It’s a dark day for the Michigan team and the fans alike. Ever since Jim Harbaugh, the former HC for the team, left for the Chargers, Michigan has faced setback after setback. The Michigan Wolverines are seeing their squad crumble and it’s not a good look on the new head coach, Sherrone Moore.

The Wolverines were the CFP national champions of last season but it looks like that was the last of their glory days. With more and more staff members announcing their decision to leave for the NFL, Moore is going to have a tough time trying to replicate Harbaugh’s success. Now that Ben Herbert has also decided to join Harbaugh’s Chargers, it is going to have a devastating impact on the team’s recruitment processes as he was a vital member in terms of dealing with new prospects.

Ben Herbert’s decision to join the LA Chargers will have a shattering impact on Michigan’s recruitment process

Recently, it has been announced that Ben Herbert will follow Jim Harbaugh to the Los Angeles Chargers. Despite Sherrone Moore’s confidence in being able to convince Herbert to stay, it looks like Harbaugh’s influence swept over him like a tide. Earlier, the Michigan Wolverines lost Jesse Minter, the defensive coordinator, and now it’s Herbert, much to the fans’ dismay.

The squad has lost a vital organ for sure, but it will have a bigger impact on the team’s recruitment drive as well. It has been reported that Herbert played a crucial role in the process of transfer prospects. Moreover, all the recruits would instantly love Herbert and would further help in convincing them to play for Michigan. With the second staff member leaving for the Chargers, could the Wolverines lose any more people? Additionally, just a few days ago, Moore assured the Michigan fans about Herbert not leaving the team but it seems ill-luck has struck them yet again.

Sherrone Moore’s promises turn out to be hollow after Herbert decided to leave for the Chargers

The newest HC has a lot of responsibilities on his head for sure. While being a coach to the best team in college football, he also has to try and live up to the 9-year glorious legacy that Harbaugh left behind. As such, the challenge only gets tougher if the important staff members keep leaving the team. When the rumors of Herbert’s exit came to light, this was what Moore had to say to pacify the situation.

With their defensive coordinator, Jesse Minter, and now their strength coach, Ben Herbert leaving the team, the fans have raised doubts about Moore’s capabilities. The reigning champions seem to have the most unstable team in the league as of now. Therefore, it will be very interesting to see whether the Wolverines can claw their way out of this ditch as the Harbaugh fever continues to spread.

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Will Moore be able to hold the fort and keep his team members from leaving for the NFL? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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