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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Our View: BLM caught in the middle over forest policy ... Are smoky skies the new normal for the Rogue Valley? ... Since You Asked: 1983 building collapse affected three businesses ... Our View: BLM caught in the middle over forest policy ... Are smoky skies the new normal for the Rogue Valley? ... Since You Asked: 1983 building collapse affected three businesses ... COLLEGE FOOTBALL Michigan fires Hoke after four years Comment By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Dec. 3, 2014 at 2:00 AM By The Associated Press Posted Dec. 3, 2014 at 2:00 AM » Social News ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The quote became symbolic of Brady Hoke's attitude, and the promise his tenure as Michigan's coach seemed to offer. "This is Michigan, for God's sakes," he said shortly after being hired in 2011. Lately, Michigan has looked like just another program, and that's a major reason why the Wolverines will have new leadership next season. Hoke was fired Tuesday after Michigan stumbled to a 5-7 record and missed the postseason in his fourth year at the helm. Interim athletic director Jim Hackett's announcement ended weeks of speculation over Hoke's future and put one of college football's most storied programs in the market for a new coach. "This was not an easy decision," Hackett said. "He's really earned the respect of all, as being a values-centered coach. We need more men like him in sport today." Hoke's record, however, fell well short of Michigan's standards. He went 31-20 with the Wolverines, and the team declined steadily after an 11-2 mark in his first season. Hired after the tumultuous tenure of Rich Rodriguez, Hoke was supposed to help Michigan regain its place among college football's elite, and his familiarity with the program's culture and tradition helped make the initial transition a successful one. But after going to the Sugar Bowl in Hoke's first season, the Wolverines slowly slipped back into mediocrity, and they were among the Big Ten's also-rans this year. "I believe that Brady had enough time to produce results, and they're just not there today," Hackett said. "Therefore I believe it's time to make this transition." After problems on the offensive line derailed the 2013 campaign, turnovers did Michigan in this year, all the way to the final game, when the Wolverines lost 42-28 to rival Ohio State on Saturday. Hoke's arrival was supposed to mean a return to smash-mouth football after three years of Rodriguez's spread system, and while Michigan did play well defensively at times this season, the mistake-prone Wolverines weren't much of a threat on the other side of the ball. "I feel very fortunate to have been an assistant and head coach at the University of Michigan. I will always support the university and this football program," Hoke said in a statement. "I want to thank all of the sons that played for our teams and appreciate the commitment that our coaches and support staff made to the program every day. I will miss the relationships that I've been fortunate enough to make within this university and community." By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted Dec. 3, 2014 at 2:00 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501