Oh, and by the way, the allegations of major NCAA rules violations by Michigan football team?

The ES will say two things:

1. Read it (in PDF).

2. Those scUM alumni and fans who disagree just refuse to think U of M can do any wrong. Yes, sorry, the Wolvies are no longer the poster child of care-free college sports.

Yes, oh yes, this is a free country. So, believe what you want. For the ES' sake, he spoke with high sources at scUM (scUM regents) that acknowledged the coaching staff was misguided in their decisions. If you don't believe the ES, you are foolish, misguided, and not very smart... Yes, Spartan fans and Wolverine naysayers, expect this to stick.

What will happen? The NCAA may state these as serious violations, but it IS previously the public poster-child of college football, so even the ES believes the NCAA will go light on scUM. The biggest issue is the purpose of "quality control staff" and in the allegation it seems like RR hired them on with the intent to circumvent the rules. (hey, RR - you dummy - get your players to enforce, you don't need to hire additional staff).

But, the staff issue is the biggie. If RR can explain it, then the ES sez a slap on the wrist at most - just a warning. If he can't explain it satisfactorily, maybe a few scholarships, and maybe a postseason ban. MAYBE.

The ES hopes not. We Spartans need RR around as long as possible - he is the best thing to ever happen to Michigan football!