Michigan is heading into a new season in 2024. They were able to capture a National Championship last year in 2023. Now, Sherrone Moore is the Wolverines new head coach after Jim Harbaugh departed for the NFL to the Los Angeles Chargers. While coaches have been moving on or leaving the Michigan football program, some are being hired to join the staff in Ann Arbor.
On Friday morning, it was reported that Michigan is hiring Wink Martindale as the Wolverines new defensive coordinator.
Michigan Hires Wink Martindale As New Defensive Coordinator
In recent days, the news came out about Jesse Minter leaving Michigan to join Harbaugh at the Los Angeles Chargers. Yes, it is true that Jim Harbaugh has recruited some former staff members to the NFL. This means that Sherrone Moore has had to do some coaching searches of his own. He has promoted Kirk Campbell to offensive coordinator, and quarterbacks coach. On the defensive side, Moore has hired another former NFL man to aid his defense in 2024.
Wink Martindale was the New York Giants defensive coordinator from 2021-2023. He recently left the staff due to being “unhappy” with their head coach. Before his time with the Giants, Martindale was the Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator. He held that position for four out of his 10 seasons on their coaching staff. Martindale is returning to the college sidelines after being away for 20 years.
Michigan Defense Under Jesse Minter
The Michigan defense was very successful under Jesse Minter. Last season in 2023, the Wolverines were the number one ranked defense in all of college football. They only gave up 10.4 points per game, allowing only three teams to score 20 points against them. These teams include Maryland, Ohio State, and Alabama. Michigan defeated the Crimson Tide in the Rose Bowl before winning the National Championship Game against Washington.
Defense led the way throughout the 2023 season. That is what helped them stay undefeated at a perfect 15-0. This was a Michigan program record for the first time in history. Hiring another professional guy to the staff is the goal to keep the defensive side of the ball strong. Luckily, the scheme is not much different than what it already was previously at Michigan. Hopefully, for Wolverines fans, things do not change drastically since some key players have left for the NFL.
Sherrone Moore With The Wolverines
The Wolverines new head coach has some holes to fill after Jim Harbaugh has left. Moore has experience in coaching the team as the top guy. Most recently in 2023, he filled in for Harbaugh for six games. Out of those contest, the biggest wins were against Penn State on the road and Ohio State. Many players and coaches have faith that Sherrone Moore is the right man for the job.
Michigan looks to continue their pursuit for Big Ten and National Championships. The 2024 season is a little less than seven months away. Many more things still have to be done before that time. With Harbaugh off to the NFL, and new guys joining the Michigan coaching staff, Sherrone Moore now has the opportunity to do things his way.
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