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Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti sent a letter to the NCAA Committee on Infractions (COI) arguing that Michigan should not be punished any further as a result of the NCAA’s investigation into an alleged sign-stealing scheme orchestrated by former Michigan staffer Connor Stalions, according to ESPN. Petitti, who could not attend the June infractions hearing in person, argued that the Big Ten already took sufficient punitive measures against Michigan after conducting its own investigation in 2023.
In a notice of allegations delivered by the NCAA, Michigan is accused of committing 11 rule violations, including six Level 1 violations. The COI has yet to deliver its ruling on the case.
In its January response to the NCAA’s notice of allegations, Michigan accused the NCAA of “grossly overreaching” and “wildly overcharging” the university despite a lack of evidence, according to documents obtained by Yahoo Sports. The school contends that out of 52 games involving Michigan opponents that Stalions allegedly scouted, only one was attended by Stalions himself.
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Author : Will Backus
Publish date : 2025-07-21 12:59:00
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