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2012 TSUN football news

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Well I'll kick things off with the first off-season news of the year. Stonum in the news... again; this time for operating a vehicle without a license. I know Hoke wasn't too pleased about his 2 DUIs, so we'll see what happens here. Some kids never learn.

annarbor.com link

Michigan wide receiver Darryl Stonum, who is on probation for operating a vehicle while visibly impaired second offense, was ticketed this morning in Ann Arbor for driving on a revoked license, 15th District Court records show.
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ESPN
Police said Stonum, 21, was stopped Thursday morning and found to be driving on a revoked license on his way to a probation meeting, and lied to his probation officer, Steve Hill, about how he arrived for the meeting.
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What bothered him the most, the judge said, was Stonum deceiving authorities.
"The whole time, you are doing this behind our backs," Pope said during Stonum's hearing.
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Pope cited four alcohol-related offenses against Stonum, something he deemed "extremely unusual" for a 21-year-old. The judge said Stonum is among 1 percent of the population who have committed the number of alcohol-related offenses he has by his age.
In the past, Stonum also had been charged on separate counts of being a minor in possession of alcohol, but according to the court, those charges were dismissed.
Stonum has not paid any of the $1,950 he owes in court fees and had not attended any 12-step meetings in the past two weeks, the court said. The court also revoked his driver's license and he is not eligible to apply for one until June 22.
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When sentenced, Stonum attempted to explain to the judge that he had just begun classes for the semester. He mumbled through most of his court appearance and told the court, "I was stuck," which was why he drove himself to meet with his probation officer.
To which Pope responded: "You were stuck because your actions have led to now."
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http://michigan.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1319829

Andy Reid
TheWolverine.com Staff Writer

Michigan football coach Brady Hoke confirmed that receiver Darryl Stonum has been dismissed from the football team, according to a statement release by U-M media relations.

"I love Darryl and wish him nothing but the absolute best," Hoke said in the statement. "However, there is a responsibility and a higher standard you must be accountable to as a University of Michigan football student-athlete. That does not and will not change. It's unfortunate because I believe he has grown a great deal as a person since the beginning of the season. My hope is that maturing process continues."

Stonum, a fourth-year played in 2011, was suspended for Hoke's first season in Ann Arbor. After his second DUI charge, Stonum planned to redshirt the season, work on the practice squad to gain the coaches' trust, and return to the field as a fifth-year senior in 2012.

Days after the Wolverines' 23-20 overtime win in the Sugar Bowl, Stonum was caught driving with a suspended license, violating his probation, and spent a short stint in jail.

Stonum caught 76 passes for 1,008 yards and six touchdowns in his career. He also returned 62 kickoffs for 1,538 yards and holds the single-season kickoff return mark with 39 returns for 1,001 yards in 2009.

"I appreciate everything the University of Michigan, Dave Brandon and Coach Hoke have done for me," Stonum said in the statement. "I look forward to continuing my football career down the road, but more importantly, right now I'm focused on graduating from Michigan this Spring. I understand only I am responsible for my actions. I'm sad about how all of this turned out, but I completely understand. I love this school and my team and will miss them all greatly.

"But I'll always be a Wolverine. I know I have grown and matured as a person over the last nine months, and I will continue to learn and grow every day. I want to thank everyone for all of their support, and I hope they will support me in the future."
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If he can graduate, then at least some good came out of his time at Michigan
 
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They had a good bit of luck to go with some great coaching by Mattison this year. 2012 could be a lot different. Starting out 2012 by playing 'Bama could send them in a very different direction. Bama is notorious for hurting opposing QBs.
 
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I don't think anyone will argue that the schedule set up pretty perfectly for Hoke and his first year. 8 home games with no Wisconsin was timed well. I expect a step back next season for sure.


A win over Michigan State is a HUGE priority in my IMO.
 
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Denard is not going to get that lucky two years in a row. Kirkpatrick and co will catch more passes than Michigan if he tries that nonsense without Hemingway, who was worth at least 2-3 wins.
 
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WolverineMike;2090769; said:
I don't think anyone will argue that the schedule set up pretty perfectly for Hoke and his first year. 8 home games with no Wisconsin was timed well. I expect a step back next season for sure.


A win over Michigan State is a HUGE priority in my IMO.
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Not to mention drawing perpetual BCS choke victim VT who had just been torched by a Clemson team that gave up 70 points in their BCS bowl. That was a creme-puff if I've ever seen one...
 
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