It's sad to think that Rich Rodriguez is only eight games into his career at Michigan and yet people are calling for his head. It's sad to see that websites such as firerrod.com are already in existence. Sad to see that even highly respected writer's on bleacherreport.comn(you know who you are) and even in the Michigan newspapers are calling for him to leave.
It's sad to see such disgrace coming from fans and media and it's sad to see their lack of knowledge and logic towards Rich and this game.
Words can't describe the disappointment felt when hearing fellow Michigan fans ripping Rich, it just makes one think,"Since when are we Ohio State?"
How can people seriously ask for someone to be fired after one season? There is no class, dignity, or respect in that. What would Bo think? One could bet he would be furious that the fans are being so illogical and thoughtless to the matter at hand. Carr most likely feels some disappointment in comments made by Michigan faithful (or not so faithful) as well.
It's clear that the Michigan fan base is a very proud one, one that is proud in history and tradition. It is because of this that the fans have become spoiled and arrogant. It's long been said that Michigan had the most arrogant fan base of them all and never has it shown to be truer than this year.
After an abysmal start people just don't know what to do. People aren't used to Michigan losing, which is understandable, but to call for a man's job is outrageous.
People forget Michigan has had losing seasons before. Hell, Bo had a 6-6 season even. It's baffling to think Michigan fans could be so arrogant as to think they were invincible of sorts and would never fall from the graces of the elite.
Well guess what? Everyone, including Michigan, sees the bottom at some point. Texas, USC, Oklahoma, Florida, LSU, OSU, etc. has all seen the bottom of the barrel at some point over the last twenty years.
Look at Notre Dame last year and then look at them this year, it's night and day.
Now for those calling for Rich to be fired at season’s end you are undoubtedly uneducated about Rich Rodriguez so it's time for class, get out your notebook and pencils and get ready to learn.
Rich Rodriguez started his head coaching career in 1988 at Salem College in West Virginia. His first year there resulted in a 2-8 record. The following year the school dropped the football program leaving Rich searching for a new job.
He landed his second head coaching position at Glenville State College in West Virginia in 1990. He was the head coach of the NAIA school from 1990-1996. His first season was terrible when his team finished 1-7-1.
But improvement came as his team went 4-5-1 in 1991. Come 1992 his team finished 6-4.By 1993 his team finished 10-3 were they lost in the NAIA National Championship. 1994 they finished 8-3.In 1995 his team finished 8-2 while his '96 team finished 6-4. From 1993-1996, his teams won or shared the WVIAC conference title.
If I am not mistaken, RRod has a winning record against his rival.