In 25-30 years, Which 2023 Player Would You Want as Head Coach?
It was almost 30 years between Harbaugh's graduation and his return to Michigan. Which player from the 2023-2024 season would you enjoy seeing coach the team?
This is of course assuming that a 67-year-old Sherrone Moore isn't coaching for his record 10th National Championship as a head coach.
January 12th, 2024 at 8:42 PM ^
The first name that popped into my head is Karsen Barnhart. The way he seemlessly shifted over from right tackle to right guard is still amazing to me. Imagine repping one position, left tackle, and then moving over to start at right tackle. Then, in the middle of the biggest game of the season (up to that point,) he moves inside.
He has 31 starts; nine at left tackle, two at left guard, three at right guard, and 17 at right tackle. Nobody knows our run game better than him.
January 12th, 2024 at 8:42 PM ^
Whoever is most suited to rep the university and replicate the culture of this wonderful year.
I do have the feeling JJ, Blake, Mikey, or one of our O-lineman will be back one day to coach. Cerebral leaders usually make good coaches.
January 12th, 2024 at 8:50 PM ^
Trick question because there are several that I would love but for this exercise:
JJ McCarthy because he reminds me of a certain former QB turned coach who just won a National Title. If you don't think HC McCarthy wouldn't have them singing For He's a Jolly Good Fellow, you're crazy.
January 12th, 2024 at 9:11 PM ^
Mike Sainristal.
January 12th, 2024 at 9:13 PM ^
Barrett is the only answer
January 12th, 2024 at 9:14 PM ^
There's a young guy whose just been a low-lever staffer, with a couple years before that as an unpaid intern. But he already has a 600+ page manifesto on coaching Michigan football. Who could be better prepared?
What? WHAT?
January 12th, 2024 at 9:37 PM ^
The Mutant Kris Jenkins.
January 12th, 2024 at 11:16 PM ^
A 95-year old Jim Harbaugh
January 13th, 2024 at 12:13 AM ^
Mikey or JJ of course.
January 13th, 2024 at 12:33 AM ^
Mike Barrett is already the head coach.
January 13th, 2024 at 12:59 AM ^
We all know the answer: Blake Corum, Mike Sainristill or Michael Barrett. End of list.
January 13th, 2024 at 1:45 AM ^
I bet JJ would be a very fine football coach if he had the interest in it. Smart, articulate and he's learned from the best. Very much like his mentor.
January 13th, 2024 at 1:58 AM ^
Rod Moore or Mason Graham
January 13th, 2024 at 9:49 AM ^
Communications major Kris Jenkins
January 13th, 2024 at 12:45 PM ^
Probably one of the top reasons to love this team is there are so many great future coaches on the roster. It wouldn't surprise me if the best of them is some unheralded walk-on.
But the correct answer is Mike Sainristil.
January 13th, 2024 at 1:36 PM ^
Jack Tuttle.
January 13th, 2024 at 2:45 PM ^
JJ or Sainristil