Posted on Tue, Jan 11, 2011 : 6:29 p.m.
Michigan football players react to the hiring of former San Diego State coach Brady Hoke
By Michael Rothstein
Almost one by one the Michigan football players filed out of Schembechler Hall after finding out who would replace Rich Rodriguez.
And almost to a player, they appeared excited about former San Diego State coach Brady Hoke.
Will Heininger was the first player out of the building, exiting giving two thumbs up before talking to the media. Find out what he and others had to say after the jump.
WILL HEININGER:
MIKE COX:
KEVIN KOGER:
MIKE MARTIN:
Michael Rothstein covers University of Michigan basketball for AnnArbor.com. He can be reached at (734) 623-2558, by e-mail at michaelrothstein@annarbor.com or follow along on Twitter @mikerothstein
Comments
PortageLkBlu
Wed, Jan 12, 2011 : 9:56 a.m.
@Maizenblu, I don't really know what the truth is about this whole thing. Was it just rumors about getting Harbaugh? Did DB just go to visit with Les to appease certain factions in the Wolverine nation. If he gets Brady Hokes without attempting to look like he's interviewing other candidates maybe that angers a lot of Mich. Alum and fans. At one time we're told we got Harbaugh. Out here in Calif. we were told he (DB) got Les Miles all of course rumors. I personally think Dave Brandon was in a real catch 22 and I doubt whether many fans are really happy with this hiring. I think a lot of people are glad it's over (start recruiting) and I think at this point we've all heard that Brady Hokes is a decent coach and we're all hoping that at Mich. he can become a great coach.
Txmaizenblue
Wed, Jan 12, 2011 : 8:36 a.m.
Yeah, so tell me Brandon if Hoke was "Plan A" then why did you hire a search firm???? What was all the bs about "national search". There was no national search. You talk to Harbaugh about Hoke, and then you spent a few hours with Miles talking about Hoke. Who else did you search out? Oh yeah, Northwestern's coach, whom you knew had no interest whatsover - just to make it look good. What a dog and pony show. You are a politician at heart.
Blu-dogg97
Wed, Jan 12, 2011 : 12:05 a.m.
Great job Mike Roth!! very nice to see players reaction,and they seem excited!! I wanted JH,but after a little research,I'm confident Brady is our guy!! We can build our own sweater vest,and be champs again.. Welcome home Brady,this is going to be very interesting and exciting years to come.. GO BLUE..
marlon glenn
Tue, Jan 11, 2011 : 7:44 p.m.
This hire could have been done months ago. You waited two months to hire someone you could have had years ago. Sheesh...
I like Chicken
Tue, Jan 11, 2011 : 7:27 p.m.
Only time will tell........
PortageLkBlu
Tue, Jan 11, 2011 : 7:24 p.m.
So let's welcome Brady Hoke and get it on with Michigan Wolverine football, we're due.