DP5555
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Maybe I'm a little late, but I just read on ESPN that Hoke announced a one game suspension for both Toussaint (starting RB) and backup defensive end Frank Clark. Very surprising considering they are playing Alabama, however, I must say I'm impressed that Hoke made the right choice. I was impressed by his comments as well (per ESPN):
"The decision was not easy, but I feel it is in the best interest of this program and for these kids, and those always will be my priorities," Hoke said. "We have choices every day, and you have to be accountable to this program, your teammates, your family and the University of Michigan."
"These are our sons," Hoke said. "These are real lives, and I think too often many people forget that. It's not always just about football, or a football decision. It's about teaching life lessons, and if this helps these kids or someone else make a right decision later, then we've won. That is ultimately what we are here for, to help them grow and mature to become better sons, fathers, husbands and members of society.
"They are good young men who made poor choices, and we will continue to support them as members of our team and family."
It's tough to root for a program that has as many advantages as Michigan has, but I'm yet to find any reason to dislike Brady Hoke. Seems to me like they got a heck of a head coach. Scares me because they're are landing big recruits left and right, and they are in Iowa's division. More than likely Michigan is returning to their prior form. At least they have a stand up head coach leading the way. I think Michigan State and Dantonio could take some notes!
"The decision was not easy, but I feel it is in the best interest of this program and for these kids, and those always will be my priorities," Hoke said. "We have choices every day, and you have to be accountable to this program, your teammates, your family and the University of Michigan."
"These are our sons," Hoke said. "These are real lives, and I think too often many people forget that. It's not always just about football, or a football decision. It's about teaching life lessons, and if this helps these kids or someone else make a right decision later, then we've won. That is ultimately what we are here for, to help them grow and mature to become better sons, fathers, husbands and members of society.
"They are good young men who made poor choices, and we will continue to support them as members of our team and family."
It's tough to root for a program that has as many advantages as Michigan has, but I'm yet to find any reason to dislike Brady Hoke. Seems to me like they got a heck of a head coach. Scares me because they're are landing big recruits left and right, and they are in Iowa's division. More than likely Michigan is returning to their prior form. At least they have a stand up head coach leading the way. I think Michigan State and Dantonio could take some notes!
