Sunday, October 05, 2008

Detroit News: Article by Lynn Henning

Michigan WR misses game due to violation of team rules

Lynn Henning / The Detroit News

ANN ARBOR -- Saturday's affair at Michigan Stadium was not a game in which Michigan could afford to be undermanned, even by a single player, against a team as talented as Illinois.

It made Darryl Stonum's absence all the more conspicuous.

The standout freshman receiver from Stafford, Texas, missed Saturday's game because of a "violation of team rules," which was the only explanation Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez would offer after Michigan had been walloped, 45-20, by Illinois.

Stonum had caught five passes in four games for 48 yards.

Pressed for details on Stonum's status, Rodriguez brushed off questions and said he would only discuss game issues.

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