Breaking: NCAA Ruling tomorrow
From Twitter. More news to follow I imagine.
AP source: Michigan 'very happy' about NCAA ruling that will be released Thursday
Finally some good news?
EDIT:
Here's a link from Huffington Post
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/huff-wires/20101103/fbc-michigan-ncaa/
November 3rd, 2010 at 6:24 PM ^
you mean I'll only be -47? I'm sure I'll find a way to lose that extra point!
November 3rd, 2010 at 6:23 PM ^
I'm sure if it's good news for UofM, Valenti will still find a way slam Michigan. They will spend 2+ hours breaking it all down. Anything to avoid talking about how his Spartans forgot there was a game in Iowa last Saturday.
November 3rd, 2010 at 6:38 PM ^
don't forget rosenberg.
November 3rd, 2010 at 7:18 PM ^
You have captured the essence of Michael dumbass Valenti.
November 3rd, 2010 at 6:27 PM ^
If Michigan gets the self-imposed slap on the wrist it almost deserves, it may quiet some of the anti-RR sentiment among the "fans" and MSM. Self-imposed penalties, followed by wins against Illinois and Purdue, would go a long way toward restoring maturity and sanity to many among the fanbase.
And it would make a couple of "writers" at the Freep instantly go from midnight to six.
November 3rd, 2010 at 6:29 PM ^
For some reason I get the feeling that the result of Saturday's game will shape some people's opinion on the NCAA ruling. It shouldn't be the case, but I'd imagine its hard to decouple for some.
November 3rd, 2010 at 6:30 PM ^
....more like three to one.
November 3rd, 2010 at 7:58 PM ^
... this wins the internet. +1000000
November 3rd, 2010 at 6:29 PM ^
Nice to see David Brandon developing a relationship with Larry Lage; who will help us navigate the SE Michigan press, which have become Dantonio's personal assistants.
November 3rd, 2010 at 6:40 PM ^
Not only did Lage go to MSU, but he served a stint as Sparty. Yes, he worked as the mascot.
November 3rd, 2010 at 6:35 PM ^
November 3rd, 2010 at 6:36 PM ^
Illinois and Purdue are Must Win Games! Illinois at Home and a crappy Purdue team on the road. 7-5 is a good season with the shit that we have been dealt on the defense. Youth will only develop and get better and playing time will definetly force some kids to grow up.
November 3rd, 2010 at 7:32 PM ^
You should probably work on your satirical or reading comprehension skills.
November 3rd, 2010 at 6:41 PM ^
This really is not a big deal. We were only appealing one of the five violations, and even if the appeal is rejected, we're not looking at much in the way of sanctions. People have been getting too worked up about this.
November 3rd, 2010 at 7:30 PM ^
People have gotten worked up about this because they thought that the charges themselves were serious, that RR might be some sort of wild outlaw, and because they thought that Michigan could be getting into some monstrous sanctions.
That's all incorrect; clearly, you know better, and you're right of course. People who thought those things were getting "too worked up."
The basic allegations, while "Major" in NCAA-speak, were some minor crap. And, importantly, NOTHING like what the Freep alleged.
Still, for some mostly-illegitimate reasons, people were getting worked up.
This will be a very, very big deal tomorrow for these (expected) reasons:
- It ends this story;
- It will likely confirm something about the University's formal response language that stated that the initial media [Free Press] reports were "wildly exaggerated if not flatly incorrect."
- It might just declare Rich Rod INNOCENT of the Fifth Allegation; that he had failed to encourage an atmospehere of complaince. That is HUGE huge.
Because remember -- the idea behind the Rosenberg/Snyder story of August 2009 wasn't to get after the Athletic Department's faceless functionaries about their overdue paperwork. It was intended to attack the character of Rich Rodriguez and, don't forget, the character of Mike Barwis. Complete with scowling photo of Barwis and much mention of his name and his personal style. Nevermind that Barwis was virtually a non-entity in any violations by the time the NCAA completed its investigation. Rosenberg specifically wanted to imply that Rodriguez and Barwis were a couple of merciless hillbilly mafia hardasses who were playing fast and loose with Michigan's great tradition as a clean program. We now know that was a lie.
