Michigan was up 14-10 and the offense was looking good. Then Mississippi State made adjustments and it was all Mississippi State after that. AAAAAAAALL Mississippi State. To the tune of 52-14. Denard Robinson Robinson was 27-41 for 256 yards with 2 TDs and a pick. He rushed 11 times for 56 yards. As Mississippi State's lead grew though Robinson's running was limited and he tried to do more with his arm. Mississippi State allowed nothing. Michigan had 85 rushing yards, including Robinson's total. They became one-dimensional. They couldn't move the ball. Michigan's defense was totally pounded to dust, giving up 491 yards of offense.
I'm not convinced that Rich Rodriguez would lose his job automatically if Michigan lost the game. However they got pounded. The team seemed like it quit pretty much. There were a couple pass drops that would have been touchdowns.
Knowing that their coach's job may be on the line, the team didn't come out inspired or fired up. The coaching staff couldn't come up with a way to slow down a Mississippi State offense that isn't exactly overwhelming, even with a month to watch film. Given what could be at stake both facts are troubling. At this point I do believe Rodriguez is going to lose his job. Like the game announcers said, if that was the last statement or last thing for the Michigan AD to look at and consider as he makes his decision, it was not a positive last taste.
There are some NFL teams that are interested in Jim Harbaugh, and Stanford extended his contract with a raise, but I think Michigan will throw a big money offer to Harbaugh to see if he'll accept. Brady Hoke, head coach at San Diego State and former Michigan assistant, is also a hot commodity now.
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