More previews of this weekend's games today, but the big news is what's going on at Rutgers.
Rutgers head coach Kyle Flood has been suspended for three games and fined $50,000, which could be taken as a precursor to fire Flood with cause later in the season, the "with cause" portion of that sentence implying that Flood wouldn't be entitled to a contract buyout.
(I would take it that way were I Kyle Flood, and begin to negotiate some sort of buyout, perhaps meeting Julie Hermann in an undisclosed off-campus location while wearing no Rutgers gear as a disguise.)
Why not just fire Flood now?
Perhaps it's because Rutgers needs to fire everyone and Flood can stick around for a couple months and watch the blood bath as it happens in front of him. Perhaps they're preparing a cruise ship on which they can place the entire athletic department, give them one last nice lobster dinner, then sink the damned thing with everyone and everything Rutgers on it and start over from scratch.
In the past couple of years, Rutgers has fired basketball Mike Rice for abusive behavior , let go of athletic director Tim Pernetti only to replace him with Julie Hermann who was accused of abusive behavior when she was a volleyball coach at the University of Tennessee. Six players have been kicked off this year's team due to assaults and a home invasion and that was before star receiver Leonte Carroo was suspended for an altercation outside the stadium last Saturday.
It is no wonder that Flood directly contacted a Rutgers university professor, sent email to him through private accounts, and then offered to meet him in person off-campus - all against university policy. It seems to be how things operate at Rutgers.
The whole place seems to be infected with stupid. Only sure way to get rid of that is to burn everything.
Rutgers
Suspended Rutgers head coach Kyle Flood is pretty bad at secrecy - SBNation.com
The news comes after an investigation that originated in the offseason.
Read this and you get the idea that Flood is as close to "buffoon" as you may find today, and the day just started.
President Robert Barchi's Letter to the Rutgers University Community - On the Banks
Dear Members of the Rutgers Community: Since our University was established almost 250 years ago, Rutgers has grown to become the State of New Jersey's premier public institution of higher...
Statement from Rutgers Athletic Director Julie Hermann - On the Banks
Statement from Director of Athletics Julie Hermann: "Yesterday, President Barchi shared with me the findings of the Office of Enterprise Risk Management, Ethics and Compliance review of the matter...
Statement from Rutgers Football Coach Kyle Flood - On the Banks
Statement from Rutgers Head Football Coach Kyle Flood: "Earlier today, I met with President Barchi in his office and he informed me of my three-game suspension and the imposed fine. ..."
A Breakdown of Rutgers Football Coach Kyle Flood's Suspension - On the Banks
After waiting for four weeks, we finally have a resolution in the Kyle Flood investigation regarding his alleged improper contact with a professor. He was suspended today for 3 games by the University. It turns out it was much more than an email. Flood arranged a meeting with the professor outside the Princeton Public Library on August 5th to discuss the status of Nadir Barnwell's grade.
Previews And Such...
Getting To Know Michigan Football's Week Three Opponent: The UNLV Rebels - Maize n Brew
Taking a look at Michigan's Saturday Mountain West foe and more in preparation for the weekend matchup
Northwestern-Duke preview: Three matchups to watch - Inside NU
Which matchups will decide Saturday's game?
Virginia Tech at Purdue Preview - Hammer and Rails
The Hokies come to Ross-Ade for what could be the elusive turning point victory.
Caleb Rowe takes the reins of Maryland football's offense - Testudo Times
Head coach Randy Edsall and offensive coordinator Mike Locksley have installed Rowe as Maryland's starting quarterback, in place of Perry Hills. Rowe was not to blame for last week's defeat, but now Maryland is 1-1, facing the lowest-ranked opponent left on its schedule ahead of a challenging slog through the Big Ten's East Division.
2015 Big Ten Bowl Projections: Could both Ohio State and Michigan State make the College Football Playoff? - The Champaign Room
Could two Big Ten teams be named to the second College Football Playoff?
KIRK FERENTZ: MASTER OF FAKES - Black Heart Gold Pants
No field goal is safe with Kirk Ferentz around. Shouldn't we have seen this coming?
The long, sad history of Ole Miss quarterbacks in Tuscaloosa - Red Cup Rebellion
Chad Kelly is set to make his first start in Bryant-Denny Stadium, a place that has not been historically hospitable to Rebels QBs.
Film Study Preview: Alabama vs Ole Miss - Roll 'Bama Roll
Can Alabama extract revenge upon the Rebels from Ole Miss?
Five questions with Western Kentucky: Can the Hilltoppers make up for Leon Allen's injury? - The Crimson Quarry
Underdog Dynasty's Fletcher Keel stops by to answer our questions about Indiana's saturday matchup with Western Kentucky.
Nebraska
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Miami Nebraska Pick - Controlling my Inner Kanye - State of The U
I preview and pick the Miami Nebraska game and analyze what we've seen so far this season. Two back-to-back winning weeks have my confidence rising and I'm determined to stay in control.
Inside The Numbers: Canes efficiency rates thru 2 games - State of The U
Al Golden has mentioned this. Many of you have talked about certain this. So, let's evaluate some efficiency stats for the Canes as we delve inside the numbers.
Miami Hurricanes Football Needs Offensive Line to Step Up - State of The U
Through two games the 'Canes big guys have produced mixed results. For 2015 to be a step up season for the program, they need to find chemistry and dominate going forward. - Plus injury update.