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Posted on Thu, Jan 14, 2010 : 1:02 p.m.

Report: Skip Holtz next football coach at South Florida

By AnnArbor.com Staff

South Florida hired East Carolina's Skip Holtz to coach its football team, FanHouse.com reported today.

Holtz, who compiled a 38-27 record at East Carolina. Holtz will replace Jim Leavitt, who was fired earlier this month after an internal investigation concluded that he grabbed a player by the throat and slapped him.

Michigan offensive coordinator and associate head coach Calvin Magee was rumored to be among the candidates for the position.

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InRichRodWeTrust

Thu, Jan 14, 2010 : 1:50 p.m.

I'm very happy about this. We really need as much continuity as possible. It could be one positive among Michigan football, unlike a lot of programs lately.

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