The Michigan Wolverines are in a weird position after winning the national championship last season as they had a lot of changes to their football program. However, it was reported today that coach Sherrone Moore has been coaching the program without an official contract signed.
This is not something that is new for the Michigan Wolverines though as in 2021 when the program was negotiating with former coach Jim Harbaugh, he signed a memorandum of understanding that took nine months before getting a contract signed. Michigan Wolverines athletic director Warde Manuel discussed how they are working on a deal with Sherrone Moore, but things are not locked in as of yet.
“They are being worked on as we speak. I’ve signed a couple of the assistant coaches (to contracts). We had not only a transition in football (but) we had a transition in basketball, we’re dealing with NCAA maters, we’re dealing with the situation with our apparel provider and bringing on Legends as shortly as Saturday. These things take time, the contracts.” h/t On3
This is something that will now be in the forefront of people’s minds as it gets longer before Sherrone Moore is inked to an official deal.
What should people expect out of the Michigan Wolverines and Sherrone Moore this season?
The Michigan Wolverines are 1-0 but they seemingly have some massive questions that need to be answered. One thing is the quarterback position as they no longer have JJ McCarthy, as he is in the NFL with the Minnesota Vikings. As it was expected that Alex Orji would be named the starter, former walk-on Davis Warren got the start in Week 1 over the Fresno State Bulldogs.
The Wolverines enter Week 2 as the 10th-ranked program in college football but they are going to continue falling. It will be extremely difficult if they are going to make the College Football Playoff and defend their championship as they do not have the talent on the roster to do so.
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