Rodriguez making his markNew U-M coach's era starts with change, drama
ANN ARBOR -- He has tried repeatedly to explain who he isn't, or what he isn't. During his messy departure from his alma mater, West Virginia, Rich Rodriguez argued he wasn't a traitor or a brash opportunist.
For much of the past eight months, Rodriguez has been mired in mysteries and myths, and he swears that's not what he's about. Now, as the noise ebbs and the opener against Utah beckons, he finally gets to start showing who he really is, and what type of program he's really creating.
Early impressions? He's sharp and charismatic, which helps him say a lot without revealing too much. He's extremely confident, and to his credit, unshaken by criticism. His players admit initial trepidation but now speak glowingly of his feisty, hands-on approach.
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