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The South African Cricketers Association (SACA) have confirmed that 10 out of 17 players contracted to the Cobras franchise seek the removal of coach Paul Adams and will ask the Council for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) to intervene. The dispute resolution body cannot make a binding order but will seek to mediate between the parties.The players grievances, which were formally recorded in May this year, have been specified for the first time in a SACA release but none of the players have been named. The players claim to have experienced a a fundamental loss of confidence in the coachs ability to lead the coaching of the team, and his inability to create an effective team culture, poor communication and man management skills, lack of tactical and technical knowledge and disorganisation in running proper practice and training sessions as the reason for them seeking his removal.The players claim this has been the case since Adams took over four years ago, even though he has won five trophies in four seasons with the franchise. According to the players the coachs shortcomings back then were compensated for by the role played by senior players at the time and the situation has got progressively worse, Tony Irish, SACA CEO said.In December last year, a player survey revealed the breakdown of the relationship but the players said the issues went unaddressed. Adams underwent a leadership course over the winter in an effort to improve his coaching skills. When the players learned of the Western Cape Cricket Boards (WCC) intention to renew Adams contract in May, 10 players raised formal grievances while others supported the action. We also know that players outside of the 10 sympathise with the grievance although have not put their names to it, Irish said.An internal process was put in place to deal with the situation which culminated in the appointment of Paddy Upton as a mediator. Upton interviewed players and compiled a report which, in Irishs words, made a clear recommendation to the parties that the coach should stand down from the team, and be re-deployed in a different capacity if possible. The Cobras chose not to implement that because they found material deficiencies in Uptons report: he did not interview all their contracted players. SACA and the players reject this as a valid reason for ignoring Uptons assessment.We and the players concerned strongly disagree with this suggestion of the reports deficiency. Upton was brought in to get an understanding of the grievance and to assist in resolving it, and he was specifically empowered to use whatever approach he deemed appropriate in doing so. He looked at the documentation, including the surveys, interviewed the individuals he considered relevant and produced a thorough report with a clear recommendation to the parties, Irish said.The players remain firm in their demand that Uptons suggestion is upheld and Adams stands down. The CCMA will take at least a month to complete proceedings and until then, it will be business as usual at the Cobras with Adams in charge. The squad has been in training and will kick off their season next Wednesday with a first-class fixture against Lions in Johannesburg.The players care about the Cobras team and its ability to perform going forward. 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We knew we were going to run play action.The Wolverines (2-0) have won their first two games by a combined total of 97 points.Were hungry, Butt said. Were up 30 points and we want to be up 40.The Knights (1-1) got off to a relatively good start before getting blown out. They ran for a first down on the first snap and forced Michigan to punt after its first three plays.UCF had a chance to pull within three points with 6-plus minutes left in the first quarter, but Chris Wormley blocked a kick for the Wolverines and a few minutes later they were up 14-0. Wormley blocked another field goal later in the game and the Wolverines appeared to get a hand on at least UCFs first punt.Butts second TD reception early in the second quarter gave Michigan a 31-0 lead.We think hes the best tight end in the country, Speight said. He makes our job easy as a quarterback and receivers.Khalid Hill, a 6-foot, 2, 263-pound fullback, plunged into the end zone for his second score early in the third to pad the Wolverines lead to 41-7 and they didnt have trouble keeping the comfortable cushion.It felt like we werent up by enough, said Amara Darboh, who caught five passes for 111 yards and two TDs.THE TAKEAWAYUCF: The Knights might need a new quarterback to run Scott Frosts no-huddle offense. Justin Holman landed awkwardly at the end of a run in the first half, walked off the field gingerly after an evaluation and didnt return to play. Nick Patti replaced Holman, who has an undisclosed injury. Frost said he may not have played even if cleared to return.dddddddddddd Just to make sure he is healthy going forward, he said.Michigan: The Wolverines will have something to work on this week despite another lopsided win. They struggled to run the ball with either DeVeon Smith or Chris Evans, forcing them to hand off to Hill and wide receiver Eddie McDoom to move the ball on the ground. That tells me our guys are playing harder and fighting, Frost said. Thats really what I wanted to see. Michigan allowed UCF to score on 87- and 34-yard runs, and allowed Holman to run for 35 yards and Patti to pick up 26 on a quarterback scramble.UP NEXTUCF: The Knights host Maryland, the second Big Ten school to play at UCF and the first since Purdue in 1999.Michigan: Rekindling memories of a dramatic finish, the Wolverines will play Colorado at home. Kordell Stewart lifted the Buffalos to a 27-26 win in the Big House on Sept. 24, 1994, with a 64-yard Hail Mary to Michael Westbrook on the last play of the game.INSPIRATIONALUCZF linebacker Shaquem Griffin made six tackles, ranking among team leaders against Michigan. Thats quite a feat for a player, whose left hand was amputated when he was 4 because of a birth defect.INJURY REPORTMichigan didnt have three key defenders available to play because of injuries: cornerback Jourdan Lewis, defensive tackle Bryan Mone and defensive end Taco Charlton. Last week, Harbaugh sounded as if he expected Lewis to play UCF. Something different came up, Harbaugh said. A muscle strain.NO DISRESPECTThe Knights were not on the field during the national anthem, but Frost insisted it wasnt a protest.They wouldnt let us out there and there wasnt any room on our sideline anyway, he said. Would have loved to been out there. There was a hundred people on our sideline, they held us in the tunnel.---AP college football website: www.collegefootball.ap.org ' ' '