B1G Announces Violation of Sportsmanship Policy by Michigan
November 10th, 2023 at 3:57 PM ^
All the chips just got shoved into the middle of the table.
November 10th, 2023 at 3:59 PM ^
Fuck em, go nuclear
November 10th, 2023 at 4:01 PM ^
Time for Santa Ono to initiate talks with the ACC.
FWIW, here is the full 13-page letter from the B1G to Michigan. It reads in part:
Notably, the University’s November 8 response does not deny that the impermissible scheme occurred. Instead, it offers only procedural and technical arguments designed to delay accountability. The University also argues that because it believes that others are engaged in decoding signs, there must be nothing wrong with the University’s activities. In addition to impermissible activities of others being currently unsupported by facts, the University’s culpability is not dependent on the actions of other institutions.
November 10th, 2023 at 4:08 PM ^
F that go SEC. Michigan shouldn't join an athletics conference for academics. ACC will probably lose FSU and Clemson soon anyway. Go play football in the best conference.
November 10th, 2023 at 4:11 PM ^
They won't leave the ACC if Michigan's coming.
November 10th, 2023 at 4:55 PM ^
OMFG are you kidding me???? Michigan has never denied the preponderance of evidence that exists proving Stalions involvement in a scheme of his own design and making, which is why he was suspended. Procedural and technical arguments matter as they are the framework for executing investigations and directing the application of institutional authority in a judicial manner. Of course they matter!!!! Stating that other programs are also involved is not for the sake of excusing the violations but for exposing the uneven application of institutional authority in this case.
Get a fucking clue Petitti!!!!
November 10th, 2023 at 4:59 PM ^
Surprising use of aggressive language and emphasis in this letter. A more politically astute approach might have been to assume a more neutral posture and ultimately report that the final decision was made by the Joint Group Executive Committee. In other words, what a fucking dick this guy is.
November 10th, 2023 at 3:58 PM ^
Time to release all the nukes
November 10th, 2023 at 3:58 PM ^
Two things:
1. Big 10 didn't even mention Harbaugh by name
2. Be ready Big 10: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/6wjtjMPyEZc
November 10th, 2023 at 4:05 PM ^
If the injunction is denied, promote Herbert to temporary Head Coach and Jim gets to be on the sideline.
November 10th, 2023 at 4:08 PM ^
It also says he's not to be at the venue, so no press box.
November 10th, 2023 at 4:37 PM ^
Or .. locker room. The team played three games like this earlier this year.
They (the players / coaches) know what they need to do.
November 10th, 2023 at 4:09 PM ^
The official notice admits that they have no evidence Harbaugh knew or was involved. Michigan had pointed out that the policy does not allow punishment of individuals not personally implicated, so the Big Ten pathetically attempts to reframe the punishment as a punishment of Michigan, not Harbaugh.
The Big Ten's case is laughable.
November 10th, 2023 at 3:58 PM ^
cut loose the dogs......
November 10th, 2023 at 3:59 PM ^
From Balas, so take it for what it's worth:
UM already has a judge working today and is ready to go in front of that judge right now to get Harbaugh a TRO:
November 10th, 2023 at 4:00 PM ^
I'm sure we'll see Harbaugh on the sidelines tomorrow. But now I wonder what kind of officiating we're going to get.
November 10th, 2023 at 4:09 PM ^
Delany is working on that right now.
I'm not sure it's going to matter. We might get 3.5 yards on every single play of the game.
November 10th, 2023 at 3:59 PM ^
As a penalty imposed on the institution, the University football team must compete without its Head Football Coach for the games remaining in the 2023 regular-season, effective immediately. This disciplinary action shall not preclude the University or its football team from having its Head Football Coach attend practices or other football team activities other than the game activities to which it applies. For clarity, the Head Football Coach shall not be present at the game venue on the dates of the games to which this disciplinary action applies.
November 10th, 2023 at 4:23 PM ^
Just in time for coach to touchdown in Happy Valley - what an interesting day…
November 10th, 2023 at 3:59 PM ^
LOL, they really suspended Harbuagh as a punishment for the institution as their bright idea to get around the two game limit.
Such a bad faith move.
November 10th, 2023 at 4:10 PM ^
They waited until they could keep Harbaugh out of both PSU and OSU games. The conference is not acting in good faith at all.
November 10th, 2023 at 3:59 PM ^
Time for our nuclear attack….👍
November 10th, 2023 at 4:30 PM ^
That's my cousin!!
November 10th, 2023 at 4:00 PM ^
What a pathetic statement. Burn it down
November 10th, 2023 at 4:01 PM ^
A fucking cowardly, bush league move by Pettiti. To wait until the team already showed up at State College, after they already boarded the freaking plane.
He may be a great TV contract negotiator, but he's an all around coward who caved to an angry mob.
I hope Michigan's only response, other than submitting for a TRO, is "We'll see you in court."
November 10th, 2023 at 4:01 PM ^
Fire up that TRO and eviscerate everyone.
November 10th, 2023 at 4:01 PM ^
M needs to, and will fire off everything they've got. This is about to get really interesting.
