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mlive.com - 12/16/2008

Scott Shafer out as Michigan's defensive coordinator

— mlive.com — Michigan defensive coordinator Scott Shafer has resigned, according to a release sent by the school Tuesday afternoon.... "Scott and I agreed that moving in a different direction was in the best interest of the program," said coach Rich Rodriguez. "I appreciate Scott's hard work on behalf of ... (more) Scott Shafer out as Michigan's defensive coordinator

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mgoblog.com - 12/17/2008

Scott Shafer As Tony Franklin

— mgoblog.com — Scott Shafer on his resignation/dismissal : The two coaches had differing philosophies from the start as Shafer... believed in a base 4-3 defense and Michigan began the season with that before morphing into Rodriguez's traditional 3-3-5 format late in ... (more) Scott Shafer As Tony Franklin

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freep.com - 12/17/2008

U-M defensive coach Shafer leaves | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press

— freep.com — Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez has made his first major staff change, as he and defensive coordinator Scott... Shafer parted after one season. Rodriguez announced it as a resignation today, and Shafer did not dispute that. "Yes, it is accurate," Shafer ... (more) U-M defensive coach Shafer leaves | Freep.com | Detroit ...

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The Wiz of Odds — ... Angelique S. Chengelis, Detroit News: Michigan defensive coordinator Scott Shafer has resigned, saying, "I take full responsibility for the demise of the Michigan program. I accept all of the responsibility." Shafer lasted only one season at Ann Arbor after coming from Stanford, where he helped engineer the ...

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Dr. Saturday — ... So that explains it. Finally, finally, we get the real story behind Michigan's worst season in 80 years -- it's all Scott Shafer's fault, as the deposed defensive coordinator told reporters on his way out Tuesday: ...