Tate Forcier says he's leaving Michigan

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    Former Michigan quarterback Tate Forcier, who started for the Wolverines in 2009 before slipping on the depth chart and in the classroom, is leaving the school.

    "Its time for me to go," Forcier wrote on Twitter late Wednesday. Messages seeking comment were left with Forcier and his father on Thursday.

    Forcier, a sophomore, backed up Denard Robinson in eight games last season. He was ruled academically ineligible to play in the Jan. 1 Gator Bowl.

    Michigan athletic director Dave Brandon said last week that Forcier was no longer with the program as he introduced coach Brady Hoke as Rich Rodriguez's successor.

    "I hate acting like I'm dodging questions," Brandon said Jan. 12 when asked about Forcier's status. "But there are certain limitations as to what I can talk about relative to any student's academic status with the university."

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