On Thursday, news came out that Notre Dame defensive line coach and recruiting coordinator Mike Elston was returning to his alma mater — the University of Michigan.
Elston, who played linebacker at Michigan from 1993-96 and got his start in coaching on Lloyd Carr’s staff in 1997, replaces former defensive line coach Shaun Nua, who recently was hired by USC for the same position under Lincoln Riley.
There are several reasons why the Elston hire feels like a perfect fit for the Wolverines, but one of the major areas he should be able to impact in a positive way is on the recruiting trail.