-Yesterday I blogged about Justin Boren’s surprising transfer away from Michigan. Today we got some insight into his decision, with some very harsh words about the new Michigan regime.
“I regret leaving behind my friends and teammates, but I need to stand up for what I know is right. I wore the winged helmet with pride, whether we won or lost, whether things were going well or times were tough.
Michigan football was a family, built on mutual respect and support for each other from Coach Carr on down. We knew it took the entire family, a team effort, and we all worked together. I have great trouble accepting that those family values have eroded in just a few months. That same helmet, that I was raised on and proudly claimed for the last two years, now brings a completely different emotion to me, one that interferes with practicing and playing my best and mentally preparing for what is required.
That I am unable to perform under these circumstances at the level I expect of myself, and my teammates and Michigan fans deserve, is why I have made the decision to leave. To those of you outside the program, the loyal Michigan fans and alumni, I know you will have trouble understanding, but I do want to thank you for your years of support. I wish my teammates the best and will always be proud to have been a part of Michigan football over the past two years.”
Boren joins 2 fellow offensive lineman and quarterback Ryan Mallet as those who have opted to leave Michigan rather then be a part of Rich Rodriguez’s transformation. There are rumbling that Boren is considering Ohio State and Cincinnat.
-It only gets worse for the Wolverines as the local media is beginning to take a look at Michigans’ academic programs for athlets. Mlive, has done an extensive search into the subject and found some alarming trends found below.
-It was also a rough day for Astros shortstop Kazuo Matsui. He was placed on the disabled list where his injury was made pubic for all sports fans.
“A slower-than-expected recovery means Matsui could need four weeks to fully recover from surgery to repair an anal fissure, a tear of the skin near the anus that causes bleeding and discomfort.”
– The NCAA tourney tips off again tomorrow. I’ll say West Virginia beats Xavier in a tight game, UCLA pulls away from Western Kentucky late, UNC edges out Wazzou by 10, with Loisville and Tennessee playing the game of the night. I’ll say Tennessee by 3.
I am some what compelled to pick Xavier and Louisville but I’ll stick to my bracket for now.
