Michigan announced today that they will suspend Zack Novak for one game.
“We are taking swift and appropriate action with Zack for the unacceptable incident that occurred at Ohio State,” said Beilein. “After speaking with Zack, he understands the severity of his actions. He expressed regret and embarrassment for his behavior. I hope Zack will learn a valuable lesson from this imposed discipline.”
This is probably the right decision but it is a shame that Zack won’t get to play in his return home to Indiana. Zack also has plenty of experience playing against the Purdue kids so it would have been an interesting match up as well. Anything more than a 1 game suspension would be a little ridiculous in my opinion but I don’t have a problem with one game. Hopefully Jevohn Shepherd and Anthony Wright are ready to step up.
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I even think a one game suspension is a little over the top. I think JB is just doing it as a learning lesson for a freshman. Something tells me that if Novak was an upperclassman he would not be suspended.
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I believe he would’ve been suspended, regardless. If Michigan hadn’t made the move, the Big Ten would have.
This is going to be a blessing in disguise. Shep is going to step up and have a breakout game. He might not do so offensively but will impact the game in a way Novak can’t. I look for him to shut down Robbie Hummel!!!
I like your enthusiasm.
totally appropriate. If the jerseys were reversed we’d be calling for heads.
Yes I agree with the one game suspension. Let Zack cool off.
Lets get Shep. and Anthony in against Purdue. Got to win blue! GO BLUE!