Comments on: Under Review: Michigan Might Have to Forfeit PSU Win

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 03:25:08 +0000

I know its a done deal…but the PSU alums saying that the should be “as strict as possible,” just shows they thier main concern was the outcome of the game. Would PSU fans say a word if the table was turned and PSU had broken the law. And for the fan who said it is a clear cut rule, show me the rule in NCAA rule book…thats right, you won’t find it, it is only a Big Ten rule. And as for him having an impact in the game, it does matter, if the problem were with Mike Hart, who is the main force of the Michigan offense, the game would have been forfeited, but because he was a “Special’s Only” player and had an assisted tackle (which was not a game or even touchdown saving assist) they were just given a slap on the wrist. As would any other Big Ten school who had broken the rule.

By: rob

rob — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 23:51:49 +0000

it’s a done deal. michigan will NOT have to foreit a game. as if there were ever a doubt.

By: David

David — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 19:14:33 +0000

The Big Ten is taking a LOOOOOOONG time to make a decision. Eric Smith at USA Today said that points to a forfeit. WE ARE….

By: Bob

Bob — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 14:32:03 +0000

David, the rule is clear cut? If its so clear cut, why haven’t I seen the rule in any article or blog about the rule? Is it particular because he was a second-semester freshmen or does the Big Ten disregard spring enrollment for freshmen numbers? If you know, post it because I can’t seem to find the “clear cut” answers.

By: David

David — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 17:24:55 +0000

I think it would be interesting to see PSU awarded the win. If by some chance PSU then ran the table and won the rest of their games, we could Potentially (I said potentially with a capital P)have a huge BCS scandal at the end of the season. Maybe it would force college football to seriously consider playoffs.

By: mike

mike — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 16:54:41 +0000

i agree with david, it was a clear cut rule and they should be punished wheather the guy had an outcome on the game or not

By: David

David — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 16:36:45 +0000

As a PSU alum I agree that Michigan won the game and deserved to win. the problem is it broke a rule - a rule that keeps college athletic programs equal. Whether Chambers made fifty tackles, interceptions, or whatever is not the issue. The issue is a broken rule and a just penalty for all big Ten schools to learn from. The penalty must be just, strict, and keep other schools from side stepping the rules. The only just answer includes the forfeit.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 12:05:24 +0000

Michigan won that game fair and square. He played no direct role inthe outcome of that game. Face it PSU, you just can beat Michigan.

By: T

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 04:25:14 +0000

I agree with Scott. If this was even someone like a punter/long snapper/etc., I might understand an argument.

But a guy that plays just special teams and has 1 assist through 4 games? He made no impact.

By: Scott

Scott — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 02:04:07 +0000

I think forfeiting a game for a guy who plays special teams and had one tackle, actually an assist, in four games is ridiculous. He had absolutely no impact on the game. Michigan rightfully won that game and should be allowed to keep it, period.