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Former Michigan standout LaMarr Woodley signs long-term deal with Steelers

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Topic of how Rich Rodriguez treated former players remains a sensitive one for former members of Michigan football team

Some former Michigan players say ex-Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez and his staff did a good job of reaching out to alumni of the program.

When Rich Rodriguez first took over the Michigan football program, LaMarr Woodley wondered how an outsider would handle the legions of former Wolverines who remain active alumni.

He didn’t wait long for an answer.

“The first thing he said was I want all the alumni to come back, because this is home to them,” Woodley said. “Rich and Mike Barwis, they always took the time for the former players.”

A month after Rodriguez’s three-year tenure ended, the topic of how he treated former players remains a sensitive one.

Maxim magazine: LaMarr Woodley: Maxim magazine intern? Ex-Michigan football star goofs with the staff

Check in on Maxim magazine's website today, and you'll find the usual content aimed at men. Cheerleaders on trampolines, Lindsay Lohan photos and something titled "hottest women with tattoos."

The unusual? Former Michigan football star and Pittsburgh Steelers LaMarr Woodley linebacker is featured in a 12-photo spread that details his two-day "internship." There's also a four-minute video.

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Former Michigan football star LaMarr Woodley added to Pro Bowl roster

LaMarr Woodley, who played for the Michigan football team 2003-2006, is headed to the Pro Bowl, The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

Woodley, a linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers, was added to the AFC roster for Sunday's Pro Bowl because of injuries to Houston's Brian Cushing. Woodley had 13.5 sacks for the Steelers this season.

Associated Press: The Pittsburgh Steelers' Michigan connection celebrates

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker and former Michigan football player LaMarr Woodley (56) celebrates in the end zone after recovering a fumble by Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre and returning it 77 yards for a touchdown on Sunday. Also celebrating is Ryan Mundy, who played a portion of his college career at Michigan. The Steelers won 27-17. (Photo: Associated Press)

Meandering through the maize (and blue): At least one writer wants to see the coaches' poll go away

At least one writer wants to see the coaches poll eliminated from the Bowl Championship Series discussion.

John Henderson, a columnist for the Denver Post, writes from Texas about Bob Stoops' decision to vote in this year's coaches' poll - part of the way college football decides who plays in the national championship game.

He's doing it to give the Sooners a say. This doesn't sit well with Henderson, even though it's how it's gone seemingly forever in college football. And Michigan coach Lloyd Carr explained on Friday that the coaches are not going to give up that power lightly.