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Michigan football wants to make opposing teams 'tap out'

Michigan football head coach Sherrone Moore talked with the media at a Champions Circle Event on Tuesday and talked about beating opponents into submission.

By Chris Peterson

Nov 25, 2023; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines interim head coach Sherrone Moore talks on the sideline during the NCAA football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Michigan Stadium. Ohio State lost 30-24.
Nov 25, 2023; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines interim head coach Sherrone Moore talks on the sideline during the NCAA football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Michigan Stadium. Ohio State lost 30-24. / Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA
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As someone who loves old-school football, there might not be a better head coach than Sherrone Moore. At least if Jim Harbaugh isn't available. But the new Michigan football head coach sure sounded a lot like the old one on Tuesday the Moore took part in a golf tournament put on by Champions Circle to raise NIL money.

It was a great event. Charles Woodson, the Michigan football G.O.A.T. even made an appearance. Coaches met with the media too during the event, which provided some interesting information.

Kirk Campbell talked about the quarterbacks. Sherrone Moore shed some light on the depth chart, saying that Semaj Morgan and Tyler Morris are No. 1 and No. 2 when it comes to punt return, but also, Moore talked about the "smash" philosophy and where it came from.

Michigan football wants opponents to "tap out"

Moore said it originated in the Washington game in 2021. Moore said he "blacked out a little" and started saying "Smash, smash, smash" according to what he told The Wolverine. The saying is more about a mantra though, according to Moore.

“It just means a violent mentality that you’re not gonna stop until the other team submits and taps out," The Michigan football head coach said.

It certainly has worked a lot over the past three years. Ohio State has felt the wrath of "smash" and for three straight years, the Buckeyes have essentially tapped out, although they battled to the end in 2023.

That identity, one that Jim Harbaugh believed in, led Michigan football directly to three straight Big Ten titles and a national championship. When everyone else wanted to spread it out and throw it all over the field (Ryan Day), Michigan went the other way and it worked.

The Wolverines have Moore to thank for that probably as much as Harbaugh. The two men were a perfect marriage. Harbaugh has moved on after achieving his goals to chase another and now, it's Moore's time to shine.

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But the way the Wolverines go about winning games, won't be much different. As Moore has said repeatedly, Michigan football will "smash."

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