Regardless of how the NCAA investigation plays out, the damage is already done to this Michigan football team, at least as far as the public perception is concerned.
A QB who's the current betting favorite to win the Heisman, a running back who was a Heisman frontrunner last year, one of the top wide receivers in the nation, an NFL-caliber offensive line, and a defense loaded with draft picks - all labeled as "cheaters".
When the Wolverines emerge from the tunnel in the Big House next weekend, they'll do so with a target on their back and a massive chip on their shoulder. That will continue to be the case for the remainder of the season.
Good luck to anyone standing in their way...
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