The Michigan Daily - Friday, November 8, 2002 - 7 Michikan content to move program forward Students see move- as 'extreme injustice AMAKER Continued from Page 1. it as an opportunity to show that we are an up and coming program, and an up-and-coming team. And our kids have made some very strong state- ments in that regard." It was an emotional meeting for the 16 Wolver- ines who comprise this year's team, but amid the negative feelings brought about by the sanctions, there were glimmers of hope, and the team was able to take a few positive things away from the meeting. "I think our kids feel some relief, disappoint- ment, anger, all the gambit of emotions," Amaker said. "But also some relief to know that this is moving forward and we are getting past it and we are going to do things the right way." There is also a sense of relief now that the team does not have to wonder as much about what the future will hold. "It beats the uncertainty," Amaker said. "Now there is some clear direction." But even though there were some positives that arose from the meeting, there is still a sting as a result. The pain of the sanctions has hurt three players more than any. For seniors LaVell Blan- chard, Gavin Groninger and Rotolu Adebiyi, there will be no postseason berth in their final campaign as Wolverines. The three will have no opportunity to represent their school once the Big Ten season is done. "It is disappointing for our current team, and our seniors, especially disappointing for a kid like LaVell Blanchard," Amaker said. -This is the time of year when every team is set- ting goals and expectations for what they hope to accomplish this season. But for these Wolverines, some of those goals as now unattainable, through no fault of their own. Instead of bemoaning lost opportunities, the Wolverines are looking forward to what is still within their reach. After being informed of the news that the team would not be able to play in the postseason, the first question Amaker was asked by his players was whether or not they could play in the Big Ten Tournament. "I knew right away that we were moving on, right to the next phase of 'What can we do?' and 'What are the possibilities of this team, at this Monts sai be a great l Continued from Page 1 who is open "One hundred days is not very much tion input. time," he said. "It is a big and compli- "While P cated place." agree with ev Lester Monts, senior vice provost for posal thatc academic affairs, said he is amazed at always be as the broad insight Coleman has exhibit- considered v ed when dealing with pressing issues said. confronting the University. "As time "The University of Michigan is fortu- more of herI nate to have in President Coleman a University leader of tremendous breadth and Bingham F knowledge," said Monts, who is also deep experi senior counselor to the president for versity presi arts, diversity and undergraduate affairs. regarding ho "From life sciences to community run and what involvement to issues surrounding "The firs diversity and the lawsuits, we see a dis- reinforced th ciplined leader and a person of enor- day I nomir mous integrity,"he said. "said. "Amo the michigan daily By Andrew Kaplan Daily Staff Reporter FILE PHOTO Maurice Taylor is one of four Michigan players whose games are being forfeited. Every game in which Taylor played - from 1995-1997, is striken from the record. time?' And that told me how mature we are and what kind of chemistry and heart we had in that lockerroom (Wednesday) night," Amaker said. Even though he and his team were not respon- sible for the incidents that ultimately led to the sanctions announced yesterday, Amaker, who received an automatic two-year contract exten- sion in light of recent developments, accepts their validity, as he said, "We recognize that we repre- sent the basketball program today." The championship banners won by the teams involved in the scandal have been removed from Crisler Arena, a blow, that strikes deep in to the hearts of fans, players and coaches alike. Amaker, who played at Duke from 1984-1987 and earned a Final Four banner in the process, knows the importance they carry. "As a former player and a coach you recognize the significance of seeing a banner," Amaker said. "You recognize that that signals success, that signals winnings, that signals pride. And so anytime you are talking about making some of those types of penalties for sanctions, as a player and as a coach, you're tugging at your heart because you realize that's what you are playing for." Amaker's players share his steadfast commit- ment to Michigan as well. After Wednesday night's meeting, the team is ready to move on and the players understand their responsibility to the school and to the program. "They realize why they come to the University of Michigan for a variety of reasons," Amaker said. "And today is one of those reasons. To stand firm, stand strong and