Brady Hoke fired at Univ. of Mich.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Brady Hoke is out after four years at Michigan.

Interim athletic director Jim Hackett made the announcement today after weeks of speculation about Hoke's future.

"I wanted to make sure that Brady received adequate time to exhibit the results that would come from his effort, and I believe that Brady and our coaching staff had enough time to produce those results and unfortunately they are not there," said Hackett, who took over as AD last month. "In the end, I feel that moving in a different direction is the right decision."

Hoke did not return a message left seeking comment. In a statement provided by the school, he thanked his players and said he would miss them.

"I feel very fortunate to have been an assistant and head coach at the University of Michigan," said Brady Hoke. "I will always support the university and this football program."