Joshua Smith graduated from LSA in 1997 and Universitys medical school in 2006.

University Athletic Director Dave Brandon admitted in a statement Sunday night that Shane Morris sustained a concussion but claims that Brady Hoke was not apprised of this before his Monday noon press conference where he denied the concussion and even said Shane could have practiced Sunday were it not for his high ankle sprain.

Brandon then goes on to detail his thorough investigation into the matter:

"I have had numerous meetings beginning Sunday morning to thoroughly review the situation that occurred at Saturday's football game regarding student-athlete Shane Morris. I have met with those who were directly involved and who were responsible for managing Shane's care and determining his medical fitness for participation."

Yet, at Mondays press conference Brady Hoke said he hadn't spoken to Dave Brandon.

I don't think Brady Hoke is a bad man. I don't think he knowingly played Shane despite a concussion. I do, however, think that he's in way over his head, and, now is becoming complicit in Dave Brandon's attempt to sweep this under the rug.

Brandon is playing puppet master and sent his stringed creation into a field of scissors at Monday's press conference. Unfortunately for him, ties are not so easily cut and his future should be inextricably linked to Hoke's.

A 1 a.m. statement?! Really Brandon? How about standing by your coachs side and owning the problem instead of sacrificing him at the podium? Even if you're already packing your bags.

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Josie Ann Lee graduated from the University in 1996.

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Letters to the editor: Alumni response to Shane Morris incident