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DETROIT, Nov. 4 (UPI) -- The University of Michigan football program has drawn another year of probation after it acknowledged four of five NCAA allegations, officials said.
An investigation began in August 2009 after reports players from UM Coach Rich Rodriguez's 2008 and 2009 teams said the amount of time they spent on football during the season and off-season exceeded NCAA limits, The Detroit News reported Thursday.
Rodriguez has been absolved of the NCAA's allegation he failed to promote an atmosphere of compliance and the NCAA has accepted Michigan's self-imposed penalties but added one year probation, bringing the total to three years.
Under probation, Michigan must make regular reports to the NCAA indicating compliance.
Rodriguez said he would improve how the program is monitored.
"As the head coach, the football program is my responsibility," Rodriguez said. "I will do all I can to carefully monitor all activities. Our philosophy has been to (have) a very open program and always be transparent and have an open communication with compliance."
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