For the first time since early 2020, Michigan’s special teams will be coordinated by someone besides Jay Harbaugh.
Enter J.B. Brown: an internal special teams hire that’s already been on staff since 2021. While he was an analyst, Brown helped out with kicking and kick coverage for Michigan, and worked closely with punters and kickers, including James Turner and Lou Groza-winner Jake Moody. His promotion is one that is expected to facilitate a smooth transition for the team.
Recently, Brown gave us our first glimpse of Michigan football’s not-so-new look special teams unit on Jon Jansen’s In The Trenches podcast.