Michigan Gets Their Guy
And the wait was more than likely worth it.
Rich Rodriguez is a nice fit for the program and will bring some of that 21st century offensive philosophy to a team that needed a jolt of creativity. Since we linked to fantastic MGoBlog a few times during the low points of Michigan's coach search, it's only fair to point people there for the happy resolution. Look for more in-depth analysis today from the best site on the 'net for Michigan stuff.
As for what this tOSU fan thinks?
Damn.
I was still holding out hopes for the somewhat comical Les Miles to end up taking the job, as I remain unsold on him as what Michigan needed. Plus, living in Memphis, the screaming down here from LSU fans in the heart of SEC country would have made the whole thing extra fun. Rodriguez on the other hand? He was on my short list of guys I didn't want in that position. I suspect he will very quickly yank Michigan into this century in terms of offensive philosophy, and, more imporantly for Michigan, will find defensive coaches who will have a clue on how to defend the spread. That by itself will go a long way toward fixing what has been ailing Michigan in the final years under Lloyd Carr.
