Michigan AD Martin 'totally supportive' of RodriguezBy JOE VARDON
BLADE SPORTS WRITER
ANN ARBOR – University of Michigan athletic director Bill Martin on Tuesday placed his full support behind first-year football coach Rich Rodriguez, whose leading a team that's off to its worst start in four decades and is coming off one of the most stunning losses in program history to Toledo last week.
"Of course, yes, there is no question I am totally supportive of Rich," said Martin, who hired Rodriguez away from West Virginia in December. "Was I surprised with the loss last Saturday? Sure. No question. But I think he is the right man for this program at this time."
The Wolverines lost for the first time in program history to a Mid-American Conference school last Saturday when it was dropped 13-10 at home by the Rockets. At 2-4, UM is off to its worst start since 1967.
Rodriguez was the first Wolverines coach hired from outside the program since Bo Schembechler prior to the 1969 season. He's replacing Lloyd Carr, who retired following last season after 13 years, 122 wins, one national championship and five Big Ten titles.
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