Michigan Warns Big Ten About Disciplining Team Due to Allegations of Sign Stealing

Michigan’s president issued a warning that moving at this time would be against Big Ten regulations, despite other conference members demanding action against the Wolverines.

The University of Michigan took action to prevent the Big Ten Conference from taking action against head coach Jim Harbaugh and the football team when it was alleged that the squad had engaged in illegal sign-stealing.

Michigan President Santa Ono sent a warning note to the Big Ten late last week, stating that taking any action prior to conducting an inquiry would be against league regulations. The action intensifies the conflict between Michigan’s opponents, who are demanding a speedy punishment for alleged actions they claim have given the Wolverines a competitive advantage, and Michigan, a national title candidate rated No. 3 in the College Football Playoff rankings.