Michigan-Purdue: Rich Rodriguez post-game press conference

Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez on why he tried to convert a fourth-and-10 instead of kicking a field goal in the fourth quarter, his team's defensive shortcomings, Purdue's successful on-side kick and Tate Forcier's failed two-point conversion.

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• Purdue football
• Rich Rodriguez.

[djkret111]

I think everyone should chill out, goin into the season people projected 5,6,7 wins. That's the reality. The fast start ignited everyone into believing this team was more than they really were. They'll finish 6-6. I'm sure they'll win at least one more game to end the season. Michigan's still building, it's going to take time. Not everyone is willing to wait, and that's understandable.

Go Blue!.....

[driver8train]

This guy is in way over his head. He is not fit to coach at a top bcs school. His style is more suited for a wac, mountain west type school where nobody plays defense. He could win a lot there but it will never happen here.

[jejesdad]

@djkret111 He's gone, I waited for this guy to progress long enough. Hoke was an excellent choice!

[swagonmars09]

@iwantmymtv1980 The Big East is by far the weakest BCS conference!! lol @ a 8-4 team receiving a BCS bowl bid

[Orangeman411]

@djkret111 I totally agree with you. I dont understand why people hate Rich Rod so much. A. He got of to a late start for recruiting when he got the job. B. He had to start with all freshman. C. We just got switched our offense. If Michigan does bad this then i will say Rich Rod is a bad coach. But until then IN RICH ROD WE TRUST!

[iwantmymtv1980]

you must be one of those people sucking rich's dick.. I have a lot of pride. For my state and for our football team. Since we lost him we been doing pretty damn good. I guess you can't say that about Michigan thou...LMAO. and wait till next season.. if they havent already replaced him. I speak for my state when I say "MIchigan, we feel sorry for you" The Reality is my friend deep down inside, you are scared for your team. Its ok, move to a real state and watch a REAL team! Go Mountaineers!!!!

[welchce]

All they have had is freshman and walkons. Give the offense time...Pat White wasn't the full time starter until his third year and really struggled to throw the ball early in his career. You can defend 5-7 I believe. This team is starting way more underclassmen than any other team in the Big Ten. 17 guys in the defense's 2 deep were underclassmen which is twice what everybody else had. They are young. Rich may not be a great coach but neither is harbaugh IMO. People need to be patient

[iwantmymtv1980]

16 seasons and you couldnt do anything with it except embarras Michigan? What are you going to do Rich when your new bosses turn on you like mexican police on a rubber hose Hianis? Its going to be great when I turn on espn and hear them say that Michigan Fired you. Of course it will be another year because they dont want to admit that they made a mistake. I speak for All West Virginians when I say "FUCK YOU RICH"! When this is done you MIGHT get a coaching job at some High School out west!

[iwantmymtv1980]

What a shame! Rich was some what a good coach at WVU. But he turned on his own state. Even his home town of "Grant Town" put up signs saying "Stay Out Rich". Im glad that he is screwing up michigan's football program. I would call in Instant Karma. For Rich and the people who talked him into leaving WVU. He acts like we should care? What a dumb ass! Now its effecting his mental thoughts. Rich..you look like shit! and guess what... after this year..I would say you wont be coaching anything again!

[Playboyy1985]

1-7 in Big 10 in his 2nd Season 3-9 overall in his first Season Can't defend that Being from Miami I hate Ohio State so i need Michigan to be good Go get Jim Harbaugh

[dustomatic1974]

Uh, Carr had such a great defense, they gave up 34 points and LOST to Appalachian State...

RR has won everywhere he's ever been, and done it convincingly. He's won 10 conference titles in 16 years, and he only had Pat White for 4, so there goes that reason.