COLUMBUS, Ohio – No matter what the future holds for Michigan coach Brady Hoke, the Wolverines’ loss to Minnesota certainly looked like a low point of his tenure.
Not only is Hoke taking heat for the team’s 30-14 defeat at the hands of Minnesota Saturday, but he is also being criticized for his handling of quarterback Shane Morris after the sophomore took a violent hit in the fourth quarter.
Already suffering from a leg injury, Morris visibly wobbled while leaving the field after taking the hit.
Hoke issued a statement through the university’s athletic department defending the decision to send Morris back into the game. According to the statement, Morris “was evaluated by our experienced athletic trainers and team physicians, and we’re confident proper medical decisions were made.”
Hoke said players’ safety is a top priority.
The Golden Gophers’ victory Saturday was the second straight home loss for the Wolverines amid mounting speculation about Hoke’s job status. Michigan again looked overwhelmed at times on offense.