Coaching Coup D'Etat: 24 Hours That Shook a (Wolverine) Nation

These have been strange days in A2 this week.  Luckily, the MZone's Ann Arbor Bureau Chief, Mikoyan of Michigan Exposures, was there to capture The 24 Hours That Shook a (Wolverine) Nation.

Tuesday Afternoon

First came the false reports out of A2 that an attempt on Rich Rod's job had succeeded during the famous 18 hour "First Meeting" with athletic director Dave Brandon.  Below is a picture of Rodriguez on his way to that meeting.  Notice the reporter from Fox 2 Detroit (under the arrow) waiting to proclaim the "death" of Rodriguez.

Tuesday Evening

In the chaotic next few hours - after Fox 2 Detroit erroneously reported that Rich Rod was fired - who can forget Greg Robinson taking the podium at Schembechler Hall and declaring that he was in charge.

Robinson even went so far as to name a new Defensive Coordinator - Mr. Bearington.

 

Wednesday Morning

Finally, after an almost biblical 40 days and 40 nights "evaluation," Brandon fired Rich Rod at the infamous "Second Meeting."  Below, Rich Rod waves good-bye to his players and staff from outside South Quad before departing back to Big East.