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Michigan may have to forfeit Penn St., ND wins
Wolverines used ineligible player for first four games of season
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21082674/
Michigan's season might be getting worse, and that could lead to wins for Notre Dame and Penn State.
An ineligible player played for Michigan in the first four games of the season, and although the school hasn't heard yet from the Big Ten about penalties, "I can't rule anything out at this point," athletic director Bill Martin said.
Michigan safety Artis Chambers cannot play in any more games this year or travel with the team because of a "misinterpretation of Big Ten freshman eligibility rules," Martin said.
Chambers didn't travel with the Wolverines for their game at Northwestern. The Fort Wayne, Ind., native remains enrolled at Michigan and can still practice with the team, Martin said.
Chambers played in each of the Wolverines' first four games, recording five solo tackles and assisting on two others. Martin told The Detroit News that he didn't know if Chambers' ineligibility might lead to a forfeit of any games, including Michigan's wins over Notre Dame on Sept. 15 and then-No.10 Penn State on Sept. 22.
The Big Ten Conference had no official comment, spokesman Scott Chipman told the South Bend (Ind.) Tribune, but forfeiture of games is one option. The conference's committee for compliance may not rule for two weeks, the newspaper reported.
Wolverines used ineligible player for first four games of season
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21082674/
Michigan's season might be getting worse, and that could lead to wins for Notre Dame and Penn State.
An ineligible player played for Michigan in the first four games of the season, and although the school hasn't heard yet from the Big Ten about penalties, "I can't rule anything out at this point," athletic director Bill Martin said.
Michigan safety Artis Chambers cannot play in any more games this year or travel with the team because of a "misinterpretation of Big Ten freshman eligibility rules," Martin said.
Chambers didn't travel with the Wolverines for their game at Northwestern. The Fort Wayne, Ind., native remains enrolled at Michigan and can still practice with the team, Martin said.
Chambers played in each of the Wolverines' first four games, recording five solo tackles and assisting on two others. Martin told The Detroit News that he didn't know if Chambers' ineligibility might lead to a forfeit of any games, including Michigan's wins over Notre Dame on Sept. 15 and then-No.10 Penn State on Sept. 22.
The Big Ten Conference had no official comment, spokesman Scott Chipman told the South Bend (Ind.) Tribune, but forfeiture of games is one option. The conference's committee for compliance may not rule for two weeks, the newspaper reported.
