Right now, there isn't a major program in place that is safe from the NCAA. They are targeting anyone and everyone that might have made some mistakes. The dirty little secret in college football is agent activity and what did and didn't coaches and Universities know. The Reggie Bush case set the precedent and now the NCAA is looking at just about everyone. Florida, South and North Carolina, Alabama are just a few schools that the NCAA has on their radar. We don't know a lot of details yet, but in the Florida case one player could have taken $100K between the SEC Championship game and The Sugar Bowl last year. If this turns out to be accurate: Congratulations to the University of Cincinnati on not getting blown out by Tim Tebow and the Florida Gators last January.
Even Jim Harbaugh could be next for his Twitter activity regarding recruits. As you know, head coaches can't talk about recruits until they sign an LOI. Jim could be using some type of twitter "code" to break that rule.
If your not keeping score at home. Here is the following NCAA activity in the last couple of weeks:
- USC AD Out, replaced by Rhodes Scholar and NBC Notre Dame analyst Pat Haden. (On a side note, I'm not sure I have ever seen a person needed to get fired more then Mike Garrett who took a blind eye to just about everything). USC is also sending Reggie's Heisman Trophy back. These are clear signs that USC is trying to "clean up" for the appeal process. I wonder if Pat Haden is a Lane Kiffin supporter? Of course we know that Lane was at USC when all the trouble was happening.
- North and South Carolina investigations
- Florida and it's $100K case
- Alabama player at an agents party.
How does that miss filing of paperwork/forms and few minutes of stretching look now? Not very serious if you ask me. Yes, Michigan made some mistakes but the above crimes seem to be much more serious. I'm guessing next month Michigan - NCAA meeting will go as follows.
NCAA: I have seen all the paperwork on your internal investigation and your self imposed penalties. You have done some nice work here.
David Brandon: Thank You.
NCAA: We agree with your self imposed sanctions and even feel they are a little over the top. But if you think that's what you deserve. Let's go with that.
David Brandon: OK.
NCAA: Were really busy with the SEC and Agent stuff right now, so can we wrap this up?
David Brandon: Sure.
NCAA: Done, we officially accept your self imposed sanctions. Want to get a Starbucks?
David Brandon: Sure, how about a pizza too?
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Now on to some News and Notes:
- On a sad note it looks like Darryl Stonum hasn't been living up to his DUI probation and spent a couple of days in jail last month. I'm guessing he will be spending a bunch of time running during fall practice and even miss the UConn game. (caution Freep link)
- Want some PC Wallpaper of Michigan's Schedule? Here is some great work. Enjoy them.
- I think we are all worried on how Michigan will start the season against a good UConn team. This mogblog contributor, did some research on how the Huskies did last year against spread teams. The big thing that "popped" out to me was that UConn gave up 711 total yards to Cincinnati last year. I am now a "little less" worried if our defense can make some stops.
- It seems Michigan is making sure guys are qualified before they get offered. One example is 3 star Muskegon DE Damon Knox. He has been told by the Michigan coaches that if he gets his work done in the classroom there will be a spot for him at Michigan. Currently, Damon has one written offer from Ball State. Damon spent some time at Michigan's camp this summer and impressed the Wolverine coaches. He is 6'5 265 and known for his Bull Rush.
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