Football Updates: A “tumultuous offseason”
Apr 20, 2007 in Michigan Football
SI’s Stewart Mandel notes that it’s been a rough spring for Lloyd Carr and the Wolverines. Disciplinary problems involving several key playmakers have resulted in dismissals (Carson Butler, Eugene Germany, Chris Richard) and an indefinite suspension (Adrian Arrington), and injuries have sidelined others through Spring practice (Mike Hart, Jake Long, Mario Manningham) and beyond (Kevin Grady).
There is some good news for the future, however. Carr has landed two huge commitments for the 2008 recruiting class: OL Dann O’Neill from Grand Haven, MI, and CB Boubakar Cissoko from Detroit, MI. Both are projected to be among the nation’s top prospects in the next recruiting season. In addition, the University Regents just approved plans for a $26.1 million state-of-the-art indoor practice facility. Upon its completion, Michigan will be one of the only programs in America with two indoor practice facilities (Oosterbaan Fieldhouse will continue to be used).
CORRECTION: This post initially listed Rondell Biggs as among the players suspended. Rondell Biggs has graduated and has not been dismissed or subject to any other disciplinary action.