Michigan Wolverines: Last Chance for Rich to Save Season

Eight losses. 33 year bowl streak broken. First losing season in 41 years. To say Rich Rodriguez’s first year at Michigan has been a disappointment would be the understatement of the year. The team ranks dead last in offense in the Big Ten, the secondary gets burnt more than my morning toast, and there have been minimal improvements seen on the field on Saturdays. However, there is one more chance to salvage the season this Saturday. It’s Michigan-Ohio State week and the game represents a chance for a coach to save face amongst his fan base. Michigan is trying to break a four game losing streak against the Buckeyes, and a win in Columbus would mean the best 4-8 season any Michigan team has recorded. Coaches at both schools are measured by how they do in this game. Coaches have been fired for their inability to beat the other, just go ask John Cooper. Cooper was perhaps the best 10 game coach Ohio State ever had, he just couldn’t win that 11th game against the Winged Helmets. ... (link)