Thus, when asked about which first-year head coaches they’re concerned about, ESPN’s Heather Dinich and Adam Rittenberg both came up with the same name. (subscription required) Dinich: Michigan’s Sherrone Moore is at the top of the list of coaches who have struggled.

Back in January, when the afterglow of Michigan football’s national championship burned bright, athletic director Warde Manuel revealed the moment he became convinced Sherrone Moore would be a worthy successor to Jim Harbaugh. It was during a turbulent ...