If they don't want to play the game then don't. If they do then say you do. The game itself really isn't that important but it does seem like the whole team is being punished when in reality only some of the individuals should be for violations of the code of conduct, the fact that the conduct and behavior was towards another University of Minnesota student, players in custody of a recruit encouraged activity in violation of the conduct code, is the compelling thing that makes this a violation of that code of conduct. That and the reports listed at KSTP appear towards violations occurring, with a review process and chance to defend against the allegations. The appeals process will be heard and the students suspended, they will have their day in front of the board of student conduct review with their attorney. The boycott isn't going to get the 10 that were suspended, back the U is not going to back down from that, as part of the team and current activity's especially not for the bowl game. I would decline the bid even if some students lose out on the experience. Going through all of the questioning and the media scrutiny, in front of the journalist in San Diego at the Bowl, ESPN all of it, just may well not be worth dealing with for players and coaches alike. Those not involved like Wolitarsky will still face many questions.
Might be time to call it a year and for the team, those that will still be here move forward.
