Posted on Thu, Nov 4, 2010 : 4:10 p.m.
What do you think of the NCAA's final report?
By AnnArbor.com Staff
The NCAA's final report on the investigation of the Michigan football team resulted in a third year of probation for the program and some harsh words. Your thoughts?
Comments
Sevans68
Thu, Nov 4, 2010 : 10:31 p.m.
I think the punishment is about right and if you look closely at most college football programs you'll find extra activities. I think the difference was that the "Quality Control" reps were maybe a little too involved. There aren't any excuses for not turning in the forms or listening to the compliance office when they were making the requests and based on that I'm not surprised by the extra year of probation. If they find he did the same thing at WVU then it will definitely look worse for Rich Rod.
BornInA2
Thu, Nov 4, 2010 : 10:16 p.m.
@Engineer: It's not just the time. He didn't bother to fill out the CARA reports despite repeated requests over months. This wasn't an oversight, it was willful, conscious disregard (in my opinion). But just like everything else he screws up, it was clearly not his fault and there is obviously "plenty of blame to go around" (as long as none of it lands on him).
Engineer
Thu, Nov 4, 2010 : 8:39 p.m.
NCAA does not like Michigan. That was obvious when they failed to go after Mateen Cleeves for taking the same money from Ed Martin as the guys at Michigan. These charges were a joke. Fifteen minutes in a week? sure everyone in NCAA programs runs practice with a stop watch. Try running something that close in time with 125 18 to 23 year olds. Not going to happen.
BornInA2
Thu, Nov 4, 2010 : 6:30 p.m.
RR broke the rules here. RR broke the rules at WVU. I think we're lucky the NCAA didn't (though I think they should have) linked the two, as it seems to be a case of persistent ignorance at best. And he was rebuked for not reading the materials as requested by the NCAA before the hearing here in Seattle. I can't imagine the thought process that led to him thinking he didn't need to do what the NCAA told him to do. Oh wait, I guess it all fits. The sooner we dump this stinker, the sooner we can get back to winning with integrity.
larry kramer
Thu, Nov 4, 2010 : 5:07 p.m.
I think practicing too much is like studying too much--even my grandkids know that the more you engage in excellent practice, the more excellent you'll perform! This entire investigation is a bunch of crap!
michboy40
Thu, Nov 4, 2010 : 3:55 p.m.
I think they should investigate all other major programs, find the exact same results, and put them ALL on probation with us.