https://mgoblog.com/diaries/legal-analysis-big-ten-rules-don%27t-allow-insta-punishment-michigan
A promise is a promise. I'm reminded of this:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/11/13/trump-georgia-case-videos-overturn-2020-election/
Mr. Rym, I'll start with you. The name escapes me--at one point he volunteered as a source for Michigan's vehemence. Today Harbaugh the University/legal geniuses surrendered. There was no explanation; it was complete capitulation.
On the face of it, Mr. Rym is wrong. Per something on ESPN the gist was "a motion asking for an emergency temporary restraining order along with a breach of contract complaint." I learned something--a preliminary injuntion is even more absurd in that it, the awful suspension, hasn't even started yet. Breach of contract--and an emergency? Michigan wasted a lot of money and it and they look foolish at this point too.
I thought it was weird right from the start. Who sends a letter before a meeting (Ono)? The Michigan legislature should have better things to do. The facts were clear (idiot Stalions) and Michigan didn't deny it. Even their high-priced rebuttal and court action were terrible.
The sportsmanship policy has teeth and the commissioner has the power. It is similar to what used to be said of the MLB commissioner--virtually unlimited power for the good of the game. I thought it was refreshing to see a quick investigation and punishment. That will put the fury of the league and ultimate question--did Michigan get where they are because of the signs--to rest. For Jim Harbaugh it comes with the territory and role and an in-game suspension only is pretty harmless anyway.
The other link sticks in my mind. It is a failed, inappropriate conspiracy by lawyers. Sam Bankman-Fried's parents... More lawyers run amok. Perhaps I'll write more and finish this another time.
Update as Mr. Rym is at it again. Still. He had an amicus brief ready to go with 1,700 signatures.. But he is going to keep courting the media and fighting. My guess the plaintiffs realized there was a very good chance the judge would say What? You're wasting my time with this! And, Mr. Rym, your amicus brief is probably the worst, dumbest, most contemptuous thing I have seen in (fill in years) on the bench!
There are follow-up posts on Mgoblog and he just won't let go. It does no good to drag his firm's name into it. I can only imagine hiring a lawyer in a time of need who will stand before a judge and say, "But judge, they violated Rule 32. of the handbook!" Maybe the term is rulebook; at least I didn't write codebook. I'm dubious of even calling it a contract, and exactly who, and how were they, damaged?
I would expect Michigan athletics could receive better counsel in-house--from someone employed by the school. Maybe they did, and that is why they went to a costly outside firm.
It is just a really bad time when the lawyers, who are supposed to be responsible counselors above all, make things worse.
Maryland should be fun because as with everyone on the schedule, Michigan is always the opponent's biggest game of the season, and this one's at home. They fell all the way to 6-4, but that is better than most in the Big Ten.
Then, OMG, the potty-mouthed, very emotional former offensive coordinator will be coaching at home against Ohio State. It will likely be 11-0 vs. 11-0.
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