Will this be a good year for the Wolverines? Well, the Michigan HC Sherrrone Moore is now part of the hustle and bustle to make his second year in Ann Arbor a major hit. He knows the ceiling is pretty high. Thanks to the former HC Jim Harbaugh. But there’s no harm in trying. And what’s the best way to bring back the smiles on fans’ faces in the offseason?
Has to be catching some big fish in the recruiting race. And this man, Moore turns out to be a pro in this part of the game. Forget hiring players with only the football tag. The Michigan HC might have thought why not experiment with adding some flavors to the roster? That’s when he landed a target related to another sport.
Sherrone Moore turning heads in the recruiting race with his experimentation
As if not making it to the playoffs was not enough? The ending of the 2024 season had been extra tough for the defending champions. Back in December, just when the transfer portal opened its gates, they lost 21 players. The mass exodus continued in the first week of January as three more Wolverines players jumped into the portal. However, Moore tried his level best to fill in the gaps. In January itself, 10 players had transferred in. But when it comes to building its roster, the HC wants it to be perfect. Even in February, his expedition continues. However, Moore’s latest addition is turning heads.
On February 7, the Wolverines landed their third kicker of the season, Texas State transfer Beckham Sunderland. The desperation has been real for Moore’s squad. After all, the Wolverines lost their punter Tommy Doman to the Florida Gators. On the Michigan Sports Talk podcast, as the host stated, “Michigan does have Dominic Zvada one of the best field goal kickers in all of college football if not the best and he is returning next season which is huge for Michigan. But Sunderland will most likely be the kickoff man for Michigan.” But what makes Sunderland so famous?
He’s the nephew of former Michigan kicker and top trainer Brandon Kornblue. Is that the only reason making Sunderland a hot target? Definitely, not! He was previously a goalkeeper for FC Cincinnati. Moore’s latest addition has been part of the American professional soccer club based in Ohio that competes in the MLS. In between 2020-21, Sunderland saw action in 14 career matches with 12 starts in the MLS Next Pro. Back at Texas State too he had earned his spot. He registered 8 kickoffs for 530 yards with 6 touchbacks. Now who is the other specialist in Moore’s squad?
That’s none other than former UCLA long-snapper Trent Middleton. He was graded as a five-star prospect by Kohl’s Kicking and was ranked as the No. 7 long snapper nationally. Not just the players’ roster, Moore is spreading his magic in the coaching roster too.
Sherrone Moore’s mission to secure a higher spot
Looks like the year 2025 will usher in some good juju for the Wolverines HC. At least, the beginning of the year has started on a good note. On February 3, On3 analyst Ari Wasserman released his “Top 25 CFB Coaches.” Well, even though, Moore could not make it to the top 10, he found himself a spot among the top 20. The analyst ranked Moore at No.19. However, he is on his way to boosting his rank this time.
While his efforts to bolster the player roster continue, he did not neglect his coach’s setup. As per the reports, the Michigan HC has successfully secured the services of former wide receivers coach Erik “Soup” Campbell. Now Campell is a familiar face in Ann Arbor. He previously served as Michigan’s wide receiver coach from 1995 to 2007. The program owes him a lot when it comes to developing a long list of talented and record-breaking pass catchers.
This includes David Terrell and Braylon Edwards. Even though Erik Campbell had taken his talents to Bowling Green where he served as the pass game coordinator and wide receivers coach, it’s time for him to come back to Ann Arbor. With this return, Sherrone Moore is going to benefit the most. The coach will not only benefit the development of the team’s wide receivers but will also strengthen their recruiting efforts. Looks like the better days are ahead for the Wolverines.
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