Jesse Minter Interview on BTN
Just watched Minter talk to the Big Ten Network media for their B1G Live at the Rose Bowl. Listening to Minter, he is so well spoken, so smart, and passionate. We see it on the sidelines with his energy and on the field with the complexity of the scheme of the Wolverine defense. I truly think he’s a better coordinator than MacDonald and Moore, and am glad Cincy didn’t scoop him up as HC last offseason (he’s from the area and his dad was a UC coaching legend). https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=p5hFJcDOHig
I also attached another interview I heard him give about this game against Bama. We are fortunate to have many staff members, maybe none more than Minter. Let’s go!
December 30th, 2023 at 9:05 PM ^
“. I truly think he’s a better coordinator than MacDonald and Moore,”
Seems like a strange statement to make.
December 30th, 2023 at 9:21 PM ^
Yeah, kind of an apples-to-oranges comparison with respect to Moore.
Also, judging by how the Ravens' defense is doing, we probably would have been just as successful if Macdonald had stayed.
Having said that, Minter is awesome. Love the guy and I'm glad he's here.
December 30th, 2023 at 11:23 PM ^
Minter has been significantly better on leverage downs and has done more with less edge talent.
December 30th, 2023 at 11:36 PM ^
True, but Macdonald overhauled the defense and threw Brown's MOAR MAN CUVERIJE ON ALL OF THE DOWNZ scheme in the trash whereas Minter picked up where Macdonald had left off.
At the end of the day, we're comparing a Ferrari with a Lamborghini, so whatever. But Macdonald is also a great defensive coordinator who had proven himself in college and in the pros.
December 31st, 2023 at 4:25 AM ^
Macdonald HATES recruiting, so even though he is at least as good as Minter on the field, Jesse is by far the more valuable College coach.
December 30th, 2023 at 9:26 PM ^
Hard to say with how long he has been here and the talent inherited. If we beat Bama, he has my vote
December 30th, 2023 at 9:54 PM ^
Glad to have them and I hope they both stay.
December 30th, 2023 at 11:21 PM ^
Bit of. . . curious politicking.
December 31st, 2023 at 10:59 AM ^
So well spoken, so smart…
🤔
December 30th, 2023 at 9:27 PM ^
Honestly, Minter is the guy they show on the sidelines and makes me feel calm. I love his energy and have a trust in him to make the adjustments necessary to give us a chance. IDK, I loved Don Brown but Minter and MacDonald have been breaths of fresh air as our DCs.
December 31st, 2023 at 10:43 AM ^
That’s a really good insight. If I’m stressed and they cut to Minter, I see the processor function being expressed on his face and I’m like “we’re good.”
December 30th, 2023 at 9:36 PM ^
And Moore??? Oh Well. Everyone has an opinion.
December 30th, 2023 at 9:46 PM ^
"When you compare one player to another, someone usually gets diminished". Jim Harbaugh
Applies to asst coaches, too. Harbaugh would find a way to say something similar more deftly. I'm in the Sherrone Fan Club.
December 30th, 2023 at 10:45 PM ^
Not really that bold of a statement. Our defense is significantly better than our offense.
December 31st, 2023 at 10:39 AM ^
Complementary football. Those long boring 30 in a row run it right at you periods are gold for a defense.
December 31st, 2023 at 10:42 AM ^
It's not an obscene opinion. Minter has done much better scheming all year (listen to MHJ comments, S&P rating) vs Moore and his season long aversion to play action, misuse of DE, the TCU game plan last year (Brian and Seth gripes).
We are lucky to have a great OC and DC, doesnt mean many don't agree with OP.
December 31st, 2023 at 11:25 AM ^
Well, apparently everyone has an opinion. But if it's different than someone else's, you get downvoted lol. Never understand why reasonable difference of opinion get a downvote. Maybe I've been using it wrong, thought it was a neg or downvote, not a I disagree. Like saved for harsh takes and trolls. At least that is/was my conclusion after 10 years on this board.
December 31st, 2023 at 12:39 PM ^
I learned from my first post how negative votes and comments work on this board. I had the temerity to criticize Rich Rodriguez.
December 30th, 2023 at 9:48 PM ^
Minter is a stud and we are lucky to have him. Go Blue!
December 30th, 2023 at 10:11 PM ^
In fairness, MacDonald brought the amoeba defense here and laid the groundwork. Players knew nothing about it and there's a huge learning curve. I've been a big Minter slappy but to see MacDonald have a top 3 NFL defense already and I wonder what the D would have looked like here in year 3 with him, if even better.
December 31st, 2023 at 10:45 AM ^
Well it's not as if Macdonald didn't walk into a situation where that D was already established and well known in Baltimore. Both are awesome and we have been very fortunate to have had them both!
December 30th, 2023 at 10:18 PM ^
Both great DCs. Big difference is one wanted to be a college coach and one didn't.
Recruiting is still a huge part of the job and avoiding it (like Macdonald reportedly did) is not really an option.
December 30th, 2023 at 10:23 PM ^
I got to "Jesse Minter interview..." And my heart skipped a beat.
December 30th, 2023 at 11:23 PM ^
Same - I was about to say "Of course it happens now."
Whew!
December 30th, 2023 at 10:56 PM ^
It is getting lame at all the buzz and hype the news media ia giving Alabama because of Jalen Milroe. The news media has been talking about him like he has been elite all year and he is the next coming of a legend quarterback. He struggled in 1/4 of the games this year, and only really played at elite status in a couple games.
Michigan's defense has been elite every game this year, and I really hope Minter's going to have his defense ready with fire in their eyes coming after Milroe because of the disrespect the news media is showing them.
December 31st, 2023 at 2:38 AM ^
Yes, he does possess another element that no other of the 3 other QBs in the CFP have (although JJ at least can compete on the running level), but Milroe objectively is the clear cut #4 of the 4 QBs in the CFP. And the gap between him and #3 is further than the gap between #3 and #1
December 31st, 2023 at 9:43 AM ^
Given the variability of what happens on the field of play all "objectively" is quite questionable. Statistics are excellent at informing one of what happened but gives no indication of any of the hows or whys in this regard. If Milroe can slice and dice the amoeba Michigan defense I will give him all the credit in the world. But, right now, I believe he is pretty much a single read QB-as a passer...and I like Moore sitting back there in the catbird seat. We will see.
I think both DLs are going to give their OL counterparts fits. And I have no idea which side this is going to favor.
December 30th, 2023 at 11:36 PM ^
Lots of people to see walking around
December 31st, 2023 at 2:51 AM ^
Eh both coordinators are good - though I think Minter is the better of the two based on the defense being better than the offense, and probably holding some bit of maybe an unrealistic expectation that Moore would have done better on offense during his 3 games as coach (despite juggling a ton of duties).
That said, I suspect one of them will be coach next year, with the other one going with Harbaugh to the NFL.
December 31st, 2023 at 10:06 AM ^
Macdonald = very good. Minter = very good. Moore = very good.
What two things do they have in common? Each of their last names begin with "M" - and, they were / are very effective as coordinators for Michigan.
One of my big hopes for Monday in Pasadena is - the looks Michigan offers on defense will confuse an opposing QB and there's a mistake or two as a result.
Monday's game - like most at this level - will come down to quality of execution. Play clean - limit turnovers - take advantage of what's available - and have fun along the way. Play loose and to your potential.
Go Blue!
December 31st, 2023 at 4:30 PM ^
What's getting lost in all of the (deserved) Minter hosannas is the work of the position coaches responsible for training the stuff Minter designed for Ohio Soft.
Steve Clinkscale and Jay Harbaugh deserve a lot of credit too.