Michigan unlikely to discipline Ortmann for alleged blow

Sporting News staff reports It does not appear that Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez will punish offensive tackle Mark Ortmann for what many believe was a swing at an Illinois player's private parts last Saturday, the Detroit Free-Press reports. Early in the fourth quarter of Illinois' 38-13 victory, Illini defensive tackle Corey Liuget recovered a fumble and was walking toward Ortmann with the ball raised in the air. Ortmann, who was on the ground, wrapped one arm around Liuget's legs and swung the other toward Liuget's midsection, according to the Free-Press. While many believe Ortmann was aiming for Liuget's testicles, it is unclear on video replays where contact was made. Liuget walked off the field in apparent pain. When asked about the incident, Rodriguez told the Free-Press, "I watched all the angles that we had, and you couldn't see anything on the football copy. And then I watched the Internet thing. I met with Mark this mor...