Michigan football's first year under head coach Sherrone Moore has been disappointing, and Warde Manuel should be open to other options if Wolverines' struggles continue in 2024
Following a disappointing 4-3 start to this season, Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore has been the cause of some disgruntlement among the program's fanbase over the stark difference in what the program has been in recent years and the product seen on the field now.
It's an uncomfortable thought, and one that is entirely unfair to Moore — given the little time he would have had to build the program according to his vision — but it's one Manuel needs to at least explore and be open to. Even if he doesn't intend to make a move, an athletic director should always have an eye on the coaching market and have a contingency plan for the unexpected.
Meanwhile, Michigan State is off to a surprisingly strong first season under new head coach Jonathan Smith, who has a track record of taking overlooked high school prospects, developing them, and building a hard-nosed team capable of beating anyone on any given Saturday. This year's MSU team isn't ready to do that yet, as proven in blowout losses to Oregon and Ohio State, but there's been clear improvement from what the Spartans had been the previous two years under Mel Tucker.
An argument can be made that the staff Moore has hired at Michigan needs time to gel and build chemistry. That's reasonable, but the early returns have left much to be desired. All of these questions and concerns are valid. The staff in place was hired by Moore. The steep dropoff in Michigan's quality of play has occurred under Moore's watch. Should a head coach get more than one year to prove himself? Absolutely, no question. Should Michigan move on after one season if a better option emerges or is available? You bet. This is major college football, and Michigan is one of the blue bloods of the sport.
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