The Jim Harbaugh coaching era has officially come and gone and it was a rousing success.
The former Wolverine quarterback finished his tenure with three consecutive wins over Ohio State, three consecutive Big Ten wins, and a national championship. What a glorious way to exit stage left.
Harbaugh built his career on two things: running the ball and playing tough defense. Well, the defensive lineup has been set and it is now time for offense, which is predictably carried by the offensive line and running backs.
Of course, last year’s national title squad is well represented, but which picks do you like? Which picks don’t you like?
QB – J.J. McCarthy
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This is a no-brainer, right? McCarthy is the only QB available who came remotely close to sniffing the first round of the draft. He’s got the athleticism to hurt teams on the ground while also having enough arm talent to get the ball anywhere on the field.
J.J. might not statistically be the best quarterback in Michigan history, but he is certainly the most talented. Had Michigan been running a more pass-heavy offensive scheme McCarthy could have been in the Heisman race… that’s the kind of talent we are talking about.
RB – Blake Corum
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Corum is a straight-up Michigan legend. His 2023 campaign featured 27 touchdowns, which set not only the single-season record but also the all-time school record. He propelled Michigan to their national title and was the ultimate tone-setter in pretty much every game he played. Though he suffered an injury at the end of 2022, he rebounded well and was the best short-yardage back in football the following season.
To put it simply, there is no legendary three-year run without Blake Corum. He was the MVP of the last three seasons.
RB – Hassan Haskins (but also Zach Charbonnet)
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Haskins rushed for over 1,300 yards…
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