Is the Sherrone Moore vs Jesse Minter debate a false choice?
Assuming JH leaves, it seems likely he'd take Minter with him, making Sherrone the obvious successor (especially with DeBoer and Fisch off the table). However, I've seen many argue that Minter would be the better choice for HC due to the strength of the defense the last few years (not wrong!). Although, the offensive line play has been every bit as important.
Were Sherrone to be JH's handpicked successor -- and it seems pretty clear that he is -- wouldn't the Ravens/Michigan/Chargers (or Eagles?) partnership keep the Michigan NFL DC internship open anyway? I can't imagine the Harbaugh's (and Minter) wouldn't take care of Sherrone on this front if he was Jim's handpicked successor. And if that's the case, wouldn't Sherrone's game day HC wins over PSU and OSU, his relationship with the current players on the roster, and his ability to connect with high school and portal players make him every bit as strong (if not stronger) of a candidate than Minter?
For reference sake, Andy Staples has mentioned this very contingency here.
January 17th, 2024 at 11:52 AM ^
He is only a lifer if he wins. Hoke would walk to AA from SD, would never have left. Except he didn't win. A bad hire can move the program back to pre harbaugh within 4-5 years, instead of building on momentum.
Being a lifer isn't high in my list. Give me another 3 years like this run and I'm fine.
January 17th, 2024 at 7:34 AM ^
What incentive does John Harbaugh have to continue helping the Michigan program after his brother no longer works here? I’m sure he has some positive feelings towards the program from his childhood, but those are definitely not the reason he has been helping us out.
January 17th, 2024 at 8:06 AM ^
Before the season started, most assumed Michigan's offense would be better than it's defense. As we now know, the opposite happened this season.
I attribute Michigan's amazing defense this season to lots of factors, but the main factor is Minter. He's the best coordinator at UM.
When elevating a coordinator to the HC spot, I prefer elevating a DC instead of an OC. I'd prefer to see Minter as UM's next HC rather than Sharrone.
Let me put it another way: after Harbaugh leaves in the next few days, losing which coordinator would be more damaging to Michigan's 2024 success: losing Minter, or losing Sharrone? Minter > Sharrone.
January 17th, 2024 at 9:32 AM ^
Negged for spelling Sherrone wrong TWICE!
It's like we called you gray!
January 17th, 2024 at 8:16 AM ^
Not sure why everyone is so quick to anoint Moore the HC if Harbaugh leaves. Is he worth an interview - yes there are also others on the staff (Minter) who deserve a shot. We didn't win the Natty this year because of our offense...it was our defense that DOMINATED. There were plenty of times this year where the offense went stagnant for long stretches of time especially the last 3 games of the season (Iowa, Bama & Washington)..we had chances to put those teams away early and never capitalized on our opportunities. Team 144 was such a well oiled machine...did Moore really have that much of an impact? Or his he just getting the credit because he didn't screw it up?
Just saying please, please, please in the event that Jim leaves...let's conduct an actual search instead of jumping the gun.
January 17th, 2024 at 8:21 AM ^
Because it is pretty obvious that is the direction it is heading. Concerns are valid, but I would still be OK with it.
January 17th, 2024 at 9:21 AM ^
Don't underestimate the value of continuity. A HC from outside probably means losing most or all of this staff
January 17th, 2024 at 8:20 AM ^
Since DeBoer is off the table maybe we should finally give Mike DeBord his shot? I kid. I would not count on getting another Raven;s coach.
January 17th, 2024 at 8:37 AM ^
Sherrone stands to make much less than Harbaugh, so if Harbaugh leaves I think we should outbid him for Minter.
January 17th, 2024 at 9:17 AM ^
I'll pass on Staples...no need to click on that
January 17th, 2024 at 10:57 AM ^
No matter what happens, we will need a new DC.
Whether Harbaugh stays, whether Sherrone is the coach, or whether we have a new coach from the outside.
Minter is a hot commodity in the NFL. He is going to go.
Farewell sweet prince, blessed bringer of Championships.
January 17th, 2024 at 11:53 AM ^
If Harbaugh leaves then Sherrone will be Head Coach.
January 17th, 2024 at 11:58 AM ^
Honestly, I think JH thinks Minter is the better coach and plans to take Minter with him. He led a PR campaign for Sherrone dating back to last season saying he’d be an hc and made him the successor so he can take Minter with him with minimal outrage. I think it’s a chess move.
January 17th, 2024 at 6:11 PM ^
Let's say JH leaves and takes BOTH Minter and Moore with him, then what? That's a coaching search I don't want to even think about.
January 17th, 2024 at 7:37 PM ^
Don't worry - Moore has nowhere near the chops needed to be an NFL OC.
January 17th, 2024 at 8:16 PM ^
So then it begs the question, can Moore be OC and HC for a full season?
January 17th, 2024 at 8:45 PM ^
He didn't do an awesome job as just OC, so I'm going to say no.