Michigan should think of age as just a number when considering these 3 older coaches

The Michigan coaching search continues and, sadly, it might not go as quickly as fans hoped. The top names have already been mentioned, but Kenny Dillingham appears happy where he is, and Jedd Fisch doesn't seem to be exciting the masses.

So let's take a step back and think about some older coaches. Guys with a little more gray hair, but capable men that can steer the ship in the right direction and put together strong staffs that offer the possibility of a succession plan.

Here are three coaches over 55 that could be exactly what the Wolverines need right now:

1. Kyle Whittingham (66), departing Utah coach

With Whittingham leaving Utah, but not retiring, it opens the door for him to do a couple of years in Ann Arbor, and he could be the right guy at the right time. He has a style of football that fits the program. He builds tough players, both physically and mentally, and you can trust that Whittingham is going to have a well-coached team that is ready to play every week. Even if Whittingham isn't fancy, he'll bring a level of professionalism to the program that is needed right now..

2. Chris Petersen (61), former Washington/Boise State coach

With a career record of 147-39, the Michigan administration would not be doing due diligence if they didn't reach out to see if Petersen is interested in leaving the broadcast desk at CBS. There are no concerns about Petersen as a coach and his style and personality would play quite well at Michigan. He has been out of the game for seven years and whether he'd be interested in coaching in this new day of college football is a big question. But if he is even thinking about it, Michigan is right fit for him.

3, Todd Monken (59), Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator

Hey Bryce Underwood, meet the coach that has helped Lamar Jackson achieve his best statistical seasons as a pro. Jackson won the NFL MVP in 2023 and probably should've won it again last season. One would think Underwood would at least be intrigued about what he could do in a similar offense. Monken is from the region, born in the Chicago suburbs. There probably aren't many jobs that he would leave the NFL for, but Michigan might be the one.