Meandering through the maize (and blue): Western Michigan's receivers excited

Yes, there is a football game in Ann Arbor on Saturday.

And Western Michigan's wide receivers, the youthful group that they are, are excited to open the season at Michigan Stadium, writes Jayson Bussa in the Kalamazoo Gazette. They'll also have an elite quarterback throwing to them in Tim Hiller.

While Western prepares, here's what else has been going on:

FOOTBALL:

The Rich Rodriguez lawsuit story continues, as one of Rich Rodriguez' business partners is a twice-banned Clemson booster, writes Dave Birkett of annarbor.com.

Meanwhile, Minnesota coach Tim Brewster defended Rodriguez against the extra practice hour allegations.

Brian Cook of mgoblog breaks down the Michigan quarterbacks.

Wide receiver Kyle Prater, the No. 2 recruit for 2010, committed to USC according to Brian Hamilton of the Chicago Tribune.

Some Notre Dame fans bought a billboard in South Bend wishing Charlie Weis good luck on his coaching internship this year, writes Eric Hansen in the South Bend Tribune.

Craig Roh's father sent a letter to UMGoBlog, among other places, defending Rodriguez against the practice allegations.

Big Ten coaches discuss practice hours.

Michigan wants to pressure Western Michigan's Tim Hiller.

The Mobile Press-Register looks back on the hiring of Nick Saban, back when Rich Rodriguez was involved.

Iowa running back Jewel Hampton is out for the season.

Check out the new blog of Meandering friend Andy Staples over at SI.com, called "In The Trenches."

Michigan officially hires an unnamed outside firm for the NCAA investigation.

OTHER SPORTS:

Michigan men's soccer loses to Notre Dame, 5-0.