The reason for Michigan's capitulation seems a bit clearer, as Warde Manuel announced this morning that linebackers coach Chris Partridge has been relieved.
"Effective today, Chris Partridge has been relieved of his duties as a member of the Michigan Football staff. Rick Minter will serve as the team’s linebackers coach."
It appears that the investigation uncovered either prior knowledge of the scheme by Partridge, active cover-up, or both. Several people at Michigan confirmed that the players were interviewed this week. Stalions reported to Partridge, but according to people I've spoken to, there was no evidence prior to this week to show that Partridge knew how Stalions was getting his signs. The timing of this strongly suggests Michigan only recently learned of Partridge's involvement during the course of the investigation, and that this was a major factor in deciding to settle with the Big Ten.
Rick Minter is Jesse Minter's father, the former head coach of Cincinnati, and two-time defensive coordinator at Notre Dame.
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