The Michigan Daily - Orientation Edition 2003 - 29 SANCTIONS Continued from Page 27 edge, uninvolved student-athletes," Committee Chair Thomas Yeager said by teleconference. The Committee of Infractions is an independent administrative body composed of representatives from NCAA member institutions and the general public. All members either have experience in athletic depart- ments or law. Another stipulation in Michigan's punishment will be completely dis- associating itself from the four play- ers for the next 10 years - the largest disassociation ever handed out by the NCAA. Under the disas- sociation, Michigan cannot receive any assistance (including financial) from the quartet and is barred from giving them any benefit or privi- lege, either directly or indirectly, that is not available to the general } public. The NCAA also expects the University to implement other actions to eliminate their involve- ment in the athletic program, and completely remove them from all University records. Last November, the University self-imposed a number of penalties that went into effect in the 2002-03 season. Besides banning itself from any 2003 postseason play and plac- ing itself on two years of probation, Michigan basically erased all exis- tence of the four aforementioned players by forfeiting 112 regular season and tournament games which they took part in, removing four banners from Crisler Arena and eliminating all records of the the committee evaluated all these factors, and gave sufficient weight to the University's cooperation, mit- igation, age of the case, self- imposed penalties, we felt it was a two-year case in which one has already been served." If the appeal fails, the 2003-04 season will be Michigan's second straight campaign with a postseason ban. But, according to point guard Daniel Horton - who will be a sophomore next season - the team remains optimistic, and no one has any intentions to leave the program. "Everybody's coming back (for next season)," Horton said. "I look at (the possible postseason ban) as another challenge. We can show tremendous character if we are able to overcome this and still have a great season." Michigan's postseason ban includes both the NCAA and NIT tournaments, but the Wolverines are eligible to play in the Big Ten Tournament. Most of these violations took place while Steve Fisher - current- ly head coach at San Diego State - held the head coaching position at Michigan. The NCAA said there were many "red flags" that Fisher should have picked up on during the time, but found no wrongdoing by the coach. "There was no direct evidence that (Fisher) was involved in the viola- tions. Hence there's no penalty," Yea- ger said. In July, Webber will be on trial for obstruction of justice and lying to a federal grand jury about his relation- ship with Martin. OUTBACK Continued from Page 27 by Jim Mandich. But it was truly a couple of jun- iors who led the Wolverines. Tail- back Chris Perry set an Outback Bowl record with four touchdowns; the accomplishment is also a Michi- gan bowl record. He finished the game with 85 yards rushing on 28 carries, as well as 108 yards receiv- ing. Quarterback John Navarre threw for a career-best 319 yards,. going a very efficient 21-for-36 with a touchdown and no intercep- tions. Despite Navarre's career perform- ance, the Michigan offense stumbled out of the gate and took some time to find its rhythm; the unit's only score until late in the second quarter came as a result of a Florida miscue. Deep in his own territory, Gross- man found himself scrambling after a high snap. Kashama beat him to the ball, recovered it inside the five- yard line, and put his offense in position to grant Perry his first touchdown. After two Florida touchdowns, Zook made the decision to attempt the two-point conversion try. Its fail- ure seemed to swing the momentum back to the Wolverines, who utilized Perry via a number of screen passes to get him, Navarre and the 10-win Wolverines back on track. This is the 23rd 10-win season in Michigan's illustrious football his- tory. The Wolverines will likely find themselves ranked in the top-10 nationally when the dust settles on the BCS. TONY DING/Daily Freshman Daniel Horton speaks with media on the floor of Crisier Arena Thursday. Horton said all of the players are adamant about staying with the program. quartet in any printed materials. tion, the committee concluded that Michigan also returned the additional penalties are warranted," $450,000 earned from postseason Yeager said. appearances in the '90s. Many Michigan faithful share "Although the self-imposed Coleman's displeasure with the post- penalties are significant and appro- season ban, but Yeager says it could priate, as mitigated for the institu- have been much worse. tion's cooperation and efforts to "A two-year postseason ban isn't uncover the facts, as well as the the worst that could've happened by time factor of the time of the viola- any stretch," Yeager said. "When The Univerity of Michigan Business School Welcomes Incoming Freshmen! Earti thdegree most valued by recruiters! ,you re considering the BBA ram, hee is a list of pre-requisite co :ses t schedule during your fresh:an: :d sophomore years: English 125 .r