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[WolverineSteve]

or the real story anyway.



Carr gives details on role in suit by referee

U-M coach says telling commissioner about official who was legally blind was 'his obligation.'

Angelique S. Chengelis / The Detroit News

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CHICAGO -- Michigan coach Lloyd Carr said Tuesday there were several inaccuracies involving his role in the events that led to a lawsuit filed by a fired Big Ten referee and in subsequent media coverage of it.

James Filson, an official who worked for the Big Ten for eight years, last month filed suit here in federal court.

Filson was fired by Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany in the spring of 2005, apparently after Carr informed Delany that Filson was legally blind in one eye. Filson had lost an eye in an accident in 2000 and continued to work football games but never told the Big Ten about his blindness.

The lawsuit indicated Carr has been informed of Filson's condition by a member of the media, and it was then Carr phoned Delany.

"That part in the complaint, and that part that has been reported in the media is totally erroneous," Carr said.

Carr said at some point following the 2004 season, he received a call from a Big Ten official who asked if he or any of the league's coaches were aware that Filson was blind in one eye.

"He proceeded to tell me there were some major issues regarding this, and his comment to me was to the effect that if the media got a hold of it, it was going to become a major embarrassment to the conference if (there was) a call was made that might impact the game.

"Following that conversation, I called the commissioner (Delany). I called him because I felt I had an obligation as a member of this conference to call him. So when I called the commissioner, I made it very clear that I was calling for one purpose and one purpose only and that was to pass that information that was given to me by a Big Ten official.

"I made it clear to Jim that I had no opinion, that I was not calling with any motivation other than to provide him the information, and what he chose to do with it was certainly his decision."

Carr said he had never -- until Tuesday when he addressed a group of reporters -- spoken to

"Given the same circumstances, I would make the same call, in spite of the fact it has been portrayed that I cost him his job, or I was trying to get him fired," Carr said. "There is nothing further from the truth."

Delany said Tuesday he could not fully comment on the situation.

Another opportunity?

Ken Tinney , a highly rated defensive back recruit from Milford Academy in New Berlin, N.Y., might get a second chance with Michigan State.

Tinney, who could provide much-needed depth at cornerback, was sent home earlier this summer after missing classes and workouts upon his arrival on campus. At the time, it appeared his Spartan career had ended before it ever began.

But coach John L. Smith indicated Tuesday there's still a chance Tinney could return by the time practice begins next week.

"He's a limbo guy," Smith said at the Big Ten meetings. "I closed the door, but he kept knocking. We're going to wait and see. Here's what I would hope -- he comes back, he learned a lesson, he's decided that he's got a great opportunity in his life and there's nothing for him at home."

Bass' career uncertain

The playing career of Michigan sophomore receiver Antonio Bass , who was set to be the backup quarterback this fall before a freak knee injury during a conditioning drill in March, is still in question.

Although he has made significant progress during rehabilitation following surgery, he faces another test in the next few weeks, coach Lloyd Carr said.

"I don't know if it's a setback, but it's something that's going to it's an important test in terms of the future of an athlete," Carr said.

He was asked if Bass' career is in doubt.

"The test is going to clarify that," Carr said.

Even if Bass receives positive feedback from the upcoming test, Carr said Bass would not be ready to return this season.

"We're here to try to help and to try to give an opportunity. He's not a bad kid. Hopefully, he takes advantage of this opportunity."

The future of two other incoming freshmen -- defensive tackle Vaughn Martin (London, Ont.) and tight end Sam Gardner (Lexington, Ky.) -- is also on hold at this time.

"Both of those guys still have some academic work to do," Smith said. "I wouldn't look for them this semester."

Meanwhile, receiver/defensive back Irving Campbell and tight end Jamar Jones won't return to the team, along with kicker/punter John Goss . Campbell and Jones are expected to transfer, possibly to a Division I-AA school, to get more playing time. Goss decided not to pursue a final year of eligibility after graduating.

Heartening news

Smith said his wife, Diana , continues to make a good recovery from surgery last winter for breast cancer.

"We didn't do a lot (this summer)," he said. "We just went out West and concentrated on everybody getting healthy.

"She's doing great -- as positive as we could ever ask for."

Who's the backup?

Junior Chad Henne is the starting U-M quarterback, of course, but he is the only player at that position with experience.

Carr said redshirt freshman Jason Forcier is the backup. Incoming freshman David Cone has been in Ann Arbor working out with the team.

You can reach Angelique S. Chengelis at angelique.chengelis@detnews.com. Dave Dye contributed.

[BlindRef]

Too long and too many facts for the Suckeyes and Sparties to read this.

[MgoBlue-LightSpecial]

What "facts?"

You can't prove what Lloyd's intentions were when he made that call any more/less than I can.

[WolverineSteve]

What "facts?"

You can't prove what Lloyd's intentions were when he made that call any more/less than I can.

interesting. You seemed to know alot more in the other thread.

[Snake]

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[WolverineSteve]

He is 6-5 against OSU. I say keep him.

[buckeye_in_sc]

^^^^^^^^^^^^

misleading stats much?

but 1-4 in the last 5 years...that is a pretty shitty trend...wouldn't you say?

especially since two of those wins came in your crib...

just sayin...

i mean tOSU ran Cooper out of town for a 2-10-1 record and if you break the wins and what not by when they won he was

1-5-1 through 1994 and
1-5 1995 through 2000

so in a tale of two halves his record equaled Carr's against Tressel...hmmm...

again just sayin...

[L45B]

He is 6-5 against OSU. I say keep him.

Strongly concur.

[WolverineSteve]

^^There's a first time for everything.