Michigan's Season Switch

[Rizzo21]

"Of course the rest of the country doesn't have an affect. If other states can deal with the gym issues, officiating shortages or just personal convenience issues, Michigan can too. That is all I am saying."

I’m not sure that is all you are saying. You seem to imply that you agree that the switch should be implemented but I may be reading too much into your statements “so can Michigan” and “Michigan can too” as if we SHOULD do what everyone else is doing. Perhaps I’m mistaken.

The majority of spectators, players and coaches (in Michigan) prefer the way things are scheduled now and would rather not deal with the switch. ThatÂ’s not a legal reason to deny this switch but it certainly says a lot about the current state of affairs. Just because other states can deal with the logistical hassle doesnÂ’t mean WE should invite the chaos as well if the association that administers sports (made up of a broad spectrum of interested parties) would rather not. And for what? The personal advancement of a few volleyball players? We know there are already Michigan volleyball players receiving scholarships so can anyone really say how many MORE would be awarded to Michigan women if this change were implemented. Would it outweigh the inconvenience and possible opportunities for officials (yes, they matter in all this because they are a part of it), players and coaches?

These are the pertinent questions, not “What does the rest of the country do?”.

And, this is not a gender issue at all. There are still a finite number of scholarships for women in basketball and volleyball no matter what the ruling is. There are no increased opportunities for women as a whole. A scholarship awarded to a Michigan girl is one less for someone else or vice versa.