[samson81]

Michigan wants a Michigan guy with ties to the program.

Hoke is/was a "Michigan Man". That should never again be a part of the criteria for coaching at Michigan. I think Rich Rodriguez would have gotten them on track if given another year or two, but he wasn't a "Michigan Man". Seems to be doing just fine at Arizona.

As crazy as it sounds, Stoops to Michigan would be a good hire for both parties, IMO. Despite the collapse this season, the Cats showed substantial improvement from 2013. All most people will remember about 2014 is the way it ended, but anyone who actually watched the games can see they're headed in the right direction. Kentucky is just so far behind the 8 ball in the SEC it'll be hard to catch up. Michigan doesn't have as much ground to make up in the BIG10.