CC: Jim Mora, Jr - Everything Michigan Needs

Why aren't we discussing Jim Mora, Jr. here? It seems like he would be the perfect fit for Michigan.

He's only 53 years old, runs a clean program, and is currently paid less than $2 million at UCLA. He's twice the coach of Hoke, at half the price. And his offensive scheme could fit our current personnel. No need for another disruptive offensive transition.

Why do I think he'd be great? First of all, he's had success at all levels of the game - from the NFL to college. He coached under Mariucci & Holmgren, comes from a strong football pedigree (PLAYOFFS?!) and made the NFC Championship Game with the Falcons.

Next, he clearly understands the importance of winning games and beating rivals. In 2011, UCLA was 6-8. In Mora's first year, they went 9-5 and beat USC. He won 10 games the next year, and has won 9 games this year - and as a former DB, he understands how to play defense against the heavy offensive hitters of the Pac-12.

On the recruiting trail, he catapulted a mediocre UCLA class into the Top 15 almost immediately and consistently brings in talent. He's proven he can also develop that talent, as he's sent guys to the NFL.

So why not Mora? He's young, enthusiastic, ethical, talented, understands the academic needs of a public university, recruits well, and has won at all levels of the game.