His retirement creates a hole on the Wolverines’ coaching staff ahead of spring practices, which start next Monday, March 18, in Ann Arbor. Michigan announced the hiring of multiple defensive coaches on Friday, including coordinator Don “Wink” Martindale, defensive line coach Greg Scruggs, linebacker Brian Jean-Mary, and defensive Michigan Wolverines Motivational Speech on International Women’s Day: Honoring HiAdd New Post
The school’s release did not say whether Moore’s staff was complete. Hart is still listed as part of the coaching staff.During his three seasons as an assistant at Michigan, Hart coached two All-American running backs, Hassan Haskins and Blake Corum, while also orchestrating the Wolverines’ relentless rushing assault. Most recently, in 2023, Corum carried for 1,245 yards and 27 touchdowns, breaking the school’s single-season and program record for running
“I am excited about the quality of the coaches that we have assembled on the defensive side of the football,” Michigan coach Sherrone Moore said in a press release. “Men of great character who love the game of football and are tremendous teachers. They will put our defensive players in a great position to succeed on and off the field. I am excited to work with this outstanding group of assistant coaches as we pursue championships for the University of Michigan.”
After weeks of background checks and on-boarding, the Michigan football team formally announced its defensive coaching staff Friday afternoon. The additions include defensive coordinator Don “Wink” Martindale, defensive line coach Greg Scruggs, linebacker coach Brian Jean-Mary and defensive backs coach LaMar Morgan.
Martindale, Scruggs and Jean-Mary were added to the Michigan’s system earlier this week as new hires, and were able to get started on recruiting, and the quartet will try to completely take over a defense fresh off a national title win, but with many defensive stars slated to return. I am excited about the quality of the coaches that we have assembled on the defensive side of the football,” Michigan coach Sherrone Moore said in a press release. “Men of great character who love the game of football and are tremendous teachers. They will put our defensive players in a great position to succeed on and off the field. I am excited to work with this outstanding group of assistant coaches as we pursue championships for the University of Michigan.”
