The initial reports are that the NCAA will report the findings on Michigan tomorrow. The source also said that Michigan won the argument against the NCAA that Rich Rodriguez did not fail to promote an atmosphere of compliance. Which would be a huge win in favor of Michigan.
I expect to hear that the NCAA will accept the self imposed penalties that Michigan levied against itself. The source close to the situation said it's "positive news for Michigan football.".
We will see the details on Thursday but this is the positive news that Rich Rodriguez needed this week. Mostly after 3 losses in a row.
I wonder if U of M will take any legal action against the Freep for the loose allegations and poor research/reporting in their story against the football program. I believe Michigan has invested over half a million dollars in this case and it would seem that the Freep could be responsible for some of that cost. David Brandon should just send them a bill.
The latest update is that the NCAA added a 3rd year of probation. 3:00pm we will know the details.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Breaking News: Michigan Expected to Hear the NCAA Findings on Thursday
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Good news, and deserved. But, suing the Freep? Over what exactly? What were the lies and/or errors reported?
These are off the top of my head so I might have missed a few things.
Freep said players had to practice every Sunday for 8-9 hours.
Michigan practiced 4 hours over every week.
13 hours a week in the off season.
The article basically said that RR and Staff was clearly trying to over work players and break rules on purpose.
I would state my case, that this article was not researched properly and though some violations were found, the Freep way over stated the situation. Which caused an expensive NCAA and internal investigation.
Your right it's probably not worth it and just a really bad example of how bad journalism can cause expensive problems for the target of the story.
You know how I feel about the free press; if there is any way Michigan can take legal action and sue the tampons out of those sissies that wrote those articles I would be all for it. However, by virtue of the fact that Michigan agreed to four of the five charges against them legitimizes the free press' actions under the law and therefore, would make a successful legal action against them difficult. However, I do share your sentiment.
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