Name emerges as replacement for Josh Gattis as Michigan offensive coordinator

Josh Gattis shocked the college football world by deciding to leave Michigan to join Mario Cristobal in Miami. Now, the Wolverines are left looking to replace one of the top assistants in the nation.

However, their search may not span far and wide. According to ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg, Michigan could look to quarterbacks coach Matt Weiss as Gattis‘ replacement.

“Another twist in the #Michigan situation. QBs coach Matt Weiss, who worked closely with Harbaugh last season, would be a strong option to replace Gattis,” revealed Rittenberg.

Moreover, Weiss has an extensive background in the NFL. Prior to joining Michigan last season, he was with the Baltimore Ravens from 2009-2020. In that time, Weiss held various roles — including running backs coach.

As you can see, Matt Weiss is plenty qualified. Time will tell if Jim Harbaugh slides him into Gattis‘ former role, or looks elsewhere for help.

Paul Finebaum on Jim Harbaugh, Michigan: ‘What kind of credibility does he have?’

The decision from Josh Gattis underscores an underlying issue with Jim Harbaugh returning to Michigan — his credibility is shot. Earlier this week on Get Up, Paul Finebaum theorized that his failed return to the NFL will hurt Michigan.

“It looks disastrous,” stated Finebaum, when asked how the Harbaugh situation looks. “I mean, can you imagine anyone of his ilk — we’re talking about one of the top programs in the country, one of the top schools — doing what he did? Think about Nick Saban or Jimbo Fisher or Kirby Smart or Ryan Day. Getting on a plane on National Signing Day, interviewing for a job and then not getting it? And you have to wonder if that interview didn’t cost him the job.

“Jim Harbaugh is 58 years old. He’s already been through the NFL dishwasher. They clearly decided we want someone young. We want a young, up and coming coach. We don’t want some coach who’s probably has already washed out of the system. Now, he has to go back and say I’m not going to do that anymore. What kind of credibility does he have, and why should anyone at Michigan believe him?”

Evidently, Josh Gattis is choosing to go to a program where his leader won’t look to jump shit every season. After a tremendous stint at Michigan, Gattis will look to improve upon his impressive reputation at the University of Miami.

However, Gattis‘ decision could be to the gain of Matt Weiss. If he gets the promotion and continues the great work of his predecessor, bigger opportunities could present themselves.