Miller added, "I am going to be around the (Michigan) coaches a lot and very early," he said.

Rodriguez was rumored to be let go as Michigan coach on January 4, 2011.

Heyliger, who played for the Wolverines from 1935-37, also won national titles as Michigan coach in 1951, 1952, 1953, 1955 and 1956.

Lloyd Carr, the Michigan coach, says he recognizes the polls for what they are.

But the 60-year-old Michigan coach, who announced Dec. 13 that he was leaving his position after 21 seasons, had some cause for anger.

Whenever the future is brought up, Fisher talks as if he will be the Michigan coach.

No flags were thrown on the play despite the entrance of Michigan coaches onto the field.

Even the conservative Michigan coach, Lloyd Carr, called for change.

"That wasn't like us," the Michigan coach said.

Lloyd Carr, the Michigan coach, called it the pivotal moment of the game.