ACC chimes in on spring practice
The onslaught continues. ACC commissioner John Swofford gives his 2 cents on Harbaugh's spring break plans.
Spoiler - he's not a fan
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/2016/02/11/accs-swoffor…
February 12th, 2016 at 11:06 AM ^
I was just kidding.
February 11th, 2016 at 8:05 PM ^
Given a choice between practice in Ann Arbor and practice/fun in Orlando, it's no wonder they are expressing happiness on social media.
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February 12th, 2016 at 12:32 AM ^
And college basketball teams take summer basketball tours to Europe, China, Australia or whatever, in the summer (for the sparty troll, that is NOT in-season), and everyone just showers the idea with praise and puppy dogs...Somehow a spring break in FL paid for by the university with....oh my Gerd...FOUR practices is stealing the very joy out of a college athlete's entire college experience. I did just wake up in a Twilight Zone episode, yes???
February 11th, 2016 at 11:20 PM ^
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February 12th, 2016 at 10:11 AM ^
Might as well stick to the company line. Plus, they have FSU and Miami in conference so they have an easier time establishing a connection to Florida than say Maryland or Rutgers.
February 12th, 2016 at 3:21 AM ^
In college, the track team would go to southern California every year for break. We spent half the time training and half the time at the beach or what not. It sucked if you COULDN'T go.
I still don't understand why this is still being argued about. Oh yeah, the SEC and ACC are whiners...
Hail Harbaugh and Go Blue!
February 11th, 2016 at 7:39 PM ^
Didn't msu get their shitwrecked playing on an abandoned tug boat a few years back. No complaints about the ills of sea-sickeness or threat of pierats while the team took a break from their Coloring Book 500 level homework.
February 11th, 2016 at 8:07 PM ^
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February 11th, 2016 at 7:39 PM ^
So the two commisioners hate the idea out of concern for the athletes...who like the idea.
February 11th, 2016 at 7:40 PM ^
With all the whining about the demands on a student-athlete's time, Jake tweets (it's in the Det News article) that he likes having practices without having to worry about class.
Jake, thank you for giving some perspective to these conference leaders.
February 11th, 2016 at 7:40 PM ^
February 11th, 2016 at 7:40 PM ^
for so many people not agreeing with harbaugh they sure seem to like connecting themselves to him, one way or another.
February 11th, 2016 at 7:41 PM ^
February 11th, 2016 at 7:44 PM ^
No school is being forced to do this. If you don't want to practice over spring break then don't practice, it's really that simple. But the NCAA cannot ban this because that would mean every other sport that participates in games, practices, or any athletic related activity over spring break would no longer be allowed to compete. That's golf, basketball, baseball, softball, swimming, etc. Hell the Michigan gymnastics team takes a team trip over spring break. I mean Jesus we devote an entire month of basketball to March Madness and no one says a word about the players missing class and spring break then. No one says a word when "summer break" gets cut short for fall camp or "winter break" is cut short for bowl prep. The NCAA has no problem scheduling bowl games on Christmas Eve and NYE/NYD forcing kids to miss "family time."
There is simply no way the NCAA can ban this. And the adults bitching about Harbaugh doing this ought to be ashamed of themselves.
Where the fuck is Jim Delaney?
February 11th, 2016 at 7:44 PM ^
Off counting his money?
February 11th, 2016 at 7:51 PM ^
Well said, MaizeHaze.
February 11th, 2016 at 7:58 PM ^
By the way, Delaney's probably checking to see if he can add another crappy school that's out of our region but in a big market to the conference.
February 11th, 2016 at 8:44 PM ^
We own NJ as a partial result of adding Rutgers.
February 11th, 2016 at 10:06 PM ^
Here's a look at the Top 10 states from where the Big Ten schools landed 2016 recruits:
T-1. Ohio: 41
T-1: Florida: 41
3. Maryland: 27 ***
T-4. Illinois: 20
T-4. New Jersey: 20 ***
6. Michigan: 19
T-7: Minnesota: 15
T-7. Texas: 15
9. Georgia: 14
T-10. Indiana: 10
T-10: Wisconsin: 10
February 11th, 2016 at 8:04 PM ^
Where is Jim Delaney?????
February 11th, 2016 at 8:09 PM ^
Currently negotiating a deal with the New Hampshire Institute of Art to join the Big Ten.
February 11th, 2016 at 8:23 PM ^
February 11th, 2016 at 8:42 PM ^
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February 12th, 2016 at 8:23 AM ^
Thinking outside the box. Get an online school in the conference and our footprint is nationwide.
February 11th, 2016 at 8:24 PM ^
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February 12th, 2016 at 3:09 AM ^
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February 12th, 2016 at 10:15 AM ^
...that's held during breaks. So basketball games in Puerto Rico during Thanksgiving Break and baseball/softball games in Florida during Spring Break would go on. But those summer basketball trips to Europe would have to go. There may even be some type of restrictions place on summer workouts for football. The SEC hates anything that can be done in public. Bagmen operate in private and they're totally cool with that.
February 11th, 2016 at 8:06 PM ^
You're entitled to your opinion, we have ours.
I'm surprised the media hasn't really balanced commentary with some of the points mentioned on MGoBlog: [1) they get 2 weeks off for finals instead of spring practice (this article first I've seen that has UM's side); 2) IMG is on spring break that week, Harbaugh will have compliance officer at chained to his ankle, 3) tons of other NCAA sports have games/practice during breaks)]. It's lazy reporting.
If you feel threatened and want to be territorial, fine. You are entilted to that feeling. But don't invoke "student-athlete of quality of life." At least man up and own your fears. Don't put out all these red herrings for people to debate. Let's call a spade a spade. Let the world know you feel threatened and you want to protect your backyard.
Your actions are speaking louder than your words.
February 11th, 2016 at 7:45 PM ^
February 11th, 2016 at 7:47 PM ^
February 11th, 2016 at 7:47 PM ^
Of course the ACC doesn't like it. We just stole a FSU legacy away from the Noles and beat out Clemson for the #1 recruit in the country. All of these conferences see Michigan as a threat to their programs' success and will do all they can to try and stop us.
February 11th, 2016 at 7:49 PM ^
other similar excursions? For example, every major basketball program takes their team on some adventure overseas for weeks at a time, not to mention off campus training by baseball and other sports. But of course this isn't about anything other than other programs piercing the natural talent advantage that comes with being located in the south.
February 11th, 2016 at 8:02 PM ^
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February 11th, 2016 at 7:49 PM ^
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February 11th, 2016 at 7:52 PM ^
As if anyone cares what the ACC thinks
February 11th, 2016 at 7:52 PM ^
All that should matter is how the players feel about devoting some of their time off to football.
And my hunch is that nearly all of them will like the idea of a nice, free trip during which they'll still have time to enjoy themselves.
February 11th, 2016 at 7:53 PM ^
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February 11th, 2016 at 8:19 PM ^
February 11th, 2016 at 8:37 PM ^
In banning the satellite camps the NCAA would be making the statement that it is in the best interest of the hs student athlete to limit his contact to those nasty northern coaches unless they can afford tickets, meals and lodging for unofficials. Just limit them to local coaches.
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