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http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20121228/SPORTS0203/212280441/1361/Ne...

Nebraska fans have a reputation for being extremely devoted bowl travelers, but the embarrassment in the B1G title game (perhaps coupled with the fact that this is their second straight trip to Orlando) seems to be keeping them away this time.

Personally, I think the league needs some new bowl sites.  Do we really need to send teams to Orlando, Tampa and Jacksonville?  Going to Florida all the time gets old.  I miss the Holiday Bowl.

 

2 Texas Longhorns football players were suspended and sent home from the Alamo Bowl after being accused of sexual assault last night.  Early reports are the two players are QB Case McCoy and LB Jordan Hicks.

http://deadspin.com/5971799/here-is-the-police-report-for-the-sexual-assault-allegation-against-two-university-of-texas-football-players

Mod edit: Discussions on a high profile sexual assault case rarely result in anything positive, especially with practically no facts on hand. Ugly situation all around, including some of the comments already which will no doubt multiply. Thread locked. JGB.

They touched on it during the video interview, but here is a pretty nice article by K. Meinke.

Craig Roh Article

This is another one of those records that I didn't think I would see fall. Over and above the day to day durability, it requires more than a bit of luck, beginning with not finding a senior All-American filling your spot as a freshman. Congratulations to Roh.

 

With the first High School All-American game scheduled for this weekend and most of the games having their practices start next week, I thought I would start a thread to discuss our recruits and prospects to watch this coming week.

Offense Defense All-American Bowl - Sunday, December 30th, 7pm ET, Comcast SportsNet, Reliant Stadium, Houston, TX

http://bowl.o-d.com/

No Michigan commits.

Other prospects to watch

Red Team:

• Jon Reschke LB - MSU

Blue Team:

• Dan Skipper OT - Tennessee

Under Armour All-American Game - Friday, January 4th, 5pm ET, ESPN, Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, FL

http://www.intersportnet.com/uaallamerica-football/

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/recruiting/football/story/_/id/8718149/2013-armour-game-rosters

Michigan commits

White team (Nitro):

• Mike McCray II LB  (assuming he will not play after shoulder surgery)
• Shane Morris QB
• Henry Poggi DT
• David Dawson OG
• Patrick Kugler OG
• Logan Tuley-Tillman OT

Other prospects to watch

White Team (Nitro):

• Laquon Treadwell WR
• Cameron Hunt OT - California

Black Team (Highlight):

• Leon McQuay III S

Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl - Friday, January 4th, 9pm ET, NFL Network, Home Depot Center, Carson, CA

http://www.semperfidelisfootball.com/

Michigan commits

East Team:

• Ross Douglas CB
• Maurice Hurst Jr. DT

Reported to be participating (not on official rosters):

• Kyle Bosch OL
• Taco Charlton DE
• Wyatt Shallman ATH
• Channing Stribling DB

U.S. Army All-American Bowl  - Saturday, January 5th, 1pm ET, NBC, Alamodome, San Antonio, TX

http://www.usarmyallamericanbowl.com/

Michigan commits

East Team:

• Jake Butt TE #87
• Dymonte Thomas DB #14

West Team:

• Chris Fox OL #73
• Jourdan Lewis CB #27

Other prospects to watch

East Team:

• Derrick Green RB #27

International Bowl - Tuesday, February 5th, 9pm ET, Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex, Austin, TX

http://usafootball.com/teamusa

Michigan commits

Team USA:

• Jourdan Lewis DB #1
• Khalid Hill TE #32
• Ben Gedeon LB #40
• David Dawson OL #51

So I am headed to the team luncheon today at the convention center in Tampa.  I didn't know if anyone has attended a similar event and had any idea what kind of access to the players and coaches I may have.  I went to the contract signing a couple of weeks ago and got some pics with Coach Hoke but I was only able to chat with him for about 30 seconds.  The coaches were kind of in and out at the contract signing.  I assume since it is an hour lunch with both teams that once the food is done there will likely be some time to mingle but I honestly don't know. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2uUpGEwL0k&f

 

My apologies for having no idea how to embed.  Thought this video was very cool though, great to see these players having a positive effect on those around them!  It's a South Carolina video, so the second half is just an interview with some South Carolina players, but the first half is still quite nice.