Investigation Into University of Michigan Football Continues
The practice-time allegations against the University of Michigan football program are old news, but the NCAA just released some threatening-sounding info:
The NCAA on Monday notified the University of Michigan it has reasonable cause to believe major violations might have occurred in the operation of its storied football program.
But what remained unclear is whether the NCAA has uncovered new or more evidence of major violations or whether it's merely pursuing the original allegations, from some current and former Michigan players, that NCAA rules regarding practice time were violated. NCAA investigators have been working since early September in cooperation with independent investigators appointed by the university to determine the veracity of the allegations.
So ... it could be nothing, it could be something. The Detroit News story also notes that if Michigan is found guilty of major violations, coach Rich Rodriguez's contract can be terminated. It's well-known that he hasn't necessarily endeared himself in Ann Arbor.
'Major violations' is certainly not the preferred way to get rid of a coach, but it certainly would be an OK consolation prize to people who wanted a 'Michigan Man,' whatever that is.
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