Meandering through the maize (and blue): A notice, defense and a Zeller

Posted on Tue, Oct 27, 2009 : 9:06 a.m.

Meandering through the maize (and blue): A notice, defense and a Zeller

By Michael Rothstein

Michigan received an official "Notice of Inquiry" from the NCAA yesterday regarding the potential NCAA violations first reported in August.

The letter says the NCAA is hoping to complete the investigation by Dec. 31 and Michigan, in a release, said it plans to cooperate fully with whatever the NCAA needs.

FOOTBALL:

Rich Rodriguez says there isn't confusion on Michigan's defense, writes Dave Birkett of AnnArbor.com.

David Molk is out for the year, leaving more questions for Michigan's offense, writes Michael Rothstein of AnnArbor.com.

Michigan's Robinsons (Greg and Denard) get a thumbs down from ESPN's Adam Rittenberg for their performance last Saturday.

Michigan's defense is inconsistent in the Big Ten, writes Mark Snyder of the Detroit Free Press.

Brandon Minor has raised his stock in the NFL Draft, writes SI.com.

A Q&A about head injuries in football with Alan Schwarz of the New York Times.

MGoBlog's comprehensive recruiting breakdown.

BASKETBALL:

Cody Zeller, a junior forward from Washington (Ind.), enjoyed his unofficial visit to Michigan this weekend.

UMHoops.com breaks down three-point shooting in the Big Ten and John Beilein's past.

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo is happy with his team so far, writes Shannon Shelton of the Free Press.

OTHER SPORTS AND STUFF:

As the NBA season opens, top pick Blake Griffin is out 4-to-6 weeks, writes Gary Parrish of CBSSports.com.

Despite the down economy, Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman said the school is doing well, writes the Michigan Daily.

U2 is coming to Spartan Stadium next summer.

AS MUCH U2 AS YOU MIGHT WANT...TWO HOURS WORTH OF THE ROSE BOWL CONCERT:

Comments

Michael Rothstein

Tue, Oct 27, 2009 : 1:02 p.m.

Pete, Don't hate on U2. They actually streamed the show live on the YouTubes.

jeremy

Tue, Oct 27, 2009 : 12:21 p.m.

michael, great video and as much as i hate going to sparty stadium this is a have to event for me and the mrs

Pete Cunningham

Tue, Oct 27, 2009 : 12:19 p.m.

I thought two hours of video was against Youtube rules...and wish two hours of U2 was against the law.