keep our heads held high and represent this school the way we know how. And that's what we've done and that's what we are going to continue to do." In spite of misconduct that a Uni- versity, NCAA and FBI investigation unearthed, students still showed resentment toward the sanctions imposed by University President Mary Sue Coleman and Athletic Director Bill Martin, which punish this year's team for for- mer basket- E A ball booster Ed Martin's FALL OUT previous wrongs. The Michigan of all its victo- r i e s achieved dur- ing the period of \ Martin's underhand-m ed dealing. "I think that annulling all the victo- ries is definitely going overboard," said LSA freshman.David Gorshein. "I think that it's a little bit extreme," commented LSA sopho- more Hyun Choo Lee. "It's not just punishing the few people who are guilty, it's punishing the whole school. The bad publicity is enough punishment for the rest of the school." Super Fan Brian Groesser, an LSA senior and a spokesman for the Maize Rage, denounced the Universi- ty's brusque treatment of this year's athletes. "Really, when you look at it with an outsider's point of view, the only group who's really being punished is the senior class of players," Groesser RECRUITS Continued from Page 5 Michigan." Amaker's other major recruit, Dion Harris of Detroit Redford, also assured the Wolverines' coach- ing staff that he still had every intention of honoring his commit- ment to Michigan. said. "For them, this year is their last opportunity. For them, this is it. I think it's an injustice." If anyone but Ed Martin is culpa- ble, says Groesser, it is the coaching staff and the four former players who have been implicated in the scandal. "You have to blame the players," Groesser said, "especially Louis Bul- lock. He was told to stay away from Martin, but he was selfish and it cost us a couple of seasons in forfeits. You got to blame the coaching staff. If anybody, (former coach Steve) Fisher should be punished out of San Diego State." Lee agreed that Bullock, Robert Traylor, Chris Webber, Maurice Tay- lor and other members of past lineups hold as much blame as Martin does. "I think they pretty much know what's right and what's wrong," Lee said. "I think it's a little too much to say that they were totally naive of the situation. I'm sure that there were some people who knew about it, but kept quiet about it just for the team's sake or the players' sake." As for the University's measure to educate players on NCAA conduct, "it's a good try," Lee said, "but I don't know how effective it will be." What's more, the recent scandals come as no surprise to students. "I think that the University might honor athletics a little more than aca- demics," said Derrick Reed, an LSA sophomore. "Sports are the big money-maker in this school." Gorshein said Martin's malfea- sance is typical of Big Ten sports. "I definitely think it's a corruption of the moral regulations that should go into college athletics," Gorshein said. "But at the same time, every- thing in the world is about politics." "The reputation of Michigan speaks for itself," Harris' coach Derrick McDowell said. "Amaker has spent a long time developing the relationship with Dion and this decision isn't going to affect that. Dion grew up watching the Fab Five and was a big fan of theirs. I think that was a big part of his initial attraction to Michigan." d he has found Coleman to istener, as well as someone to faculty and administra- resident Coleman may not very initiative and every pro- comes her way, one can ssured that she has carefully what you have to present," he passes, we stand to see brilliance." y Regent Larry Deitch (D- arms) said Coleman brings ence as a past Big Ten Uni- dent as well as a set of values iw public universities should t they should stand for. t hundred days have only the view I expressed on the nated her for president," he rng the candidates we saw, she was the best of the best." Deitch said it is her skills, her experi- ence and her attitude toward higher education that have made her a strong and decisive leader. He also said her history as a people person was a critical element in her selection, one that she has exemplified in her work at the Uni- versity so far. "I think she has shown a high degree of energy and enthusiasm about going out and meeting with various communi- ty groups," Deitch said. He added that he thinks the splendid job she has done so far is an example of what she will do in the future. "I am looking forward to great things under her leadership in the months and years to come,' Deitch said. Newly re-elected University Regent Andrea Fischer Newman (R-Ann Arbor) said Coleman has "hit the ground running" since starting her posi- tion at the University. Specifically, she said Coleman moved immediately on appointing Alan Saltiel as the new director of the LSI. 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