We got our walk in this morning, which felt pretty good because we've missed it for the last few days. Rain is coming in, too, so we had a nice breeze. No view on the sunrise, though.
August 6, 2024
Tuesday
U-M's Moore violated NCAA rules, NOA draft says (espn.com)
The draft, which could be subject to change, states Moore could face a show-cause penalty and possibly a suspension for allegedly deleting a thread of 52 text messages with former Michigan staffer Connor Stalions in October 2023 on the same day that media reports revealed Stalions was leading an effort to capture the playcalling signals of future opponents.
If you're wondering how much college sports have changed over the last several years, just read this story and then look for the outrage. I'll save you the effort - there is none. Indeed, commentators are mocking the report, saying "no one respects the NCAA" (Paul Finebaum). If true, at a minimum, Moore (attempted to) destroy evidence directly related to a matter that he knew, or should have known, would ultimately be investigated by at least his governing body...and potentially law enforcement.
Even if the media isn't outraged, you have to wonder where the outrage is from the University of Michigan, the high and mighty institution that loved to look down its collective nose at Ohio State when Jim Tressel and the Buckeyes were investigated for tattoo gate, a tame situation by any comparison. Just a decade ago, alumni would have called for Moore's firing as a matter of school pride and the school would have swiftly granted the request.
Not today.
I can't wait for the season to start. Watching the Wolverines play the victim will be almost as much fun as watching the Buckeyes reestablish their dominance over that team up north.
Tropical Storm Debby washes $1m haul of cocaine onto beach in Florida Keys (independent.co.uk)
The drugs were allegedly blown onto the beach as Debby made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane on Monday, causing at least five deaths and widespread damage across the region before charting a path across the southeastern states.
Well, that's a new one.
