Rich Rodriguez out as Michigan coach/hires Brady Hoke

[GiantYankee]

myFOXdetroit.com Staff - Sources tell Fox 2 that Rich Rodriguez is being relieved of his duties as head coach of the University of Michigan football team. The decision being made just three days after his team suffered the worst bowl loss in school history, a 52-14 trouncing at the hands of Mississippi State in the Gator Bowl. Fox 2's Ryan Ermanni learned that Michigan Athletic Director David Brandon is informing Rodriguez of his decision to terminate his services. The Michigan football team will be informed of the decision later this evening. Rodriguez was 15-22 during three seasons in Ann Arbor. He lost a school-record nine games in his debut with the Wolverines two years ago, was 5-7 after starting 4-0 last season and turned a 5-0 start into a 7-5 finish this fall.
The Wolverines were also 1-10 against ranked teams, 0-3 against rivals Michigan State and Ohio State and 1-2 against Wisconsin during Rodriguez's tenure. Athletic Director David Brandon would not immediately name a replacement. Rumors have swirled that Stanford's Jim Harbaugh, a former Wolverine quarterback, and San Diego States Brady Hoke, a former U-M coach, are on the list of possible candidates.Reports Tuesday said Harbaugh's return to Michigan, however, is highly unlikely. He is reportedly deciding on staying at Stanford or pursuing a heading coaching position in the NFL.

http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/dpp/sports/rich-rodriguez-fired-as-michigans-head-football-coach

If this story is accurate, things are going to be bananas. Firing RRod without a "commitment" from Harbaugh or a Les Miles could be a huge mistake.

[Son of Sam99]

Re: Rich Rodriguez out as Michigan coach

Not a surprise, it was the right move even with not being able to get Harbaugh.

[Watson]

Re: Rich Rodriguez out as Michigan coach

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[Crimsontide27]

Re: Rich Rodriguez out as Michigan coach

Not sure how firing him without a replacement would be a mistake. Michigan has become the laughing stock of college football. The sooner he is out of there, the sooner they can start to fix some of the problems that him being there has caused.

[Buckeyes_Doc]

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http://www.operationsports.com/forum...thread-14.html

[TarHeelMan]

Re: Rich Rodriguez out as Michigan coach

myFOXdetroit.com Staff - Sources tell Fox 2 that Rich Rodriguez is being relieved of his duties as head coach of the University of Michigan football team. The decision being made just three days after his team suffered the worst bowl loss in school history, a 52-14 trouncing at the hands of Mississippi State in the Gator Bowl. Fox 2's Ryan Ermanni learned that Michigan Athletic Director David Brandon is informing Rodriguez of his decision to terminate his services. The Michigan football team will be informed of the decision later this evening. Rodriguez was 15-22 during three seasons in Ann Arbor. He lost a school-record nine games in his debut with the Wolverines two years ago, was 5-7 after starting 4-0 last season and turned a 5-0 start into a 7-5 finish this fall.
The Wolverines were also 1-10 against ranked teams, 0-3 against rivals Michigan State and Ohio State and 1-2 against Wisconsin during Rodriguez's tenure. Athletic Director David Brandon would not immediately name a replacement. Rumors have swirled that Stanford's Jim Harbaugh, a former Wolverine quarterback, and San Diego States Brady Hoke, a former U-M coach, are on the list of possible candidates.Reports Tuesday said Harbaugh's return to Michigan, however, is highly unlikely. He is reportedly deciding on staying at Stanford or pursuing a heading coaching position in the NFL.

http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/dpp/sports/rich-rodriguez-fired-as-michigans-head-football-coach

If this story is accurate, things are going to be bananas. Firing RRod without a "commitment" from Harbaugh or a Les Miles could be a huge mistake.

I'm sure it's because they are reasonably sure that they can at the very least get Brady Hoke. I don't see Harbaugh going to another college job right now, not while his star is so hot. My money says he's in the NFL next year (hopefully with my Panthers); he can always go back to college.

[Jr.]

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I'm sure it's because they are reasonably sure that they can at the very least get Brady Hoke. I don't see Harbaugh going to another college job right now, not while his star is so hot. My money says he's in the NFL next year (hopefully with my Panthers); he can always go back to college.

Unfortunately it looks like the Panthers are only seriously looking at NFL coordinators to fill the HC vacancy... Richardson doesn't want to spend money on a big name

[Chrisksaint]

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They can have any coach at LSU not named Les Miles or Frank Wilson.

[Aggies7]

Re: Rich Rodriguez out as Michigan coach

He was not a good fit there from the start...bet he wishes he stayed at WVA

[Yeti_2009]

Re: Rich Rodriguez out as Michigan coach

I'm sure it's because they are reasonably sure that they can at the very least get Brady Hoke. I don't see Harbaugh going to another college job right now, not while his star is so hot. My money says he's in the NFL next year (hopefully with my Panthers); he can always go back to college.

Harbaugh's alma mater is Michigan and he has stated that Michigan would be his dream job.....

Either way, I seriously doubt there is any chance Harbaugh stays at Stanford. They dont have the fan base and dont attract recruits like Michigan does.

[GiantYankee]

Re: Rich Rodriguez out as Michigan coach

Not sure how firing him without a replacement would be a mistake. Michigan has become the laughing stock of college football. The sooner he is out of there, the sooner they can start to fix some of the problems that him being there has caused.

It's a mistake because there are at most a handful of coaches Michigan could hire right now that could get Michigan back to being a top 10/top 5 program. Winning 8-9 games a year will get the next coach fired within 4-5years. The Michigan hire is not about getting to a bowl every year, but competing for a National Championship every year.

[Aggies7]

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I hope Harbaugh passes on the job cause I would love to see him in Denver...I just got a NCAA Football update on my phone that Rich Rod just met with the AD and that he has not been officially fired yet is that true?

[BlueNGold]

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I hope Harbaugh passes on the job cause I would love to see him in Denver...I just got a NCAA Football update on my phone that Rich Rod just met with the AD and that he has not been officially fired yet is that true?

Sounds like it for now.

All I know is that he had the meeting this afternoon and that there was only 1 report of him being fired.

[z Revis]

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I hope Harbaugh passes on the job cause I would love to see him in Denver...I just got a NCAA Football update on my phone that Rich Rod just met with the AD and that he has not been officially fired yet is that true?

Just read that on ESPN. Michigan is denying the reports. We all know he'll be fired though.

[Aggies7]

Re: Rich Rodriguez out as Michigan coach

Just read that on ESPN. Michigan is denying the reports. We all know he'll be fired though.

Do I think he is a good fit no...but when you think about it Denard Robinson fits Rich Rod's system so it may not be a bad idea to give him one more year with Robinson.

However, I think Harbaugh is going to effect Michigan's decision on this one.