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Boren Transferring to Ohio State
Published 4/23/2008 by Chris at Eleven Warriors
... In what Jack Park says is an unprecedented decision, former Michigan o-liner Justin Boren is transferring to play for Jim Tressel’s Buckeyes. ...

Buckeye Newsstand, April 23
Published 4/23/2008 by Matthew Hager at Scout.com > BuckeyeSports.com
Wednesday, April 23 Michigan offensive lineman Justin Boren has decided to transfer to Ohio State, and the Columbus Dispatch has a story on the move and what it means to the OSU/U-M rivalry. The ...

We Have a Winner
Published 4/23/2008 by Massey at Buckeye Commentary
Ohio State officially won the Justin Boren Sweepstakes yesterday. The Buckeyes were running unopposed from the moment Boren made his fateful comments about the new Michigan regime and the speculation turned to reality. Judging from readers' comments about Boren's potential transfer, Buckeye Nation is conflicted on Boren’s arrival. Jim Tressel, on the other hand, is very sure of his feelings. The head coach said Boren “is a fine young man and an excellent football player. We are happy that he has decided to continue his career ...

Boren crossing enemy lines
Published 4/23/2008 by Hermano at We Suck at Sports
... Justin Boren stabbed Michigan by leaving on not-so-pleasant terms. Citing "erosion of family values" and other masochistic pleasures brought in by Rich Rodriguez he burned all bridges. That is, of course besides those at Ohio State. Boren poured salt on the wound he initially created by transferring to the Buckeyes for the year after next. ...

Hey Look, Red Sox-Yankees Isn't the Only Rivalry Where Stupid Stuff Happens
Published 4/23/2008 at The Sporting Blog
[image] Well, this seems like a smart move: Justin Boren, an offensive lineman, is leaving Michigan and his full-ride scholarship behind and transferring to -- you guess it -- THE Ohio State University. And why, you ask? Well, I m still a bit confused on that myself: The sophomore offensive lineman left the Michigan program last month, saying its "family values have eroded" under new coach Rich Rodriguez. Interesting. This Boren kid must really miss whatever family atmosphere Lloyd Carr had in place seeing as he s going to OSU, where he ll be assured a worse education for a lot more money. Big Ten rules prohibit the Buckeyes from giving him a scholarship. Plus, his dad played football at ...

Reporters' Notebook
Published 4/24/2008 by dawizofodds at The Wizard of Odds
Chip Scoggins, Minneapolis Star Tribune: Minnesota has new uniforms designed by Nike. There are six different uniform combinations that feature a number of changes in design and material, including the return of white pants for the first time since 1967. Photos: click here. Reaction: click here. The Warriors Will Throw: Hawaii also unveiled new uniforms, designed by Under Armour. Photos: click here. Randy Riggs, Austin American-Statesman: Texas Tech's Mike Leach says unlike South Carolina’s Steve Spurrier, Notre Dame’s Charlie Weis and Maryland’s Ralph Friedgen, he has no plans to relinquish play-calling ...