The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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things for these student-athletes, I would. The NCAA says 20.5 hours is the max [per week of practice], but it turns out nobody follows that. There are ways that they work around it, and if it was only us, it'd be ridiculous. I'd clean house. But it's everybody." Schlissel subsequently apologized to Hoke "for not providing [a] full pic- ture," in those remarks, clarifying on the school's website. "The university is in full compli- ance with NCAA practice-hour reg- ulations," Schlissel said. "Athletics compliance officials track countable practice hours weekly and our student- athletes are adhering to NCAA rules. "Our system is designed to identify and correct problems quickly and ad- dress them before they become repeti- tive problems. There are other athletic- related activities that occur that are not counted toward practice hours such as leadership and time-management training. Time spent on medical treat- ment and study hall are other areas not counted. "A number of students choose to work out or train on their own time, outside of coach-run and organized practices. Sometimes these may be re- ferred to as 'captain's practices.' No coaches can be present, unless permit- ted under NCAA safety regulations. And that time is not counted, either. And yet, these are real time demands on student-athletes." The new president, as noted, is quickly discovering how big football remains on his campus. His interim athletic director already knew and will intimately be involved in its review. ❑ Dave Brandon Timeline: Achievement And Angst Achievement Under Brandon • Guided Michigan deftly through the NCAA infractions under then head football coach Rich Rodriguez, regarding practice time overages. • Produced the first night game ever at Michigan Stadium, versus Notre Dame on Sept. 10, 2011. The game featured an NCAA-record 114,804 fans, with Bran- don revealing U-M's "Legends Jersey" program before the contest. • Brought hockey to Michigan Stadium in the form of "The Big Chill at the Big House." • Oversaw the addition of men's and women's lacrosse to Michigan's array of varsity sports. • Embarked upon an ambitious, $350-million master plan of remaking Michi- gan's athletic facilities, with a number of them already refurbished. • Entered Michigan football into the "Cowboys Classic" against Alabama in Arlington, Texas, to kick off the 2012 season. Michigan received $4.7 million for participation in that game, and will garner $6 million for a return trip to play in that event in 2017 against Florida. • Guided Michigan through the finishing up of the $100-million remake of