Just released, via Big Ten Media Relations: Big Ten Statement on Penn State Park Ridge, Ill. – The Big Ten Council of Presidents/Chancellors (COP/C) held its regularly scheduled meeting this week with several items on its Agenda, including the series of events recently unfolding at Penn State University. With regard to the Penn State matter, the Big Ten office issued the following statement on behalf of the COP/C: The Big Ten Presidents and Chancellors express their sincere concern for any harm done to innocent young victims and their families.  Protection of our children is one of society’s most central responsibilities and institutions of higher education should be particularly vigilant.  We are committed to examining our own institutions to assure that effective measures are taken to assure the safety of children on our campuses.  It has been approximately one month since the initial release of the Grand Jury report in the Penn State matter and a number of federal, state and institutional investigations have been launched.  While it is premature to reach any conclusions regarding civil or criminal liability arising out of these events, there does appear to be sufficient information to raise significant concerns as to whether a concentration of power in a single individual or program may have threatened or eroded institutional control of intercollegiate athletics at Penn State. …

In the chaos on the field after the game, I couldn’t help but get a little choked up and I wasn’t alone.  What can you say about Saturday?   You saw world-class athletic talent one minute and Pop Warner-esque blunders the next.   You got to see some of the guys who endured the past three painful years shine, defeat the hated Buckeyes and win eight times this season in front of classmates, families, and fans.  Every emotion you can think of in three and a half hours of play.  As I watched the last few minutes play out I kept thinking that it almost had to be this way to finally overcome the Buckeyes.  To the Sights & Sounds: What?  Screaming “CHEAP PERFUME…!” isn’t cool anymore? * Related:

To make your favorite Wolverine fans happy this holiday season, here’s a few gift ideas for the Michigan fans in your family: 1.  Moe’s has Clothes, Galore.   Did you notice that Moe’s and Underground Printing are sponsors this site, mgoblog and several of my peers in and out of the blogosphere?   So what?  Come on people, support them. They’ve got massive “Cyber Monday” deals for Michigan fans so dig in: 2.   Three and Out!  John U. Bacon’s epic book chronicles the past three seasons and the struggles the current group of seniors experienced.  A must read for Michigan fans so grab yours and have Bacon autograph a copy for you or for a gift at a local book signing.    Other favorites include If These Walls Could Talk…by Jon Falk, Natural Enemies, Bo’s Lasting Lessons, Blue Ice, Obscene Diaries of a Michigan fan, and the Michigan Football Vault.   3. Authentic Schembechler Hall Lockers.   I’ve posted on these before, and as I understand it there are still a few left.   They are amazing—the demo crew handling the locker room renovation retained the rights to keep the lockers and they have the paperwork to back it up.  Complete with combination for the secure door.  Seller is asking around $825 but email me mail @ mvictors . com for details.     More details…