UM: Athletic Donations

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The Detroit Free Press reports that donations to the University of Michigan athletic department, including donations required for premium seating at Michigan Stadium, had increased 22% by the end of May, compared to the previous year. The article notes that the increase began soon after UM hired Brady Hoke to replace Rich Rodriguez as its football coach. A UM spokesman downplayed the connection, while some fans indicate otherwise, like Mike Warren of Grand Rapids: “Me and some friends were actually talking about getting some of those club seats, but they sold out before we got them. We weren’t going to do it if RichRod was still there, but I think Brady is going to turn this whole program around.” [Source]