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Jim Harbaugh likes what Josh Gattis brings to offense, says tempo will be different
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Fans yearning to see a change in the Michigan offense will be getting their wish in 2019, according to head coach Jim Harbaugh.
On Monday, Harbaugh talked about some of the changes the Michigan’s offense will make for next fall now that Josh Gattis is running the show. The head coach said that the most noticeable change in 2019 will be the tempo in which the offense operates.
“The biggest difference people will see is tempo,” Harbaugh said, according to Angelique Chengelis of the Detroit News. Harbaugh mentioned that there will be some no-huddle approaches on the field next fall. He also mentioned that he liked that there’s an “attacking feel” to the offense.
Change to the offense came this offseason, when Harbaugh hired Gattis to run the show. In the past, Michigan has used a “collaborative” effort to run the offense. In four years, it’s led to no wins over Ohio State and zero B1G titles.
So, with an opportunity to make a splash offensively next fall and Gattis available, Harbaugh decided to take a shot with the former Alabama assistant. Thus far, it’s working out well in Ann Arbor.
“We’re all working together. Learning, too, his style of offense,” Harbaugh said. “He’s really good at explaining it, coaching it. Really enjoying it.”
Michigan’s offense has struggled, especially at quarterback, during the Harbaugh era. But last season, the Wolverines made some strides, thanks in large part to the arrival of Shea Patterson and a group of talented wide receivers. With several key players from the passing game returning, Michigan has a chance to have a solid offensive year and compete for its first B1G title under Harbaugh.
It sounds like Harbaugh has been accepting of Gattis’ changes so far, and it could lead to a new, fun and exciting offense in 2019.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB