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Posted at 9:43 a.m., Sunday, December 16, 2007

CFB: Michigan hires West Virginia's Rodriguez as coach

By LARRY LAGE
AP Sports Writer

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan has hired West Virginia's Rich Rodriguez as its next football coach following a search that featured two other top prospects deciding to stay put.

Rodriguez, whose No. 11 Mountaineers are preparing for their second BCS game in three seasons, will take over Michigan's program from Lloyd Carr, Michigan athletic department spokesman Bruce Madej said today.

Carr announced his retirement Nov. 19 after 13 seasons.

Michigan plans to introduce Rodriguez at a news conference Monday morning, Madej said. Rodriguez, who has a 60-26 record at West Virginia, led the Mountaineers (10-2) to their fourth Big East title in five seasons.

Carr plans to coach the Wolverines in the Capital One Bowl on Jan. 1 against No. 9 Florida.