Mailbag question: Problems last year

Hey Guys,

Great blog, just recently found it and now read it almost everyday.

I am curious as to the nature of the relationship between Coach Shafer and the other defensive coaches (and Coach Rod for that matter) last year. As time passes, it seems like there was quite a bit of animosity between the coaches. Could you give us some insight as to what went wrong between the coaches? Do you think any one coach was more responsible for the problems last year, or was this a cumulative problem?

p.s. It is nice to read a blog with guys who have more than a superficial knowledge of the sport.

Thanks,

Mark

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Thanks for the question and the comments. Hope you continue to come back, and tell others about it!

Coach Rod is always saying football is the one true team game. It is the same for the rest of the coaching staff also.

They are all equally responsible for what happens on the field, good or bad. All staff members work on game plans and are responsible for execution of said game plan.

There are times when certain staff members just do not fit, or mesh with the rest of the staff. Coach Rod is big on saying that it takes thick skin to play or coach at Michigan.

In our opinion, there is plenty of blame to go around for what happened last season on both the offense and defense, but not just one coach. When you go 3-9 there are plenty of people to blame, from the top on down.

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