Week Long Catch Up

Go away for a week and the football world explodes.

1. Meyer, perhaps you need to go back on your faux sabbatical. Some people, such as this reporter, actually want to do their jobs. Your player, whom you allowed to speak with the media, used some unfortunate words. The reporter even pointed out a kinder interpretation of those words. But when you’re writing a story about a wide receiver and his transition to working with a new quarterback, that quotation is a lynchpin to the article. No foul on Fowler’s part. While there is a place in the world for the crazy-press-conference coach, you, sir, are no Mike Gundy (although threatening to beat the reporter up was a classy touch). So rather than looking like a player’s champion, you’ve just added another example of douche-ry to your resume.

2. Another freaking lawsuit. This time, Michigan Coach Rodriguez has gotten himself embroiled in the Byrant-Denny Stadium Condo building loan scheme.

3. The death of the International Bowl was announced. I’m shocked. Who doesn’t love going to Canada in the dead of winter to watch a mediocre exhibition of American athleticism?