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DCBucky

Nov 7 2002, 10:34 AM

Michigan imposed a postseason ban on its men's basketball program for 2003 (not that they were going anywhere anyway!)

They also forfeited all victories from four seasons.

"Workers took down four banners from the ceiling of Crisler Arena -- the 1992 and 1993 NCAA finalist flags, the 1997 NIT Championship banner, and the 1998 Big Ten Tournament title."

"Michigan also said it would return to the NCAA $450,000 -- money it earned for appearing in the postseason."

Read more here.

Celtics4Life

Nov 8 2002, 01:05 PM

I remember being the biggest Michigan fan back in high school, when the Fab Five was smacking everyone all around the court. I think that this is a sad day for not only Michigan fans but College basketball period. I also don't think it's fair to the current players and students to have to basically forfeit this season and thye had nothing to do with it.

Da Kid.

DCBucky

Nov 9 2002, 06:20 AM

I wonder what the NCAA is gonna do -- this move by the Univ. was an attempt to preempt further and harsher sanctions ... but I'm sure they'll get punished even more.

osufan

Nov 9 2002, 07:41 AM

Michigan is my biggest rival but I still feel bad about the whole thing; Where is this former booster ? Will C.Weber finally admit to receiving money, I hear he has a trial next year on this; Michigan says he got money but he says he didn't; hmmmmmm. What about classic sports, will they still show the Fab 5 games ?

George Twins fan

Jul 14 2003, 12:40 PM

Yet another star skates! Chris Webber cops a plea. From ESPN.com:

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Sacramento Kings star Chris Webber pleaded guilty Monday to a lesser charge of criminal contempt in a deal that is expected to allow him to avoid prison time.

Webber had been charged with lying to a federal grand jury about money authorities say he received from former Michigan basketball booster Ed Martin.

Jury selection in Webber's federal perjury had been scheduled to begin Tuesday.

In the agreement with prosecutors, Webber will face a fine. U.S. District Judge Nancy Edmunds will decide whether the charge is a felony or a misdemeanor. Sentencing was set for Sept. 16.

Charges against the former Michigan player's father, Mayce Webber Jr., are expected to be dropped, Assistant U.S. Attorney Richard Convertino said.

Chris Webber left the courtroom Monday without talking to reporters.

Webber Won't Do Time

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