I have often stated that I just want it to be over, but it never seems to be over.
Going against the NCAA has proven to be a losing effort.
First, there was too much practice time under Rich Rod. Result? We lost.
Next, it was Harbaugh vs the NCAA/SEC over summer camps. Result? We lost.
Hamburger-gate. Not only did we lose, but our own administration suspended Harbaugh. Result? They won.
Sign-gate. Our conference suspended Harbaugh. To me, this was one of the most egregious things ever. I firmly believe that Sign-gate was within the letter of the law of the rules, and zero penalties should have come from it. This media-driven episode ended up with us being penalized for something that everyone does. It was a travesty for sure, but the result is we lost.
For most of these events, we read about the high-priced Michigan lawyers, the coming injunctions, and even Attorney Tom Mars getting involved. For all of it, have we had one win? It doesn't feel like it.
Over a three-year span, we will have had our head coach suspended for a total of EIGHT games. For What? A hamburger and a practice everyone does.
I just want it to be over.
Going against the NCAA has proven to be a losing effort.
First, there was too much practice time under Rich Rod. Result? We lost.
Next, it was Harbaugh vs the NCAA/SEC over summer camps. Result? We lost.
Hamburger-gate. Not only did we lose, but our own administration suspended Harbaugh. Result? They won.
Sign-gate. Our conference suspended Harbaugh. To me, this was one of the most egregious things ever. I firmly believe that Sign-gate was within the letter of the law of the rules, and zero penalties should have come from it. This media-driven episode ended up with us being penalized for something that everyone does. It was a travesty for sure, but the result is we lost.
For most of these events, we read about the high-priced Michigan lawyers, the coming injunctions, and even Attorney Tom Mars getting involved. For all of it, have we had one win? It doesn't feel like it.
Over a three-year span, we will have had our head coach suspended for a total of EIGHT games. For What? A hamburger and a practice everyone does.
I just want it to be over.
