompted questions about the program’s future in a Wolverines mailbag. The inquiry delves into whether Harbaugh left the football program in a better state than when he took over in 2015. Despite acknowledging the challenges, the response emphasizes that, aside from the trophy case, Harbaugh did leave the program in an improved condition, attributing this progress to the winning culture he instilled.
The discussion also touches on the coaching staff transition under new coach Sherrone Moore, who is in the process of rebuilding the staff after several coaches followed Harbaugh to the Los Angeles Chargers. The mailbag explores the impact of experienced defensive coordinator Wink Martindale’s recruiting hiatus and Moore’s strategy in assembling a coaching staff focused on recruiting.
Another reader inquires about the potential return of Mike Hart as the running backs coach, contemplating whether he should be given the co-offensive coordinator title. The response emphasizes Hart’s contributions and suggests that he has earned the right to make decisions about his future.
Additionally, the mailbag addresses Michigan’s needs during the spring portal period, highlighting quarterback and wide receiver as top priorities. The discussion explores potential replacements for departing offensive linemen and considers the impact of Michigan’s men’s basketball struggles on streaming deals.
The mailbag concludes by predicting the success criteria for Coach Moore’s first season, suggesting that achieving 9-3 would be a reasonable baseline, with 10 wins as a clear success and eight wins as somewhat disappointing. The overall assessment acknowledges the challenges posed by Michigan’s tough schedule and emphasizes the significance of specific game outcomes in evaluating the season’s success.