IF M has what we've been hearing, and released it all, the BIG may never be the same again. And I'm totally fine with that. Conferences don't mean anything anymore - if I had any sway here I'd star the proceedings to move to the ACC as soon as possible.
November 10th, 2023 at 5:01 PM ^
It’s like Sam Webb has been saying these past few days. Tradition and loyalty are relics of the past. The Big Ten is not your family. They’re not your brothers in arms. They are business partners.
And what do you do when one of your business partners tries to stab you in the back? You go find new business partners.
November 10th, 2023 at 4:02 PM ^
This is bullshit..... there isn't even any grass to cut this time of year!
November 10th, 2023 at 4:02 PM ^
I hope the B10 gets their teeth kicked in on this
November 10th, 2023 at 4:02 PM ^
The B1G violated far more rules to bring this about than what they're pretending to punish Harbaugh for.
November 10th, 2023 at 4:02 PM ^
So, I'm not aware of any policy that forbids Michigan from publicly addressing this unlike the bullshit one way NCAA policy.
I expect a statement that The University of Michigan vehemently disagrees with the action of the Big Ten and will fight it with all legal means at their disposal to include pursuing options outside of the Big Ten for conference affiliation.
November 10th, 2023 at 4:03 PM ^
I see they’re trying to get around the problem that they can’t use the sportsmanship policy to punish Harbaugh directly by saying they’re punishing the institution by depriving it of its head coach for the games. Yeah, that’s probably not going to fly in a court
November 10th, 2023 at 4:03 PM ^
The conference better be prepared to face a fully armed and operational battle station.
November 10th, 2023 at 4:04 PM ^
Why 3 games?
Or is this supposed to be a timeout for Harbaugh until the investigation is completed, at which point additional sanctions may be imposed?
I hope Colin Kaepernick shows up tomorrow. Harbaugh should start him at quarterback.
November 10th, 2023 at 4:04 PM ^
We are at DEFCON 1
November 10th, 2023 at 4:04 PM ^
RELEASE THE BINDER!
November 10th, 2023 at 4:04 PM ^
Fuck the Big Ten! What the hell! I'm sure Michigan has enough donors for an immediate buyout!
What a bunch of cowards.
November 10th, 2023 at 4:04 PM ^
One of the dumbest fucking things I have ever seen in my life. They are going to get sued and they are goin to lose. Pettiti's days as commissioner are numbered and they very well might have just set the wheels in motion for Michigan to leave the conference.
November 10th, 2023 at 4:05 PM ^
If you thought conference realignment was bad, wait until the dust settles here.
November 10th, 2023 at 4:05 PM ^
I am beyond gobsmacked that the guy who negotiates TV contracts is willing to stick his dick in the mouse trap over this penny ante shit.
November 10th, 2023 at 4:05 PM ^
Can we immediately appoint a random low level staffer as head football coach, since it doesn't name Harbaugh directly? Then Harbaugh assumes the low level staffer's role on the sidelines?
November 10th, 2023 at 4:05 PM ^
Unbelievable and reckless. Not sure they have time to get TRO before Court closes today. Imagine one will be granted next week though I am clearly biased.
November 10th, 2023 at 4:07 PM ^
Those that dont think we need to leave the Big10 after this...need to rethink...no way should this be accepted and no way should we stay..
November 10th, 2023 at 4:07 PM ^
It's quite short, so:
ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Big Ten Conference announced today that the University of Michigan has been found in violation of the Big Ten Sportsmanship Policy for conducting an impermissible, in-person scouting operation over multiple years, resulting in an unfair competitive advantage that compromised the integrity of competition.
Big Ten Conference Agreement 10.01 states in part that “The Big Ten Conference expects all contests involving a member institution to be conducted without compromise to any fundamental element of sportsmanship. Such fundamental elements include integrity of the competition, civility toward all, and respect, particularly toward opponents and officials.”
As a penalty imposed on the institution, the University football team must compete without its Head Football Coach for the games remaining in the 2023 regular-season, effective immediately. This disciplinary action shall not preclude the University or its football team from having its Head Football Coach attend practices or other football team activities other than the game activities to which it applies. For clarity, the Head Football Coach shall not be present at the game venue on the dates of the games to which this disciplinary action applies.
The Big Ten Conference will have no additional comment at this time.
November 10th, 2023 at 4:07 PM ^
Could mgoblog commission a petition that we leave the BIG? Asking mgoblog writers because it needs to be well written. I understand that it may be unlikely to happen, and it’s maybe even unwise, but something like this will send a clear message to the BIG without burdening Ono and everyone else now. Let’s send a message!
November 10th, 2023 at 4:11 PM ^
I know the time it took was not only the indicator but I knew they were vindicatively punishing with ways to skid their own rules.. That is will implode the Big Ten now..
November 10th, 2023 at 4:12 PM ^
They chose violence.
November 10th, 2023 at 4:13 PM ^
Wow. This decision will reverberate for a long time. Let's see what Michigan has in store. There's no reason to keep anyone else happy now.
November 10th, 2023 at 4:13 PM ^
Double down on stupidity. They went further in the direction where they are not authorized to act. 3 games? Penalty on head coach? Skipping the part where a fine for violating a cost-saving rule is a like-for-like penalty.