According to multiple reports on Monday, University of Michigan's strength and conditioning coach, Ben Herbert, has accepted a role with the Los Angeles Chargers in the NFL. This news comes as a disappointment to Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore, who had expressed hope of retaining Herbert on his staff.

Herbert, who had been with the Wolverines since 2018, was widely regarded as the "X-factor of our entire program" by head coach Jim Harbaugh. His departure will leave a significant void in Michigan's coaching staff, as Herbert played a pivotal role in the program's success.

It is noteworthy that strength and conditioning coaches in the NFL typically earn significantly less than their college counterparts. Herbert had signed a lucrative five-year, $5 million contract with Michigan just last year, whereas most NFL strength and conditioning coaches earn roughly half that amount.

In addition to Herbert's departure, there are speculations that Jesse Minter may also join the Los Angeles Chargers team under Harbaugh's staff, although no official announcement has been made yet.

With the loss of their strength and conditioning coach, Moore now faces the challenge of finding a suitable replacement for not only that role but also for the offensive coordinator, offensive line coach, and linebackers coach positions, following the departures of several key staff members.

Moore, who recently took over as the Wolverines' head coach, expressed his desire to assemble his team as soon as possible during his introductory press conference. The coming weeks will be crucial for Moore as he works diligently to fill the vacancies and ensure a smooth transition for the Michigan football program.

The departure of Ben Herbert undoubtedly brings a sense of uncertainty to the Wolverines, whose coaching staff will need to quickly regroup and adapt to the changes. Only time will tell how the new additions to Harbaugh's staff in Los Angeles will impact both the Chargers and the University of Michigan's football program.