Michigan's Middle Of The Night Concussion Revelation About Shane Morris Draws National Criticism

By: Evan Jankens
@kingofthekc

Saturday afternoon, Shane Morris took a late hit and appeared concussed. Everyone watching the game on TV saw his knees give out when he tried to stand and saw his head lolling to the side as he leaned on his teammate for support.

But for some reason the people who get paid to notice things like that on the field -- you know, Brady Hoke and the entire coaching staff at the University of Michigan -- said they had no idea what happened.

Monday afternoon, Brady Hoke defended his handling of Shane Morris and said to his knowledge he didn't have a concussion.

Then in the middle of the night Tuesday, the Michigan AD released a statement explaining Morris did have a concussion, and saying: "In my judgment, there was a serious lack of communication that led to confusion on the sideline. Unfortunately, this confusion created a circumstance that was not in the best interest of one of our student-athletes.

"I sincerely apologize for the mistakes that were made."

This story is growing by the minute and the national writers, whether it be college football, NFL or baseball are all weighing in on the situation.

Ian Rapoport from NFL.com has taken a strong stance and says he doesn't believe there is such a thing as a "mild concussion."

Will Brinson of CBSSports.com calls how Michigan handled Shane Morris "embarrassing."

An ESPN.com columnist knows it's getting ugly in Ann Arbor.

Dan Wetzel of Yahoo Sports labeled his tweet: "Fiddling as the Big House burns."

Jay Bilas, who is a college basketball analyst, even spoke up on the issue:

Sports writer Bomani Jones wonders how Dave Brandon and Brady Hoke manage to get by in life.

Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com thinks Brady Hoke needs to apologize to Shane Morris.

If the national writers aren't enough for you, here are some fans speaking up on the issue via Twitter:

There you have it -- not only are sportswriters across the country turning on Hoke, it appears even Michigan fans are now turning on their coach.

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