In many college football circles, Jim Harbaugh is talked about like a superhero of a coach. A beacon of light sent to Ann Arbor to bring Michigan their first outright Big Ten title since 2003.
For that to happen this year, the khaki-clad crusader will need to pull whatever powers he has out of his hat with the gigantic maize M emblazoned on it.
There is no denying Harbaugh’s coaching prowess, but losing 10 defensive starters is not ideal for any coach. Especially when that defense led the nation in total defense last year.
Michigan’s lone returning defensive starter is linebacker Mike McCray, who will be a tackling machine and defensive leader.