Wolverines get their Man

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Holy shit. There was nothing since Lloyd Carr announced his retirement that would suggest Michigan was going to go out and try to hire one of the top coaches in college football. Michigan did the obvious and gave current coordinators Ron English and Mike DeBord cursory interviews. They also interviewed a solid candidate like Rutgers’ coach and wood-chopper Greg Schiano. They even made a ... [link]

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UM’s New Hire : What’s A Mere Fiesta Bowl Compared To Rich Rodriguez’ Big Score?
Published 12/17/2007 by GC at Can't Stop The Bleeding
... While Michigan managed to eliminate one of LSU’s bigger Sugar Bowl distractions, their hire of West Virgina’s Rich Rodriguez leaves the Mountaineers a tad Falcon-esque. That said, if there are any howls of protest, they cannot be heard over the near-orgasmic cries of joy delivered by Jake of ...

Above the Fold - Say yes to Michigan!
Published 12/17/2007 by Big Al at The Wayne Fontes Experience
... Ryan Mallet graduates, expect Michigan to resemble Florida or West Virginia offensively. Rodriguez is lauded for his ability to attack defenses at their weak points which is something “M” fans have been clamoring after for years. Don Nehlen--Rodriguez’s mentor and former college coach--said, "His offense is a no-huddle, get-after-you-real-fast, different-tempos offense. They attack you where you should be attacked." Gorilla Crouch reminds us that another legendary Michigan coach was bred in West Virgina... West ...

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