The NCAA is holding a hearing to determine sanctions for the University of Michigan football program, which is accused of orchestrating a sign-stealing scandal orchestrated by former staffer Connor Stalions. The investigation, which began in October 2023, alleges that Stalions sent individuals to record signals of opposing teams and then decoded them.
The hearing, which will take place over two days, June 6-7, is expected to feature key figures from the program, including athletic director Warde Manuel, interim president Domenico Grasso, and Stalions himself. The investigation accuses Michigan of violating NCAA bylaw 11.6.1, which prohibits advanced scouting.
The program has already been placed on probation through April 9, 2027, following recruiting violations that led to suspensions for former coaches Jesse Minter and Steve Clinkscale. Current coach Sherrone Moore was also suspended after deleting a string of text messages with Stalions.
A final decision is expected within 8-12 weeks after the hearing concludes. The committee on infractions will review evidence and make its determination, which could lead to penalties such as vacating games or stripping titles.
The outcome of the hearing has significant implications for Michigan football, with some fans fearing that the program may face severe punishment if sanctions are imposed. However, others believe that the NCAA is targeting the team unfairly and expect a more lenient resolution.
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