Forcier No Longer With Michigan

By Justin Worsley,

Michigan athletic director Dave Brandon announced that sophomore quarterback Tate Forcier was no longer with the program on Wednesday during new head coach Brady Hoke's introductory press conference.

Forcier was ruled academically ineligible during the Wolverines 52-14 loss to Mississippi State.

During the 2009 season, Forcier was named the starting quarterback by then head coach Rich Rodriguez. He was only the third quarterback in school history to be the opening day starter as a true freshman.

The Wolverines began the season successful under Forcier, going 4-0 for the first time since 2006, however, the team struggled for the rest of the year and finished 5-7.

Forcier found himself on the second-team offense during the annual Michigan Spring Game. Fellow sophomore quarterback Denard Robinson replaced Forcier as the starter.

Robinson went on to start opening day and took college football by storm, creating hype as a Heisman Trophy contender. During the Wolverines opening day win over UConn, Forcier was seen on the sidelines sulking in the game's closing minutes. The following Monday, reports came out that Forcier was possibly seeking a transfer.

Forcier did stay at the school, however, and continued to serve as Robinson's backup. The 20-year-old is not enrolled at the university this semester.

In eight games last year, Forcier passed for 597 yards, four touchdowns and four interceptions.