Tony Alford, Michigan's new RB coach, highlights the toughness and staff-player alignment at Wolverines after leaving Ohio State. Alford feels reinvigorated by the move to Ann Arbor, citing the need for a change. He has a strong relationship with RB Donovan Edwards, who reminds him of his success against Ohio State. Alford's hiring was praised for his recruiting skills and Ohio relationships.
Michigan’s hiring of RBs coach Tony Alford was praised due in large part to his recruiting chops. He discussed his philosophy there and the strength of his relationships in Ohio on Wednesday: https://t.co/o0ude4ojq8 https://t.co/HZvoY22IYB
Michigan takeaways: Tony Alford embracing 'a little weird' Ohio State-to-Michigan jump https://t.co/0nPgDWUmvI
Remember when Donovan Edwards torched Ohio State for 216 yards and 2 TDs? Edwards does, and he lets Tony Alford know about it 'every day.' "He’s quick to tell me pretty much daily. ‘Coach, I’ve never lost to you." Alford dishes on his RB room: https://t.co/ZtvaiLYzoJ https://t.co/zlOu3ZE8GO
Decked out in blue, Tony Alford spoke to the media for the first time since making the jump from Ohio State to Michigan. There was no public criticism of his former employer ("the people that need to know, they know") but he said a change was needed. https://t.co/fpMRbVKlKU
It was Michigan RBs coach Tony Alford's turn to take the podium today, who admitted he may have hit at ceiling at Ohio State, but has been reinvigorated by the jump to Ann Arbor. "That’s nobody’s fault... Nine years is a long time." STORY: https://t.co/P00vM8FJNp https://t.co/KcRjzyv3Ad
Michigan RB coach Tony Alford on what has stood out the most since joining the Wolverines after nine years at Ohio State: - The toughness - The alignment of the staff and players