Michigan AD says QB Tate Forcier not with program
University of Michigan Athletic Director Dave Brandon, right, watches as new head football coach Brady Hoke addresses the media during a news conference in Ann Arbor, Mich., Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011. Hoke becomes the 19th coach in the 131-year history of Michigan football and arrives in Ann Arbor after spending the past eight seasons as a head coach at Ball State and San Diego State. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan athletic director Dave Brandon says quarterback Tate Forcier is no longer with the program.
Brandon made the announcement during a news conference Wednesday after introducing Brady Hoke as the new coach for college football’s winningest team.
Forcier was academically ineligible to play for the Wolverines in the Gator Bowl. Brandon says he can’t talk about any student’s academic status with the school.
Messages seeking comment were left with Forcier and his father.
Forcier backed up Denard Robinson last season after starting ahead of him when they were both freshmen during the 2009 season. Forcier threw for 2,647 yards with 17 touchdowns and 10 interceptions in 20 games.
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