Michigan's Hoke pounds fist talking about Ohio State

[madinmaryland]

ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- Brady Hoke set the tone for a new era of Michigan football with his mouth and fist, pounding the lectern with each word when asked about the suddenly lopsided rivalry with Ohio State.

"It's like none other in football," Hoke said when he introduced as the leader of college football's winningest team Wednesday, a week after Rich Rodriguez was fired. "Being engaged in that battle for eight years and growing up in the state, you knew Bo and Woody and the great fights they had. It is the most important game on that schedule. Not that the others aren't important, but it is the most important game on that schedule. "It's almost personal."

The late, great coaches of the stories programs - Michigan's Bo Schembechler and Ohio State's Woody Hayes - likely would've loved the passion that poured out of Hoke when he landed his dream job.

"I think my dad is probably as happy as anybody right now," Shemy Schembechler said with a smile after attending Hoke's news conference. "This is an exciting day for Michigan."

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We'll see...

[RockaFowler]

1. I hope it works out

I miss the old rivalry. The last second wins by either team. The last few years have been awful to watch as a Michigan Fan. The games haven't been that close lately . . .

[LisaM]

2. It's gonna be great!

I was rooting for him to get the job and I already love his energy!