Michigan hires former Syracuse coach Greg Robinson as defensive coordinator

Last Updated on January 20, 2009 11:00 pm by Anthony Rome

UM Hires Robinson

Ann Arbor, MIMichigan has hired Greg Robinson as its defensive coordinator.

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The former coach at Syracuse, fired in November after going 10-37 in four seasons, replaces Scott Shafer.
Shafer resigned in mid-December after his first season with the Wolverines. He coordinated a defense that gave up 347 points, the most in school history.
The team finished 3-9 in 2008, Rich Rodriguez’s first year as Michigan’s head coach.

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Posted: 1/21/09 1:30AM ET