Stupid FP
Yea, I know I am supposed to be boycotting this half-ass thing called a newspaper. However, I actually do prefer the FreeP reporting over Detnews for everything outside of UM sports. Sometime, my wandering eyes do signal my right-index finger to point and click my mouse on UM Football articles. Today they have printed all the details of the "investigation". I don't really say much about it, but this story PISSES ME THE FUCK OFF as an ex D-I football player.
With that, I have posted a rather lengthy reply on that site. Would tell you to go read it, but I know your feelings about that. But, if you do happen to glance it over. Please pot something here, would love to hear replies from some BLUE FANS...
September 27th, 2009 at 5:37 PM ^
The Free Press is the better of the local papers overall. Don't apologize for seeking out the best local news in your area. Just stay away from the sports section.
September 27th, 2009 at 6:23 PM ^
The article is just a pitiful attempt at keeping some heat on Rich Rod, especially given the 4-0 start. It's all but died down everywhere else, and no one (myself included) really gives half a shit anymore.
September 27th, 2009 at 7:07 PM ^
no more FREEP threads.
September 27th, 2009 at 9:57 PM ^
You're out of steam, story dead, don't have anything else.
REPRINT the fucker and get more intranets hits and advertizing revenue!
September 27th, 2009 at 10:01 PM ^
There is a noticeable change in the reporting in this article that is worth mentioning. In the three original FP articles (and as far as I can remember, all of the subsequent ones), Rosenberg & Co. always stated it as a definitive fact that rules were violated. This time, they use qualifiers.
In the fourth paragraph, this piece says the players described workouts that "appeared" to exceed NCAA limits. Similarly, in the fifth paragraph, this piece says the players said they "believed" attendance at voluntary workouts was noted and performances evaluated. This is a clear step back from the earlier articles and seems to be an acknowledgment, either from the writers or the editor, that the original articles went too far and that this whole matter might just be a misunderstanding as to what the rules are and how they are applied.