How new coaching rules could impact Michigan football
For the past decade, we have seen the rise of major college football programs hiring off-field analysts. But now, Michigan football and others will have the restrictions lifted on how these coaches can be used and who they can coach.
Previously, the NCAA limited on-field coaching during practice and games to assistant coaches only, along with the head coach. Analysts and support staff weren't able to coach players during games or in practice.
But that changed Tuesday as the NCAA Division I council voted to approve a measure allowing all analysts and support staff members to coach players during practices and games. The amount of "countable" coaches no longer matters.
This is notable for Michigan football especially on defense
It feels like this was a long time coming. Power-4 programs have been adding more and more analysts to their staffs. Even current Michigan football offensive coordinator Kirk Campbell, as well as tight ends coach Steve Casula, got their starts with U-M as offensive analysts.
This means that Michigan football head coach Sherrone Moore will have his full staff available to work with players and that includes two interesting additions Moore made on defense.
Kevin Wilkins was the right-hand man of Wink Martindale and was with him in New York and Baltimore. He was hired as a defensive analyst, and now, he'll be able to coach players which is big for the Wolverines. Wink speaks highly of him, which can only help with player and scheme development.
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Pernell McPhee, a former standout for the Ravens, will also be allowed to work with players directly. He has been called a rising star in the coaching business and it will be fun to see both of these guys get a chance, along with the other analysts, to work more hands-on with players.