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Prominent Sites React to the Michigan Academics Scandal

A gathering of reactions to the Ann Arbor News' investigation into questionable academic practices at Michigan's athletic department:New York Times This could be a huge blow to the reputation of Michigan, a university that fancies itself as a model for both academics and athletics. On the surface, this appears to be...

New NCAA Rule Worse Than 3-2-5-e Disaster

Holy hoodwink, Batman! Remember me?From the venerable Sunday Morning Quarterback:Make no mistake: fifteen extra seconds on the play clock is a dramatic, terrible change, and will fail miserably at its attempt to maintain plays and scoring at 2007 levels. Lengthening the play clock produces less plays, and therefore less...

Blogs React to Michigan's Defeat

The meters are spinning at Technorati as blogs are reacting to Michigan's stunning defeat at the hands of Appalachian State.EDSBS: Hot! Hot! Hot! Appalachian State 34, Michigan 32Screw Ohio State and Michigan. The Mountaineers should have gotten the title shot against Florida last seasonWatch that YouTube video to get the...