Published on: 2nd September, 2009
On SportsCenter, Kirk didn't hesitate to make his views known: "I think that it's a bit of a witch hunt." "It's pretty easy to select a group of people to find that can turn their back on Rich Rodriguez after a 3-9 year." "It's easy to pick on a guy...after the worst year ...Published on: 2nd September, 2009
Freshman DE/LB Craig Roh's father spoke out in favor of the integrity of the Michigan program on a message board. He said: I am Craig Roh’s dad and had the pleasure of experiencing first-hand the recruiting process and first summer with the UM program. I feel obligated to share with readers concrete ...Published on: 2nd September, 2009
Ohio State University starting safety Kurt Coleman thinks Michigan is playing by the rules, and reaffirmed the key point that players must put in the extra hours to be successful. "I think Michigan is probably abiding by the rules," said Coleman. "But, you know, to be great you have to put ...Published on: 1st September, 2009
West Virginia's Athletic Department looked into whether any alleged wrongdoing—similar to that alleged against Coach Rich Rodriguez and his staff—occurred while Rodriguez was at West Virginia. Assistant athletic director for communications Michael Fragale told the Daily Mail that "Based upon our looking back over the weekend, we don't feel ...Published on: 1st September, 2009
Parents of LB standout Obi Ezeh do not believe the Michigan coaching staff is violating any rules. Nkechy Obi told Fox 17 News: “When I read the report, the one thing I said to myself is what’s wrong in kids working hard, why is it being twisted now, ...Published on: 1st September, 2009
Former Wolverine long snapper Sean Griffin said that most of the allegations are from "disgruntled ex-players or guys who transferred."Griffin said he voluntarily worked with coaches during down time, and there was never a member of the coaching staff monitoring him. "When I was helping with the specialists, ...Published on: 31st August, 2009
Inkster star Devin Gardner is solid Blue, regardless of the competition at the quarterback position for Michigan. "I’m going to have to compete regardless," Gardner said. "If he does well that just makes for more competition."Gardner understands competition at the highest levels, having participated in the prestigious Elite 11 Camp this ...Published on: 30th August, 2009
It's still very early in this process, and we don't yet know all of the details, but here are some preliminary thoughts. 1. You can't help but ask whether there is some sort of agenda at play here The editors of the Free Press decide to release the allegations six days before ...Published on: 28th August, 2009
Few fans may have heard of walk-on Jared Van Slyke, son of MLB player Andy Van Slyke. He went to Southeast Missouri State and barely played. So he transferred to Michigan—as a walk-on. Benefiting from a depleted secondary, Van Slyke has worked hard and is now likely to ...Published on: 28th August, 2009
Michigan commit Ken Wilkins has been described as nothing less than a beast, standing at 6'3", 231 lbs. Pre-Barwis, Wilkins benches 365 and runs a 40-yard dash in 4.61 seconds. "He's an unbelievable physical talent," Trinity Coach Ed Dalton said. "He's very muscular, and he has a 28-inch waist. ...