So yeah, for all those reasons, the final report is huge.
Fuck you, Rosenberg. Fuck you, Snyder. And fuck the Free Press.
November 3rd, 2010 at 8:35 PM ^
But it somehow feels un-American to approve a post that ends with "fuck the Free Press." I would feel so much better if the word Detroit were in there...
November 3rd, 2010 at 8:58 PM ^
I was born in Detroit. I love the free press. And I loathe the Free Press.
November 3rd, 2010 at 6:40 PM ^
Here is a link from sports illustrated
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/football/ncaa/11/03/michigan-ncaa.ap/index.html
November 3rd, 2010 at 7:04 PM ^
NCAA ruling AND two UFRs tomorrow probably means I should get off the Mgoboard now and do some work because just about nothing's getting done tomorrow.
November 3rd, 2010 at 6:55 PM ^
I am just waiting for the first mgoboard post about opinions on whether the NCAA rulings will help determine the fate of RR when everything that can be said at this point can clearly be commented in this thread.
Then I am imagining Geaux_Blue writing the first comment
Forehead
Desk
November 3rd, 2010 at 6:55 PM ^
Sad. Sure I am glad we aren't going to get whacked USC-style, but c'mon. I don't think I can consider it a good day for Michigan when we are found guilty of NCAA infractions. I can't see myself wandering around bragging to my friends from other schools tomorrow.
November 3rd, 2010 at 7:01 PM ^
We have been found guilty for some time now, hence the self-imposed sanctions.
I think any news along the lines of the NCAA accepting/reducing the self-imposed sanctions and/or convinced that RR did actually promote an atmoshpere of compliance, can be considered good news, but no it is certainly nothing to write home about.
November 3rd, 2010 at 7:08 PM ^
You wander around bitching though
November 3rd, 2010 at 6:57 PM ^
Or "forehead off desk".
November 3rd, 2010 at 6:57 PM ^
"So that's the way it's done. God damn that Mike Garrett!"."
November 3rd, 2010 at 6:59 PM ^
The firm, steady (and some have said pimp) hand of David Brandon getting us across the river safe and dry. Absolutely Rich Rodriguez can win big with a guy like that on his side. They'll get it right. Maybe we'll get to see that synergy in action long-term. The opportunity is there starting Saturday.
Illinois is nut cuttin' time. Fired up.
November 3rd, 2010 at 7:01 PM ^
Is the NCAA forcing Jon Gruden to become our Defensive Coordinator? That sounds like the hap-hap-happiest news I could receive, like, ever.
November 3rd, 2010 at 7:04 PM ^
Jon Gruden is an offensive coach. I will suggest Bill Belichick or Tony Dungy instead.
November 3rd, 2010 at 9:32 PM ^
that guy makes chicken soup out of chicken shit better than anyone I've ever seen. Our secondary would put all of his skills to the greatest test.
If he turned our D around, he could retire as there would be no greater challenge he could accomplish.
November 3rd, 2010 at 9:41 PM ^
with Trent Dilfer as your QB isn't enough of a challenge?
November 3rd, 2010 at 10:20 PM ^
I think that was Brian Billick.
November 3rd, 2010 at 11:37 PM ^
Brad Johnson
November 3rd, 2010 at 7:11 PM ^
It's not the sneezing that is the major violation. It's the sneezing around potential recruits.
November 3rd, 2010 at 7:18 PM ^
Have you seen the freep headline/article regarding this? They make NO mention of UM being "happy" about the outcome, like EVERY other newssource has done, and their article rehashes in great detail what UM is being accused of...God what fucking assholes!
November 3rd, 2010 at 8:07 PM ^
Agreed. What the freep says now is irrelevant. They are about to lose whatever shred of credibility they had remaining. They were the sole source of this story and I'm sure that will be pointed out in the next few days. Let the shame and embarrassment commence. The NCAA has spoken.
