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W. Va. DJ silenced for support of UM: Radio host enthused by Rodriguez's move to Big Ten

Associated Press

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- A Charleston disc jockey was yanked off the air Wednesday morning after listeners complained of hearing too much "Hail! Hail! to Michigan."
Coach Kidd, a Michigan native who co-hosts a morning show on Electric 102.7 FM, was warned three times to ratchet down his enthusiasm over former West Virginia University football coach Rich Rodriguez's decision to become head coach at the University of Michigan, said program manager Wade Hill.
"Basically, it boils down to insubordination," Hill said. "He was just taking it a little too far."
Coach Kidd was taken off the air after playing the Wolverines' fight song, The Victors, for a fourth time Wednesday morning.
Hill said listeners complained that his over-the-top support of Rodriguez's decision was disrespectful to the state.
Coach Kidd said he was willing to do whatever it takes to return to the air, including apologizing for his actions.
"I'm not afraid for my job because I know I'm not going to lose my job," Coach Kidd told WCHS-TV.
Hill said he plans to meet with Coach Kidd later Wednesday to try to resolve the situation.