Brady Hoke Named the New Michigan Coach

After Les Miles turned them down today, Michigan has officially hired San Diego State coach and former Michigan assistant Brady Hoke. Via M Go Blue:

University of Michigan athletic director Dave Brandon announced today (Tuesday, Jan. 11) the hiring of Brady Hoke as the 19th coach in the 131-year history of Michigan football. Hoke arrives in Ann Arbor after spending the past eight seasons as a head coach at Ball State (2003-08) and San Diego State (2009-10).

"We are pleased to announce the hiring of Brady," said Brandon. "He is a terrific coach and will be a great ambassador and leader for our football program. We look forward to having him build a championship program on the field and in the classroom."

Hoke spent eight seasons in Ann Arbor before embarking on his head coaching career. He mentored the Wolverines defensive line all eight seasons, a group that helped Michigan rank annually among the nation's best in rushing and total defense. Hoke coached three linemen to All-America honors during his tenure -- William Carr (1996), Glen Steele (1997) and Rob Renes (1999) -- and had five players earn first-team All-Big Ten accolades.

I love this hiring. I certainly love it more than the Randy Edsall hiring at Maryland. Hoke is a defensive minded coach who isn't afraid of hiring offensive coordinators, who are great at their jobs, and letting them do their job. He'll rebuild this program like he did at Ball State and San Diego State. Jason Whitlock and myself love this hiring. Congrats RJBO on your new coach.