Memo to Rich Rodriguez: Mediocrity Is Not Acceptable at Michigan

1967. That is the last time a Michigan Wolverines team has started 2-3 or worse. 1967 was two years before Bo Schembechler arrived, and those Wolverines started 1-4. That was before the long streak of bowl games and winning seasons. Now it might be in jeopardy again. What happened? Michigan started the season with a loss to Utah, and the fans said "It's OK, it's just their first game with a new coach." The Wolverines played poorly and squeaked by Miami of Ohio, and the fans again gave Rodriguez a reprieve. They turned the ball over six times against Notre Dame, and we were disappointed but said Michigan was showing progress. Michigan had a historic comeback last week against Wisconsin, but all memories of that are now erased as Juice Williams and Illinois dropped 45 points on Michigan in a 45-20 rout that was the biggest embarrassment for Michigan since Florida State in 1991. Enough is enough. The honeymoon is now over Rich. We cut you a break at first, but now you're putting Michigan's ... (link)