Michigan players whining early

Rich Rodriguez is under fire again. Current (and I am sure some former) Michigan players told a Detroit newspaper the team's practice habits were in violation of NCAA rules. I watched every game the Wolverines played last year, and I too felt violated. Not to make light if a legitimate rule was broken, but every player on that team should be embarrassed by their 3-9 season. I certainly understand the rationale of coach Rodriguez, because he knows he has to turn things around this year. They looked physically over matched by their Big Ten rivals a year ago and suffered some embarrassing losses. The timing of this story is also eye brow raising. Players that were recruited under the Carr regime may have an axe to grind. Rules may have really been violated. Players may have a legitimate gripe. But if they lose to Western Michigan on Saturday, they are going to come off as a soft cream puff whiny team. No matter how much or little they practice.