Michigan football running backs coach Tony Alford, who spent previous nine years at Ohio State, said decision to join Wolverines and leave Buckeyes was a no-brainer
Throughout the history of the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry, there's been a handful of coaches and players who have participated on both sides. Most notably, legendary Michigan head coachRunning backs coachis the latest such example. After nine seasons at Ohio State, Alford left Columbus to join U-M head coachand the Wolverines as they begin their quest to defend their 2023 national championship.
Alford has moved around throughout his coaching career, but has mostly stayed in the tri-state area. Prior to Michigan and Ohio State, Alford also spent time at Notre Dame as a receivers and running backs coach. As one could imagine, Alford's decision to leave Ohio State for Michigan was met with ill-will by the Buckeye faithful, while the Wolverine fanbase relished in the fact Moore had swiped a coach away from OSU's"I think it was time," he said. "I mean, for everyone. I was their nine years I think that it was just time for a change with both parties.
Alford's move from Columbus to Ann Arbor will add just another layer to the annual meeting on the gridiron between the Buckeyes and Wolverines. 'The Game' is certainly an important on for the running backs coach.
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