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Michigan dismisses special teams coordinator JB Brown
Michigan's special teams ranked near the bottom in punt and kickoff returns, prompting a staff change after a 9-3 season, coach Sherrone Moore said.
- On Wednesday, Michigan fired special teams coordinator J.B. Brown, with head coach Sherrone Moore saying he made the change after thoroughly evaluating the unit's season-long performance.
- The special teams unit posted low national return rankings, with Michigan's special teams unit ranking 124th in punt returns and 123rd in kickoff returns this season.
- Kicker Dominic Zvada's season showed regression as he went 15 of 22 on field goals, while returner Semaj Morgan struggled with 13 punts for 30 yards and a critical fumble, but freshman Andrew Marsh averaged nearly 20 yards per kickoff return.
- Per his contract, J.B. Brown will be paid through Jan. 31, and Michigan will search for a new special teams coordinator, with Moore not naming a successor immediately.
- The move comes with Michigan at 9-3 and facing bowl preparation, and reports suggest more staff changes may follow after firing special teams coordinator J.B. Brown, whose father James Brown also coaches.
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Michigan fires special teams coach JB Brown after disappointing season
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Michigan has fired 1 of its coaches
Dec 30, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; A Michigan Wolverines football helmet sits on the field prior to the game between the Florida State Seminoles and the Michigan Wolverines at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports The Michigan Wolverines have fired one of their coaches. Michigan has fired J.B. Brown, who was in his second year as the football team’s special teams coordinator. Brown had previously served as an ana…
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