Don't Slam Michigan's Rodriguez For Lack Of Big Recruits

I've never been one of those Michigan fans who loves to brag about that next hyped prospect to their Notre Dame, Michigan State, or Ohio State counterparts. It's just never made much sense to me. The operative word here, is hype. Hype, should never determine how well a coach is performing or influence his reputation. That, however, is exactly what a sizable contingent of Michigan Wolverines fans are doing to Rich Rodriguez. Nevermind that we're talking about the incoming class of 2010 before the 2009 team has even taken the field for their first game, nevermind that nationwide, a good chunk of these classes will change teams at least once before signing day. It's never too early to start the hype machine. At the root of the problem lies rival teams. Michigan fans perceive that we must always have an answer for whatever they do. Michigan State recently got William Gohlston, the state's no. 1 ranked prospect, to commit. While we're at it, I'm just going to throw out a reminder that the ... (link)