The social media sphere is abuzz with chatter about Rich Rodriguez being fired from his job as head football coach at the University of Michigan. Here's a peek into what people are saying across two of the most popular social media platforms, Facebook and Twitter:

From a search on Facebook:

By Shaun Hyde: "Rich Rod you will be sorely missed.....by Michigan State and Ohio State fans."

By Michael Anthony Garcia: "Beat it Rich Rod and take the defensive coordinator with you."

By Katie Rasnick: "I kind of love Ann Arbor. Everywhere I go today there is garaunteed to be at least 2 guys heatedly discussing Rich Rod."

By Dan Slaton: "Thank god rich rod is gone for sure now. I think Les Miles would be the best fit since Harbaugh seems to be too good for us."

By Gisele Suzanne: "Time for us to put this behind us and move on! =)"

By Ed Vogel: "well michigan fans u got ur wish rich rod is gone but now are they gonna bring in a new coach where they start rebuilding again hope yall ready for a couple more rough seasons."

By Paul Kapanka: "All U of M fans can now exhale as the worst era in the history of the football program has ended. How soon they can get back to national prominence is anyone's guess, but good riddence to Rich Rod!!!!! What an unbelievable mistake. Thanks Mr. Martin for hiring the worst fit for Michigan ever!!!"

From a search on Twitter: