These two coaches will definitely get to know each other over the next couple years. Brady Hoke, former San Diego State head coach was hired Wednesday, January 12th as Michigan's new head coach, taking over after Rich Rodriguez was let go. Brady Hoke was hired based the success he has endured at his previous head coaching stops: Ball State and San Diego State. Also, Hoke was proclaimed a "Michigan Man" by not only growing up a Michigan fan, but also because he was an assistant coach in Ann Arbor from 1995 to 2002. Hoke and Brian Kelly will be facing off in the years to come in the annual rivalry between Notre Dame and Michigan, so how do these two newly appointed coaches stack up against each other?
Kelly and Hoke already have a little bit of history between them. Both coached at Grand Valley State: Hoke as the defensive line coach in 1983, Kelly as graduate assistant and assistant coach from 1987 to 1989, then head coach from 1991 to 2003. Both coaches would eventually end up head coaching at schools in the MAC conference: Kelly at Central Michigan and Hoke at Ball State. During the 2004, 2005, and 2006 seasons these two coaches squared off against each other; Kelly winning each time.
2004- CMU 41 - BSU 40
2005- CMU 31 - BSU 24
2006- CMU 18 - BSU 7
Currently, Kelly is 3-0 when coaching against Hoke.
When comparing overall Division 1A records, Kelly's is more impressive.
Kelly - 61-27, total 88 games
Hoke - 47-50, total 97 games
This matchup will be a good one to watch in future. Both coaches have done great jobs at turning their programs around to become successful and competitive.
If you ask me, after looking at the numbers, I'm very pleased that Notre Dame has Brian Kelly coaching on their sidelines.
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