November 3rd, 2010 at 7:51 PM ^
Rosenberg and Snyder know that they have been outplayed by Brandon, as they wrote in this article.
November 3rd, 2010 at 9:14 PM ^
I love Short's and can't wait for it to come to Chicago full-time. Sorry but I am going to have to do something similar with the Huma. I have been looking for the perfect icon and I think I've found it.
November 3rd, 2010 at 7:36 PM ^
The timing of this will be excellent - offsetting the negative vibe off the PSU debacle - especially in the eyes of recruits. Beat Illinois and this roller coaster is heading back up fast.
November 3rd, 2010 at 7:52 PM ^
At what point does SixZero put together a "Keep Calm and Carry on" Shirt with a profile illustration of David Brandon on the back?
November 3rd, 2010 at 7:54 PM ^
Gotta give mad props to everyone in the AD that obviously did a thorough job at getting the facts and presenting them so any potential damage to the school would be minimized. You know that everyone has learned from this and that it won't be repeated.
The total focus can now return to the field and figuring out ways to beat Illinois, Purdue, Wisconsin, and most importantly Ohio State.
This news feels like it does on a cold, cloudy day at Michigan Stadium when the sun suddenly pops out and warms us all up 20 degerees!
Time to look forward - all the negatives about this story need to be buried at 615 West Lafayette Blvd and left there. Acknowledge that it happened, admit it wasn't a proud moment, and move on.
November 3rd, 2010 at 8:17 PM ^
As part of the NCAA's sanctions they are demanding that Michigan play better defense...
November 3rd, 2010 at 8:41 PM ^
his first good nights sleep since last year and our players relax and just play football.
November 3rd, 2010 at 8:49 PM ^
I am excited about any good news, no matter how small it might be.
November 3rd, 2010 at 8:50 PM ^
Good job by Michigan getting a jump on the news cycle. They're not letting the Freeps of the world frame the story in a negative way.
November 3rd, 2010 at 9:18 PM ^
Most of us were pretty sure this would happen but to have it actually happen is a huge sigh of relief. One thing that we as a fanbase and Michigan football doesnt have to worry about anymore. I like to think the team plays pretty loose now and sees if they can save coaches job starting Saturday.
Go Blue!!!
November 3rd, 2010 at 9:23 PM ^
According to AP -- as you probably expected -- the "happy" part means that the NCAA has dropped the alleged violation against Rodriguez:
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The NCAA has dropped a charge directed at Michigan football coach Rich Rodriguez, a person with knowledge of the ruling has told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because no one is permitted to comment on the case until the sports governing body announces its decision on Thursday.
November 3rd, 2010 at 9:36 PM ^
Bing-fucking-O.
This is it. The final slapdown to the Free Press.
For anybody who hasn't done so, (ick -- this would require clicking on a Freep.com link) it is really worth going back to read the original story. The passage of time, and the facts of the real investigation that the NCAA and Michigan did together, as opposed to the bullshit conducted by Rosenberg, makes it easy to forget that the original story was a real, personalized hit-piece on Rodriguez and Barwis. Re-reading it is astonishing.
Edit. -- Add this; remember now all of the baloney associated with fears that the NCAA's West Virgina investigation somehow meant that Rodriguez was going to be found to be some sort of unprecedented multi-insititution renegade. That both Michigan and WVU would somehow be pulled into the void, all because of Rich Rod.
Fucking-a.
Garbage. Done. Finito.
November 3rd, 2010 at 10:14 PM ^
Would it be "bing-fucking-o?" To me, having the letter g before the hyphen screws up the pronunciation. I think "bin-fucking-go" works better.
Man, I've already taken this too far.
November 3rd, 2010 at 10:21 PM ^
However you'd like it. Tonight, I'm buyin'.
November 3rd, 2010 at 10:29 PM ^
Cheers. Here's to good news. And more of it, please.