tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980010523927297374.post8388898112795961485..comments2023-11-02T03:56:06.817-04:00Comments on FeinsteinOnTheBrink: NCAA issues – Michigan concludes its investigation; Why Washington won’t get Super BowlJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10418812412651310398noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980010523927297374.post-15048512909408563062010-05-27T14:17:54.075-04:002010-05-27T14:17:54.075-04:00As a Michigan alum, it has saddened me to watch th...As a Michigan alum, it has saddened me to watch their descent going all the way back to the Fab Five (where kids were on a booster's payroll, then Webber perjured himself regarding it). <br /><br />Inducing Rich Rod to breach his contract at WVa took generations of Michigan tradition and chucked it in the trash. The only thing worse than his pathetic record is knowing that if he had managed to win a Big 10 title he undoubtedly would have demanded a new deal or moved on to whichever "bigger fool" would have wanted him.<br /><br />Stand by for the newer, larger, greedier Michigan Stadium to reopen with club seating, luxury suites, and all the other amenities the Rich Rod crowd demand.<br /><br />This alum is now a member of the NONE Club (Not One Nickel, Ever)PMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03574929305971234931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980010523927297374.post-36529185868721354712010-05-26T21:25:23.370-04:002010-05-26T21:25:23.370-04:00Michigan knowingly broke the rules, but so does vi...Michigan knowingly broke the rules, but so does virtually every team in college football today. They justify it, just like Lou Holtz did, by trying to judge which rules are really bad to break and which rules just aren't all that important. The reason they do this is simple--they'll get the benefit that breaking the rule provided, but ultimately suffer no real punishment. The issue here isn't Michigan, it's the NCAA. Until they really start punishing teams, even for minor infractions, they'll keep happening. The NCAA should follow the lead of the NFL when it comes to breaking the rules.<br /><br />The other issue facing Michigan is that Rich R. apparently has no loyalty or control in his organization. When the whistle-blowers are current and former players, they blow the whistle because they despise the coach. There's no other reason. He's a good coach, not great, but his days in Michigan are numbered. 2 more seasons is the best he'll get before getting fired.John Gravesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980010523927297374.post-51532828192712143702010-05-26T19:36:09.919-04:002010-05-26T19:36:09.919-04:00Regardless of Kelvin's legacy in Norman, did C...Regardless of Kelvin's legacy in Norman, did Capel recruit Tiny Gallon, and was JC the HC when a booster wired TG 5K in cash? This is very similar to what got Eddie Sutton canned at UK.<br /><br />I like Capel (despite the Duke connection), and was very surprised when this news broke. Disappointing.Mr. Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14569678172337776306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980010523927297374.post-40529330893401760102010-05-26T16:32:49.958-04:002010-05-26T16:32:49.958-04:00Mr X:
re: your comment about Oklahoma being run by...Mr X:<br />re: your comment about Oklahoma being run by former Duke player and inferring that was the cause of the sanctions. <br /><br />Yes, current coach is Jeff Capel from Duke. But sanctions are a result of Kelvin Sampson's time at Oklahoma. Get your facts clear before posting, please.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980010523927297374.post-65018177461438377662010-05-26T16:24:03.748-04:002010-05-26T16:24:03.748-04:00John, I expected a little more 'investigation&...John, I expected a little more 'investigation' into the Michigan issue from you than regurgitating the sloppy reporting from the Detroit Free Press.jaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07922516472696301107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980010523927297374.post-91282583713814632982010-05-26T14:20:03.079-04:002010-05-26T14:20:03.079-04:00This NY Superbowl move is just another piece of ev...This NY Superbowl move is just another piece of evidence that Fidel Goddell does not care about the on-field product of the game. Now he's asking the players to play in the biggest game of the year under conditions that could easily take away what they do best?<br /><br />From this to different rules for the playoffs, to part-time old men referees, to the potential work stoppage on his watch next year.....I mean c'mon, give me a break.<br /><br />But Goddell sure took care of those FOOTBALL PLAYERS who didn't meet his standards. What planet does he think he's working on?<br /><br />The angry side of me wants to wish a blizzard on NY that day, but wait, I'm a serious football guy who invests many hours into each season. I don't want to see the championship screwed up because of complete disregard for the game itself....such leadership.ARCstatsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980010523927297374.post-53793559592511444362010-05-26T11:54:53.187-04:002010-05-26T11:54:53.187-04:00"at least you aren't Oklahoma (major bask..."at least you aren't Oklahoma (major basketball rules problems)" a team run by a former Duke player.<br /><br />A Super Bowl is just what DC needs in February to further clog up the beltway.Mr. Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14569678172337776306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980010523927297374.post-31435741037493464452010-05-26T11:47:23.159-04:002010-05-26T11:47:23.159-04:00Glen - no consolation, but at least you aren't...Glen - no consolation, but at least you aren't Oklahoma (major basketball rules problems) or Kansas (ticket scalping scandal in ath dept) this morning? Doesn't make it better, and it isn't an excuse, but sometimes its alright to not be bad as the next guy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980010523927297374.post-63013227243554886712010-05-26T10:49:15.748-04:002010-05-26T10:49:15.748-04:00The saddest part of your blog, to this Michigan al...The saddest part of your blog, to this Michigan alum and fan is "Which probably doesn’t make Michigan different than anyone else playing big time college football." That's the problem - we used to be a little different at least. We obviously cared a lot about winning - let's face it, nobody plays big-time sports without caring a lot about winning. But other things mattered as well - character of the players (Carr routinely dismissed players who had serious or even semi-serious transgressions). Now, the only other thing that really matters is $$$.<br /><br />And yes, I know how old-fashioned this little rant makes me sound.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04149635315773164394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-980010523927297374.post-65223509372711561352010-05-26T10:17:23.903-04:002010-05-26T10:17:23.903-04:00John, not relatred to the above post, but wanted t...John, not relatred to the above post, but wanted to let you know that I finished "Moment of Glory" last night. Excellent book. Well done.<br /><br />Bob S.<br />"The Grandstander"<br />PittsburghBobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09352116225030059080noreply@blogger.com