Updates on the Michigan football sign-stealing controversy as Jim Harbaugh takes the Big Ten ban in the midst of the probe
The most recent information on the Wolverines, with staff member Connor Stalions at the core of the investigation
Though Harbaugh will miss remaining regular-season games against Maryland and Ohio State, he is allowed to attend team practices and other activities outside of football game days.
“The Big Ten Conference’s commitment to student-athletes, sportsmanship and the Commissioner’s duty to protect the integrity of competition will never waver,” the league office said in a statement. “Today’s decision by the University of Michigan to withdraw its legal challenge against the Conference’s November 10th Notice of Disciplinary Action is indicative of the high standards and values that the Conference and the University seek to uphold. The University of Michigan is a valued member of the Big Ten Conference and the Conference will continue to work cooperatively with the University and the NCAA during this process.”
The NCAA’s investigation centers around former staffer Connor Stalions, who allegedly bought tickets for more than 30 games — many of them within the Big Ten — and used “illegal technology” to steal signs. Stalions resigned from Michigan’s staff on Nov. 3 after previously being suspended with pay pending the outcome of the NCAA’s investigation. Harbaugh, who has already been entangled with the NCAA, has denied knowledge of the operation.