Michigan Hires Rich Rodriguez

If you are a Michigan Wolverines fan who says that you aren’t surprised we landed Rich Rodriguez, you would be lying.   While I don’t think there are many college coaching jobs that wouldn’t be considered a step down from coaching at Michigan, there are some guys that are just off limits. 

Rich Rodriguez grew up in West Viriginia, was a player at West Viriginia, and then eventually managed to bring the football program into the national spotlight as their head coach.  Last year, he turned down the Alabama job, which is considered by many to be on par with the Michigan job, to remain with his alma mater in West Viriginia.   Because of all this, I figured he was probably off limits to Michigan.  

Now it looks like Bill Martin managed to sail into Morgantown like a viking and continue his pillage of their athletic department by bringing Coach Rod to Ann Arbor.  I hear next we are going after their women’s basketball coach.  

So, what can the father of the spread offense do with better talent?   Just win I hope.   Beat Ohio State and win a few bowl games.   No matter what happens this upcoming season, I have a feeling that Michigan will be fun to watch.   I expect to put up 45 points in losing efforts and occasionally go for it on 4th down.   And most of all, I expect our players to learn to tackle on defense and quit playing to not lose, instead of trying to win at the end of the game. 

2008 should be fun to watch for Wolverine fans……..