Michigan receives NCAA notice of allegations in Connor Stalions’ sign-stealing investigation

Michigan has officially received its notice of allegations from the NCAA regarding the investigation into alleged sign stealing by former Wolverines analyst Connor Stalions, according to CBS Sports’ Brandon Marcello. 

NCAA policy gives Michigan 90 days to respond to the notice of allegations, which would allow the Wolverines until late November to address the accusations. After a response, the NCAA could then call a meeting of the Committee on Infractions for Michigan to make its case, but that could take place well after the 2024 season is complete. 

“The NCAA can confirm that a Notice of Allegations has been distributed to the school and involved parties in the Michigan investigation,” the NCAA said in a statement. “To protect the integrity of the infractions process as the case progresses forward, the NCAA will not provide any further comment on the specifics included.” 

A draft version of the NOA was leaked three weeks ago. However, one key change is that former staffers Jesse Minter and Denard Robinson, who were accused of violations, have opted to work with the NCAA on a negotiated resolution, according to NBC Sports. The remaining participants will work through the Committee on Infractions. 

The initial draft showed that Michigan coach Sherrone Moore could face a suspension after allegedly committing Level II violations when investigators claim he deleted text messages between him and Stalions. Moore could be considered a “repeat violator” after he received punishments regarding a separate NCAA investigation into illegal recruiting practices during the COVID-19 dead period. Former Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh, now the coach of the Los Angles Chargers, received a four-year show-cause penalty from the NCAA for his role in the recruiting…


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Author : Shehan Jeyarajah

Publish date : 2024-08-25 19:56:14

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