At this point, we don't know just how real the rumors of Fisch's candidacy are, but we know that Jake Butt is a fan.
The University of Michigan football program shockingly fired head coach Sherrone Moore on Wednesday after reports of an inappropriate relationship with a staffer surfaced.
Shortly after his firing, fans and media members alike began speculating on possibilities for the next head coach, and though nothing official has come out yet, Washington head coach Jedd Fisch has gotten some support. One report even said he was a top candidate for the job, though nothing further has happened at this time.
If Fisch does emerge as an official candidate, former Michigan tight end Jake Butt, who played for the Wolverines while Fisch was an offensive coach (2016-17), is a big supporter of his. Butt also does work for the Big 10 Network now.
He put out a lengthy post on social media about Fisch. Here it is in its entirety.
I have not played for Deboer, but did for Jedd Fisch. I’ve seen the way he leads Washington and the way his players and staff talk about him.
- He’s one of the best football minds I’ve been around- both as a player and since entering the media space.
- He is a QB developer, and you’d see a transformed and improved Bryce Underwood immediately.
- He is a builder. Transforming Arizona and elevating a Washington program that was gutted after a national title run and conference realignment.
- His players absolutely love him (as did our locker room, but it’s a different love towards your HC v OC). The players ive interacted with are fully bought into the vision and culture set by Jedd. Thats important bc it communicates who he is as a leader.
- His path has exposed him to some of the all time great football coaches. He’s had a chance to formulate how he wants to make his own mark on coaching.
- This path also has provided him exposure all across the football world. A vast network is key to being a great head coach.
- His staff is unbelievably loyal to him.
Again.. this is rare. Football is cut throat. But there are multiple members of his staff that have spoken to me at length about what Jedd has meant to them as people. These are the things not communicated by Wins and Losses or stats.
He has all of the traits and makeup of the exact head coach a high level program would be after. I have no insight, for the record here, but I’m speaking based off all of the rumors being reported that I believe in Jedd Fisch. Based on everything I know, I would have zero hesitation betting the future of my program on Jedd Fisch.
About Butt
A four-year standout at Michigan, he had 138 career receptions and 1,646 yards. He also pulled in 11 touchdowns, becoming an All-American his senior year. He was drafted in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos.
About Fisch
He just wrapped up his second regular season as the head coach in Seattle, with the Huskies going 8-4. They'll have a chance for a ninth win of the season on Saturday when they take on Boise State in the LA Bowl at 5 p.m. PT.
A well-traveled coach, Fisch has spent time at Florida, with the Houston Texas, Baltimore Ravens, Denver Broncos, Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks, at Miami (Fla.), with the Jacksonville Jaguars and at UCLA. He's also been an assistant with the Los Angeles Rams and New England Patriots before serving as the head coach at Arizona and Washington.
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