Michigan seemed set to keep linebackers coach Anthony Campanile before (out of left field) Campanile took an assistant coach job with the Miami Dolphins.

Everyone thought U-M was going to keep him after Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano hired Robb Smith Tuesday — Campanile was their first choice — and yes, this is a blow.

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THURSDAY THOUGHTS: CAMPANILE, HOOPS DEFENSE, DWUMFOUR AND MORE

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