Brady Hoke received a flurry of support from his players the day he was fired as head coach at Michigan after four years on the job.
Hoke was canned Tuesday amid a 5-7 season that included losses to rivals Ohio State, Notre Dame and Michigan State. His record declined in every season he was head coach following an 11-2 debut in 2011.
Below are the supportive tweets Hoke received from many of his players.
Quarterback Shane Morris:
— Shane Morris (@ShaneMorris_7) December 2, 2014
Wide receiver Jack Wangler:
It may have not been perfect, but I couldn't thank Coach Hoke enough for all that he's done. I love him to death and wish him all the best
— jack wangler (@J_Wangler16) December 2, 2014
Tight end Jake Butt:
Love coach hoke and the rest of this staff. Wouldn't be half the player or man without them and for that I'm forever grateful
— jake butt (@JBooty_88) December 2, 2014
Sad day. Coach Hoke gave me a chance when no one else would..Thank you for that Coach. Literally wouldn't be playing at the UofM w/o him.
— D.R.A.K.E. (@DRAKEington) December 2, 2014
Linebacker Desmond Morgan:
Will never have one bad thing to say about coach Hoke. Can't thank such a great man enough for the way he impacted my life.
— Desmond Morgan (@D_Morgan48) December 2, 2014
Even though his players appeared to love him, Hoke was unsuccessful and deserved to be fired. Michigan can do a lot better and needs a coach that will have the program at the top of the Big Ten again.
