It was a strange turn of events given Michigan’s position earlier in the week, but today’s news helps bring clarity to the quick change of heart.
The University of Michigan released a statement on Friday indicating that linebackers coach Chris Partridge had been fired from the program. Additional reporting from Yahoo Sports indicated that, although Partridge wasn’t aware of the sign-stealing scheme led by Stalions, he acted after the fact to cover up evidence. Yahoo Sports also reported that a U-M sports booster, named as “Uncle T” in the NCAA report, was believed to have helped fund the sign-stealing scheme by Stalions.
It was a strange turn of events given Michigan’s position earlier in the week, but today’s news helps bring clarity to the quick change of heart.
The University of Michigan released a statement on Friday indicating that linebackers coach Chris Partridge had been fired from the program. Additional reporting from Yahoo Sports indicated that, although Partridge wasn’t aware of the sign-stealing scheme led by Stalions, he acted after the fact to cover up evidence. Yahoo Sports also reported that a U-M sports booster, named as “Uncle T” in the NCAA report, was believed to have helped fund the sign-stealing scheme by Stalions.
“It’s a sad day for me, man,” said Eisen. “I’m not going to lie. You can all have as much fun as you want to have. Michigan deserves this scorn. We deserve it.”
“I can only hope that JJ McCarthy and Blake Corum, just to name two that I’m particularly proud of. All those guys on the defense who just lost their linebackers coach because apparently something was up. That these guys can block it out, because this is the way through – just win baby. Just win. Because Connor Stalions and everything else he was doing is gone. And whoever on the staff, I’m assuming this is the end of it. I hope this is the end of it. I have no idea who the hell ‘Uncle T’ is or why he’s anywhere near this program. It’s embarrassing, there’s just no other way to put it.”
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