So this whole RichRodGate has inspired me once again to write. The Detroit Free Press reports that some current and former players stated that the University of Michigan Football program regularly exceeds the NCAA mandated 20-hour limit on weekly practices.
My initial thoughts are this:
1. How in the world can you build a national contender and only practice 20-hours a week?
2. Michael Rosenberg really does not like Rich Rod and has not written a positive word about him since he arrived in Ann Arbor. I mean, he didn't even offer a counterpoint in the article or share the opinion of a player that supports Rich Rod.
3. The players complaining that have already left the program should shut up. For those that are still with the program they should shut up and practice or leave.
4. There are people within the program that are still loyal to Lloyd Carr and want to see Rich Rod gone. The only way Rich Rod will silence his critics is to win. I'm thinking that a 9-win season with a victory over 2 of the 3 -- Notre Dame, Michigan State & Ohio State
Some notable quotes from former players:
Chad Henne a 4-year starter says that the players that complain don't want to be the best.
"Yes, we were there all day, it seemed sometimes, but if you expect to win, that's the sacrifice you make. I was a senior I just wanted to win." -- Morgan Trent
Yes, I do have my maize & blue glasses on. Clearly, there are still players on the team that are not buying into Rich Rod. They should either buy into the program or leave.
