LIVONIA, Mich. -- Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez fought back tears, talking about the toll his job has taken on his family, and used passages from the Bible and a Josh Groban song during an emotional address that closed the team's banquet.
He cited Hebrews, talking about the faith he had in program's direction, and talked about how Groban's "You Raise Me Up," inspires him before having it played. Rodriguez, his wife, Rita, Brandon and players stood on risers with their hands held above their heads as the song blared in the ballroom.
I'm sure that's the type of music that a bunch of 19-22 year old young men like to listen to when getting themselves amped up to play football. "Hey guys I'm tired of listening to Pantera's Cowboys From Hell, let's play some Josh Groban before the game this week".
