Member institutions of the Big Ten are urging commissioner Tony Petitti to take action against Michigan football and suspend Jim Harbaugh amid the controversy surrounding alleged illegal sign-stealing.
University of Michigan president Santa J. Ono is urging the conference to let the NCAA’s due process play out.
The tug-of-war is ongoing, and though it appeared there might be disciplinary action taken as early as Monday, it appears the conference is at least allowing the Wolverines to defend themselves before taking action.
Per ESPN’s Pete Thamel on X, formerly Twitter:
Don’t expect any action by the Big Ten in the Michigan sign stealing case for at least the next 48 hours, as the league’s sportsmanship rules allow for a “reasonable” chance to respond to an institution or individual. Sources have told ESPN that there will be a legal battle if there’s a punitive suspension by the Big Ten to Jim Harbaugh.
Don’t expect any action by the Big Ten in the Michigan sign stealing case for at least the next 48 hours, as the league’s sportsmanship rules allow for a “reasonable” chance to respond to an institution or individual. Sources have told ESPN that they’ll be a legal battle if…
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) November 6, 2023
Stay tuned as this story continues to develop.