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MAC Releases Official Statement Regarding Western Michigan–Michigan Football Game

Brandon King

The Mid-American Conference has released an official statement addressing the controversial ending of Saturday’s Western Michigan–Michigan football game and the decision to restore time to the game clock. Michigan escaped with a dramatic victory after appearing to run out of time, only for officials to award the Wolverines one additional play following a replay review. Following the conclusion of the game, the MAC and Western Michigan contacted the Big Ten office seeking clarification regarding both the replay review and the decision to put time back on the clock. According to…

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Big Ten Officially Bans NFL Players From Returning to Conference

Brandon King

The Big Ten is drawing a hard line between college and professional football. The conference has officially approved a rule prohibiting certain players with professional football ties from returning to play for Big Ten programs. The rule received unanimous approval from the conference’s faculty representatives. Under the new policy, a player cannot be on a Big Ten football roster if they: The decision comes amid a growing eligibility controversy surrounding former college players who have recently returned from professional football after receiving additional eligibility through court rulings. But the Big…

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Big Ten Set to Block Former NFL Players From Returning to Conference

Brandon King

BREAKING: The Big Ten is set to pass a new rule Tuesday that would prevent players who have moved on to professional football from returning to play for a Big Ten school, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Under the proposed rule, a player would be ineligible to join a Big Ten roster if they have declared for the NFL Draft and did not withdraw, appeared on an NFL roster, or signed a contract with a professional league. The move comes amid a growing debate across college football over whether players…

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Could Michigan be leaving Adidas for Nike or Under Armour?

Brandon King

It has been eight years since the University of Michigan left the Swoosh for Adidas, and having the largest known brand contract in the nation, which is $8.8 million, the Wolverines are contemplating making a changes. Michigan athletic director Jim Hackett, in a sit down conversation with students Wednesday, said the department was conside:  Going back to Nike going to Under Armour remaining with Adidas As reported by The Michigan Daily, in his efforts to make a quality decision Hackett has canvassed students, spoken to former Wolverine players now in…

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