Article (paywalled) about Sherrone Moore in The Athletic

Moore should be excellent and is a perfect fit at UM given his understanding of the trenches, leaning on the O-line for 4 quarters, run heavy offensive philosophy but a willingness to take chances, not overthinking or trying to fix what's clearly working, and most importantly - ability to build authentic, genuine relationships.

Learning under a football maniac and savant like Jim is priceless, of course, but as many around the program have cited, the "culture" the last few years was as much about Moore and Herbert -sigh :(  - as anyone else on the staff.  

The real question, and most important question, however isn't Moore's ability to be a top tier HC, imo.  It's where UM goes in this new era of CFB with NIL, transfers, and the 12 team playoff. Will this AD and university back him and the program with the necessary resources and approach to remain elite? There are no rules, salary caps or contracts with the players.  Can you maintain a culture of team when the entire sport is shifting to mercenary and you need to re-recruit your entire roster every year?  

I'm not suggesting going full OSU, Texas A&M shopping for players, but we at least need to be in the ballpark with compensation - then sell everything else the program has to offer. If we can bring in top 5-10 talent going forward, Moore should be just fine. 

I think the "even lose a little" in your quote is really important. The 2023 National Championship was the culmination of a 4-5 year build. It's not realistic to think UM, or anyone, can win every year. This coming year has a tough schedule and a major roster reset, especially on offense. 10-2 where Michigan wins 2/3 of USC, Oregon, and Texas and loses to OSU on the road would be a very very good outcome in my opinion. 7-5 or 6-6 or something would be a disappointment, but a 9-3 or 8-4 type season could happen and would not be a sign that the sky is falling. 

Hopefully that means he crushes it and stays for the long haul! 
 

Can’t see him jumping to the pros anytime soon and only maybe Oklahoma can poach him in college, but he seems thoroughly entrenched in all things Michigan. 

A lot of climbers out in San Diego.

As long as we keep our defense intact, we'll be a potentially great team again.

We have talent on offense we just need someone to take the bull by the horn at QB. 

We have some interesting guys, let's see what happens. 

Not having a QB that can complete 3rd and long passes at 75% clip is going to be rude awaking for a lot of people.  I still think we might get a spring transfer.

It's about culture, culture, culture! Questions on a new starting QB is legit. With Donovan and Mullings returning, we are set there. WR & TE positions are looking good. A new OL is a wild card and it will take until the latter half of the season to gel.

Yes, the defense will keep this team in the tougher games. This new defensive coaching staff will also need to gel.

he covers michigan for the athletic, his stuff has been posted here before. 

This is, of course, always the question when elevating an assistant. The on-field manifestations will be less wins and losses next year (given schedule and turnover on the offense) and more do they still cover the little things at such a high level? The hustle and tackling on defense, the low number of penalties etc ... . The hope is that Harbaugh's effusive praise for Moore over the years was steeped in recognition of a kindred spirit for the details of the program.  

Respectfully - what differences are you anticipating?

I have much respect for Sherrone. I think he’ll add his personality and “tweaks” to the program.  But, honestly, I have no idea what those differences may be.

Your thoughts on the differences?

"Fellas, we’re going to run the ball right up their ass."

Different language, same program

User name checks out.

Honestly, those first three concerns, that's like saying, "I know she's hot and into me, but I don't want to date her because she might leave me for another guy." Like... ok, whatever makes you happy, I guess.

Will Sherrone be lured away to another college in a year or two, say, his alma mater Oklahoma
 

What? That is what you’re worried about—that Moore is going to leave for Oklahoma in a couple years? He busts his butt and becomes coach of the defending national champions, the winningest program in history, and Oklahoma currently has a top-notch coach with deep ties who they long coveted & is years away from retirement…how on earth would Moore to Oklahoma happen?

I think if he really wanted to go back to Oklahoma, he'd have done it already as an assistant.

The NFL could potentially be out there, but that's going to be true for just about any successful coach.

it certainly was big of him to say, but I don’t know if I would really consider him as being passed up for it. He seemed very much to be on the NFL path, and the best way to be an NFL head coach, is to star as a coordinator. Being the defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers seem to be the position he was looking for, not being head coach of any college program. 

Every indication was that Minter was following the Mike Mac path, which was back to the NFL, even if Harbaugh had stayed.  From what we can tell, there is no reason to think that Minter has anything but a ton of admiration for Sherrone both as a peer and a person.

Great point.  And, it makes me recall a story from Bo’s first year.  He went up to Dierdorf - and told him.  “Dan, you’re one of the best players on the team.  We need the team to be successful.  I’m going to be very tough on you - and want you to know it.  This will be an example to the team - which will help set expectations.  If I’m this tough on you - one of the best on the squad - it will set an expectation of the effort other players need to put in.”

The hire could not have been better with Wink, maybe thats why Brian doesn't see it.