... and their team mascot doesn't offend anyone and they don't rely on Nazis money.
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Re: offseason
... and their team mascot doesn't offend anyone and they don't rely on Nazis money.
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Re: offseason
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=4938956
Michigan was found to be practicing to long today by the NCAA. This article lays it out pretty clearly. Interesting that 7 on 7 passing drills are supposed to be voluntary but most who have played AT ANY COLLEGE would agree that the line between voluntary and manditory is a fine one this day and age. I wonder how the NCAA sees walk thru's supervised by coaches during the offseason and other things that happen at colleges everywhere?
Just thought this was interesting since it came out today and it relates to this forum.
Last edited by Grizzled; 02-23-2010 at 07:33 PM.
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Re: offseason
Very interesting. Clearly, the stuff happening at Michigan is far from unique. What got them in hot water was that some of their own players were unhappy enough to complain publicly.Originally Posted by Grizzled
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Re: offseason
Voluntary is staying and continuing to work out after the first voluntary session.
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Re: offseason
Spoke to Kramer and he said the workouts have been very intense and that the group of young guys is going to be "special." Love to hear that stuff!!
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Re: offseason
Great news! You find out alot about the "heart" of these guys in the off season.
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Re: offseason
Voluntary workouts & practices have been around in many sports for a long time. Travel teams, a newer trend, are also voluntary.
If you want to get significant playing time or to become one of the 'chosen ones' at an early age, you need to volunteer for both. Parental involvement is also voluntary, but helps in the political aspect.
In high school, the degree of effect that your volunteerism has on your playing time often increases with the spelling of your last name.
The state high school league (can't remember North Dakota's governing group) used to have rules that applied to the number of camps allowed, teams that you could belong to, etc.
The current trends have led to a 'no life outside of athletics' environment for young people.
The Michigan situation likely exists at every major university in the country. Michigan will get punished, and the others will continue to promote volunteerism.
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