There are some potential in-state candidates, plus the name of Steve Clinskale, a defensive assistant from Kentucky with strong recruiting ties to Ohio, is one that has been mentioned before in connection to past openings and Webb addressed him again in his report. Of course, at this point, that’s far easier said than done. That’s a smart move but if Linguist leaves, it’s going to be about bringing in a solid replacement. Maurice Linguist was a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) during the 2020 season as the defensive backs coach. Webb reported that Michigan has already reached out to Johnson. He proved that in short order once he arrived on staff at U-M, helping the Wolverines reel in five-star Will Johnson, as well as four-star cornerback Kody Jones.īoth of those recruitments could be in jeopardy if he leaves for Buffalo. Linguist isn’t just a respected football coach, he’s an outstanding recruiter.

Sam Webb of The Michigan Insider (subscription required) also reported that the interest is legitimate. Minnesota co-defensive coordinator Joe Harasymiak is another candidate mentioned by Football Scoop, which reports a decision could come next week. It’s hard for any coach to pass up on the chance to be a head coach and Buffalo has been winning in recent years under Leipold, so it’s not a total rebuild. The timing is awful for Michigan football but it’s hard to blame Linguist for being interested. Few would have expected that to impact Michigan football but on Friday, Football Scoop reported that Linguist is among the favorites to get the job. Lance Leipold recently left the head coaching job at Buffalo for Kansas. When Michigan football hired Maurice Linguist as cornerbacks coach and co-defensive coordinator, it was a home run for Jim Harbaugh.īut now, before the 2021 season even starts, and just a few months after his hire, Linguist could be on the way out the door.

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