At the time it seemed like a natural move for Rich Rodriguez-leaving West Virginia for one of the highest profile jobs in college football at the University of Michigan. Unfortunately, it became something of a nightmare for 'Rich-Rod' and he was fired after three seasons and a 15-22 record. Now the veteran coach admits that the move to Ann Arbor may have been a 'mistake'.
Rodriguez spoke with CBS Sports about the move and admitted in hindsight that it was an error in judgment:
"I think it's easy to go back now and say, 'Gee, made an error.' And you can say that now because of hindsight. But at the time, some of the things I was looking to do and the opportunity that was there, you kind of make the move."
"Hindsight is always easier to look back and say, 'It was a mistake. Because we did have a good thing going at West Virginia, and we really enjoyed it. As you look back at it, wasn't the best move. Easy to say now."
Not only did Rich not compile a winning record at the University of Michigan, he didn't win the 'big games' either that could have possibly prolonged his tenure. In his three years in Ann Arbor, Rodriguez was 6-18 in the Big Ten including three losses to arch rival Ohio ST. He was never really accepted by Wolverine alumni and boosters and ultimately it became apparent that he was a bad fit for the program.
Rodriguez became a coach very much in demand after compiling a 60-26 record with two BCS Bowl appearances at West Virginia. He's now a CBS Sports guest analyst but says he'd like to coach again:
"I still feel passion for coaching, I'm open to another opportunity, but we'll see. If something comes open after this season, and it seems like it may be a good opportunity for me and someone is interested, I'm sure I'll look into it."
Rodriguez was replaced by former San Diego State head coach Brady Hoke who served as an assistant at Michigan from 1995 to 2002. Hoke did an impressive job turning around a long moribund Aztecs program, with San Diego State posting a 9-4 record in his final year at the helm. He's got a lot of work to do and will have to deal with an impatient fan base anxious for a return to winning-the Wolverines haven't been to a BCS Game since the 2007 Rose Bowl.
Rodriguez spoke with CBS Sports about the move and admitted in hindsight that it was an error in judgment:
"I think it's easy to go back now and say, 'Gee, made an error.' And you can say that now because of hindsight. But at the time, some of the things I was looking to do and the opportunity that was there, you kind of make the move."
"Hindsight is always easier to look back and say, 'It was a mistake. Because we did have a good thing going at West Virginia, and we really enjoyed it. As you look back at it, wasn't the best move. Easy to say now."
Not only did Rich not compile a winning record at the University of Michigan, he didn't win the 'big games' either that could have possibly prolonged his tenure. In his three years in Ann Arbor, Rodriguez was 6-18 in the Big Ten including three losses to arch rival Ohio ST. He was never really accepted by Wolverine alumni and boosters and ultimately it became apparent that he was a bad fit for the program.
Rodriguez became a coach very much in demand after compiling a 60-26 record with two BCS Bowl appearances at West Virginia. He's now a CBS Sports guest analyst but says he'd like to coach again:
"I still feel passion for coaching, I'm open to another opportunity, but we'll see. If something comes open after this season, and it seems like it may be a good opportunity for me and someone is interested, I'm sure I'll look into it."
Rodriguez was replaced by former San Diego State head coach Brady Hoke who served as an assistant at Michigan from 1995 to 2002. Hoke did an impressive job turning around a long moribund Aztecs program, with San Diego State posting a 9-4 record in his final year at the helm. He's got a lot of work to do and will have to deal with an impatient fan base anxious for a return to winning-the Wolverines haven't been to a BCS Game since the 2007 Rose Bowl.
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