What's Happening?
Michigan's football program, under the new leadership of head coach Kyle Whittingham, has retained Kerry Coombs as the special teams coordinator. Coombs, who joined Michigan after a stint at Cincinnati, was seen with the staff at a Michigan basketball game, signaling his continued role. Previously, Coombs was brought in by former head coach Sherrone Moore to replace JB Brown following a disappointing season. Coombs made an immediate impact, notably improving the special teams' performance during the Citrus Bowl against Texas. His background includes being named the 2017 Rivals.com National Recruiter of the Year and serving as a special teams coordinator and cornerbacks coach at Cincinnati, where he helped the team achieve a strong pass defense
ranking in the Big 12.
Why It's Important?
The retention of Kerry Coombs is significant for Michigan as it seeks to maintain and enhance its recruiting and on-field performance. Coombs' reputation as a top-tier recruiter, particularly in the Midwest, is expected to bolster Michigan's efforts in attracting high-caliber talent. His experience and success in improving special teams play are crucial for Michigan, which struggled in that area last season. By keeping Coombs, Michigan aims to stabilize its coaching staff and build on the improvements seen in the Citrus Bowl, potentially leading to better overall team performance in the upcoming seasons.
What's Next?
With Coombs' retention, Michigan will likely focus on finalizing its coaching staff, particularly in the linebacker and secondary coaching positions. The program will also continue to leverage Coombs' recruiting prowess to strengthen its roster. As the team prepares for the next season, the emphasis will be on integrating new recruits and refining strategies to improve their competitive standing in the Big Ten. The upcoming months will be critical for Whittingham and his staff as they implement their vision for the program.
