Rodriguez Answers Media About Practice Violations

Reports are in that say Michigan Wolverine Head Coach Rich Rodriguez became emotional when he started talking about the perception he doesn’t care about his players while defending accusations his teams have violated NCAA practice time rules.

“That is disheartening,” he said as he paused to think about his situation with a number of cameras turned on him at the press conference.

Even more disheartening is the fact that his team finished a pathetic 3-9 last year including their season ending pummeling to rival Ohio State, 42-7.

If the team was over practiced, they surely underachieved.

Former players allege the time the Wolverines spent on and off the field in 2008 and 2009 exceeded the time limits set by the NCAA.

Big Ten officials are investigating any claims of wrongdoing.

Rodriguez suggested the complaints were an attempt to sabotage his efforts in building the program.

Former Wolverines offensive lineman Justin Boren transferred to play for the Buckeyes during the 2009 season. He sat out 2008 to switch programs.

Evidently one Michigan player felt the situation was bad enough to join the team hated most by maize and blue fans.

It would be tragic if sanctions are placed on Rodriguez after his attempt to cheat.

One thing is for sure, he can stop whining until November 21^st when the rest of Wolverine fans will join him after another loss to the Buckeyes.

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contributing source: AP