 As the 1907 season ended , a controversy was sparked when the Michigan players unanimously voted Schulz as the captain for the 1908 season . Michigan had been suspended by the Western Conference after the 1906 season , and if it was to seek readmission in 1908 , it was required to comply with Western Conference eligibility rules . Under those rules , a player was limited to three years of play , though Michigan 's rule allowed a player four years of eligibility . Michigan officials contended that Schulz should not be governed by the rule , because he had begun play before the conference 's rule was enacted . 
