How will Michigan fair under new head coach Rich Rodriguez?
No one’s a stranger to the unresolved drama surrounding new head coach Rich Rodriguez’s decision to leave his alma mater West Virginia and join in the winning tradition at Ann Arbor. Unfortunately for Rodriguez, this upcoming season isn’t going to be a cake walk by any means. The Wolverines must replace 11 starters, including starting offensive lineman Justin Boren, senior offensive players Chad Henne, Mike Hart and the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft, Jake Long. Junior receivers Mario Manningham and Adrian Arrington left to join the NFL and freshman quarterback Ryan Mallett transferred to Arkansas. Due to this mass exodus, Michigan will find its roster a little short, but that doesn’t mean the Wolverines will be unsuccessful. Rodriguez brings to the table an innovative spread option offense and a need for speed; he brought along strength coach Mike Barwis, known for his ability to better-condition players with his “relentless” workouts. Although a Big Ten Championship might not be a reaso
