I'll start this by saying, I want Michigan to succeed, therefore I want RR to succeed. Part of the problem if I were to admit he's not likely to turn things around next year so maybe he should be fired now (not that I'm quite ready to say that) - is the havoc this would reap on the program. More kids leaving, another coaching search, players that might not fit the next guy's system, Michigan didn't give him time, etc...
As strange as it sounds, if the "practice scandal" is enough to get him fired, it would at least alleviate the "M didn't give him a chance" problem, and potentially keep some of the players in the program as well - they could also blame RR for their losses.
Obviously, if this were to occur, I'd somehow want the scandal to be enough to get him fired yet not enough to elicit any "real" punishment from the NCAA. What would I do to my database regarding forfeited wins? Also, we'd need to have a coach basically already signed. And I think that coach needs to be Jim Harbaugh.
Showing posts with label scandal. Show all posts
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Monday, August 31, 2009
WTKA and the scandal
I often listen to the some of the WTKA morning show while I am doing work on the computer in the evening. I listened for about 5 minutes and had to turn it off. It is one thing to have some homer tendancies and to think the Freep appears to have a vendatta against M or RR. It is another to make that vendetta an actual purpose for existence and making M some innocent victim in this.
On the other side, I read one blog that compared RR's interpretation of NCAA rules regarding practice with his interpretation of his WVU contract when he thought he didn't have to pay back all of that money. There are idiots on both sides.
Look, if rules were broken, let's find out and get rid of who is responsible. If they weren't we'll find that out, too, and the Freep's (and Rosenberg's and Snyder's) credibility will be hit hard as M fans look at it. Next story would be less important.
And stop talking about the whiny athletes and how they don't want to work hard. That is not what this story is about. The story is about 1) (possibly) breaking the rules and 2) RR clearly not having the full backing of someone (fans, players, alumni, AD staffers?).
I had said RR would leave after 6 years. I'm not saying it will happen sooner, but this could be the kind of thing that will force him to split.
WTKA would do the entire story what it deserves if they just talk about the game this week.
On the other side, I read one blog that compared RR's interpretation of NCAA rules regarding practice with his interpretation of his WVU contract when he thought he didn't have to pay back all of that money. There are idiots on both sides.
Look, if rules were broken, let's find out and get rid of who is responsible. If they weren't we'll find that out, too, and the Freep's (and Rosenberg's and Snyder's) credibility will be hit hard as M fans look at it. Next story would be less important.
And stop talking about the whiny athletes and how they don't want to work hard. That is not what this story is about. The story is about 1) (possibly) breaking the rules and 2) RR clearly not having the full backing of someone (fans, players, alumni, AD staffers?).
I had said RR would leave after 6 years. I'm not saying it will happen sooner, but this could be the kind of thing that will force him to split.
WTKA would do the entire story what it deserves if they just talk about the game this week.
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You do sound like a homer, but I do agree that there easily could some activity from someone from inside the AD or an alum or something who doesn't like RR and wants as much negative press as possible.
Also, there is clearly still players (former and current) who don't like RR.
I want this to go away until the season is over. If he did something wrong, fire him. If not, then shut up. I suspect the NCAA will do nothing. I hope it isn't just wishful thinking.
Prediction: Steve Breaston will not start for Michigan this week.
Also, there is clearly still players (former and current) who don't like RR.
I want this to go away until the season is over. If he did something wrong, fire him. If not, then shut up. I suspect the NCAA will do nothing. I hope it isn't just wishful thinking.
Prediction: Steve Breaston will not start for Michigan this week.
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I don't want to come off sounding like a homer, but I am beginning to feel that the Freep has a vendetta against RR. There is no question in my mind that this article came out now for as much "shock value" as possible.
I also think this points towards more evidence of a split camp in Fort Schembechler. I could easily see that someone who isn't happy with RR or his non-Bo lineage helped make this story happen.
We rally need the season to start so people can start writing about actual football games...
I also think this points towards more evidence of a split camp in Fort Schembechler. I could easily see that someone who isn't happy with RR or his non-Bo lineage helped make this story happen.
We rally need the season to start so people can start writing about actual football games...
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Scandal again
Listening to 97.1 and I am amazed at the number of people calling in to Fithian and saying one of two things:
1) Everybody does it and if you want to win you have to do it
2) Players are whining for having to work hard
I have two things to say:
1) Cheating is cheating. If M cheated, then RR needs to be fired.
2) I'm not convinced M cheated.
1) Everybody does it and if you want to win you have to do it
2) Players are whining for having to work hard
I have two things to say:
1) Cheating is cheating. If M cheated, then RR needs to be fired.
2) I'm not convinced M cheated.
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A few things I was thinking:
1) I hate this has been brought up and will be in the news when games should be in the news.
2) How did this come up? Was the Freep trying to find something, or are players that disgruntled? What players would tell the media without it being sought out? If the players truly care enough to tell the press, why aren't they telling the NCAA instead? I'm suspicious about the validity in that regard.
3) Assuming the accusations are valid, why did it happen? Did RR do this at WVU and the players, for whatever reason, didn't tell anyone because they were either (1) too enraptured/scared to go against RR or (2) Lloyd recruits are more likely to tell because they are either lazy or honest. If RR didn't do it at WVU, then why do it now. Does he feel that much more pressure at M?
4) Until I hear that the NCAA is investigating, I don't think there is anything to be concerned about. And even after they are investigating, I'm not convinced they are going to find anything. How do you prove that a coach demands you to be at a voluntary practices unless there is proof of the coach saying such a thing. Perception of what is expected is in the eye of the beholder. Now, if someone on the staff actually outwardly told players to be places at certain times, then ouch.
5) The 'every school does it' argument is going to drive me crazy. If I hear that from any official person, then RR and the entire staff needs to be fired. Of course, only stupid fans say things that stupid
1) I hate this has been brought up and will be in the news when games should be in the news.
2) How did this come up? Was the Freep trying to find something, or are players that disgruntled? What players would tell the media without it being sought out? If the players truly care enough to tell the press, why aren't they telling the NCAA instead? I'm suspicious about the validity in that regard.
3) Assuming the accusations are valid, why did it happen? Did RR do this at WVU and the players, for whatever reason, didn't tell anyone because they were either (1) too enraptured/scared to go against RR or (2) Lloyd recruits are more likely to tell because they are either lazy or honest. If RR didn't do it at WVU, then why do it now. Does he feel that much more pressure at M?
4) Until I hear that the NCAA is investigating, I don't think there is anything to be concerned about. And even after they are investigating, I'm not convinced they are going to find anything. How do you prove that a coach demands you to be at a voluntary practices unless there is proof of the coach saying such a thing. Perception of what is expected is in the eye of the beholder. Now, if someone on the staff actually outwardly told players to be places at certain times, then ouch.
5) The 'every school does it' argument is going to drive me crazy. If I hear that from any official person, then RR and the entire staff needs to be fired. Of course, only stupid fans say things that stupid
Saturday, August 29, 2009
M Scandal
Though I'm not really convinced there is a lot of substance in the accusations, this is not good for RR. I just want this season to start and see if we have a reason to care. I didn't really buy that this good be RR's last season, but this new story makes me wonder. Win, please. We'll talk later about your future.
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