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Michigan Coach Brady Hoke's Father, John Hoke, Dies

John Hoke, the father of Michigan football coach Brady Hoke, passed away on Monday at the age of 80, according to The Detroit Free Press.

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Athletic director Dave Brandon tweeted Tuesday night: "A sad time for Michigan athletics-John Hoke has passed away. Our prayers & condolences to Brady, Laura, Kelly & the entire Hoke family."

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John Hoke played football for Woody Hayes at Miami (Ohio) and was a teammate of Bo Schembechler. Brady Hoke was at Schembechler Hall on Tuesday when the Wolverines were practicing but did not speak to reporters.

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More on the Michigan Wolverines can be found at Maize N Brew.

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