Sherrone Moore’s first press conference as the football coach of Michigan was centered around the word “smash.” Moore took over for Jim Harbaugh, who had led the team for nine seasons.
The Wolverines’ running game, which has dominated college football for the last three seasons, is described with that term. This season, it has been evident in the most important games against Penn State, Ohio State, Alabama, and Wisconsin. It was crucial in breaking through against Ohio State.
An important addition to the Michigan football team
Moore was never going to be able to continue as the offensive line coach. He doesn’t seem to be calling plays either, and given how central to this Michigan football team’s identity focuses on the offensive line and running the ball; Moore made a crucial hire when he persuaded tight ends coach Grant Newsome to assume the offensive line position.
After suffering an injury, Newsome’s playing career as a starting tackle for Michigan football came to an end. After working his way up the ranks, he has been Michigan football’s tight end coach for the past few seasons. Moore was replaced by him after the 2020 season when he was promoted to offensive line coach.
Jim Harbaugh has lavished Newsome with praise, and many felt that if the Vikings had hired Jim in 2021, he would lead him to the NFL. They didn’t, and this time, Newsome is staying in Ann Arbor, which is significant for Sherrone Moore—particularly in light of the news that strength coach Ben Herbert is joining Harbaugh at the Chargers after leaving Michigan football.