On Tuesday, Michigan football head coach Sherrone Moore said it would be a day or two before he made a decision on who the Wolverines’ new offensive coordinator would be. However, about 30 minutes later, news broke that former Auburn and North Carolina offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Chip Lindsey had been offered the job and had accepted.
But it took some time for Michigan football to announce the move. However, now it is officially official.
Via an official press release, here is what the program, Moore, and Lindsey had to say about the hire. You can read the entire thing below.
Full release
University of Michigan J. Ira and Nicki Harris Family Head Football Coach Sherrone Moore announced Friday (Dec. 13) the hiring of Chip Lindsey as the program’s Sanford Robertson Offensive Coordinator and Robert McCollum Family Quarterbacks Coach.
Lindsey brings 27 years of collegiate coaching experience to Ann Arbor including stints as a head coach, offensive coordinator and quarterback coach. He has led offenses that averaged at least 30 points per game in nine of his 12 seasons as a full-time coach at the collegiate level.
“Coach Lindsey is an innovative offensive mind who likes to run and pass the ball with great efficiency and balance,” said Moore. “After spending a considerable amount of time together, I knew that Chip was the right fit to coordinate our offense. We share the same philosophy regarding structure, scheme and player development, and I know his leadership of the offense will place our players in the best position to succeed. We are excited to have Chip, Cecily and their children join our University of Michigan and Michigan Football family.”
“I am excited to join Coach Moore’s staff at the University of Michigan,” said Lindsey. “We share the same vision for offensive football and Coach Moore has assembled an outstanding staff that is aligned in its objectives to help our players succeed. I look forward to leading and serving…
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