B1G Sends Notice of Potential Disciplinary Action [title edited]
November 6th, 2023 at 5:56 PM ^
But if the punishment hasn't yet been declared what are you seeking relief from? Not my area of expertise but I don't see how you file the motion before the action you're seeking to stay has been implemented.
November 6th, 2023 at 6:05 PM ^
A lot would depend on just what all is in the notice from the Big Ten, but I can see that working -- a TRO for an extension of time to respond and an injunction against any disciplinary action until Michigan has filed its response.
November 6th, 2023 at 6:08 PM ^
That makes sense.
November 6th, 2023 at 5:33 PM ^
Friday is a federal holiday (Veteran's Day)--so assuming that means it's a dead day as far as court filings/rulings go, I sure hope Michigan's legal team is ready to file if/when word comes down from the B1G on Wednesday.
November 6th, 2023 at 6:03 PM ^
Tomorrow.
November 6th, 2023 at 6:21 PM ^
No. You have to file the complaint and get it assigned to a judge. They are not open on Saturdays just in case some sports league commissioner ends up having no spine. We need to file once we have the notice of possible action, if not before. I expect the legal team is aware.
November 6th, 2023 at 6:27 PM ^
If that happens, I take that stadium and walk up in there like Bane with the microphone.
November 6th, 2023 at 5:11 PM ^
Leave the conference
November 6th, 2023 at 5:13 PM ^
No. Beat the conference. Own the conference.
November 6th, 2023 at 5:13 PM ^
They won't let us try . . .
November 6th, 2023 at 5:28 PM ^
I agree with you. Leaving is potentially very short-sighted. The threat of leaving though is powerful. But if they can weather this storm, end up with very little punishment and then go win the National Championship, you’ll be the king of the conference
November 6th, 2023 at 6:06 PM ^
A threat known by others to have no weight behind it is meaningless.
November 6th, 2023 at 6:44 PM ^
it's too late. the damage will have been done. this cesspool conference doesn't deserve M
November 6th, 2023 at 5:30 PM ^
Beat and leave. Not good partners. This harassment will not stop
November 6th, 2023 at 6:24 PM ^
"Beat and leave." Isn't that the title of Mel Tucker's autobiography?
November 6th, 2023 at 6:52 PM ^
Then leave it
November 6th, 2023 at 5:13 PM ^
Salt the earth; fuck everyone
November 6th, 2023 at 5:14 PM ^
Given what’s come out today it looks like the conference is asking for a lawsuit. Fuck em.
November 6th, 2023 at 5:32 PM ^
I am not sure if NCAA news came before this letter. If it did, it is absolute nonsense. We should not be in B1G
November 6th, 2023 at 5:15 PM ^
Yay game on. Make your move bitches. This is setting up perfectly for the most watched title run maybe ever?
November 6th, 2023 at 5:16 PM ^
What I am worried is that they will rig the Big Ten refs to make it impossible for a fair game... It has happened before so why not now?
November 6th, 2023 at 5:20 PM ^
Of course they wouldn’t. Were just lucky that they were benevolent enough not to eject Blake for the holding call where he got deadlocked by the leaping Purdue linebacker
November 6th, 2023 at 5:20 PM ^
Certainly possible. Now it's on the team, stay focused and out execute the opponent. We are good enough to overcome a TD worth of ref bias against most teams IMO.
November 6th, 2023 at 5:22 PM ^
Well if they do and someone snitches, B1G will be done.
November 6th, 2023 at 5:55 PM ^
That's not how it works. They don't collude that overtly.
Ref jobs are tentative and at the pleasure of the Big Ten. The Big Ten just has to message ever so slightly which team displeases them. When a 50/50 call arises (there a ton of these in football) the ref knows which side he should come down on if he wants a future.
November 6th, 2023 at 5:15 PM ^
Alternate title:
"B1G leadership decides mob rule makes for good decision making. Decides to pursue disciplinary action against Harbaugh despite being told by NCAA there is no evidence tying Harbaugh to Stallion's actions"
November 6th, 2023 at 5:16 PM ^
So they still want to try this shit even after this AP article that just hit?? 🤣🤣🤣 Whatever
November 6th, 2023 at 5:57 PM ^
Looks that way, even though it's abundantly clear the folly of trying it.
Pickett's charge.
November 6th, 2023 at 7:00 PM ^
High-water mark of this sign-stealing debacle?
November 6th, 2023 at 5:16 PM ^
Sooo they still sent that after everything that came out today? Wtf is going on.
and how long does it take to get an injunction from court?
November 6th, 2023 at 5:21 PM ^
Without a disciplinary action from the league it might be premature to file for an injunction -- injuries to the football program would still be speculative. But when it comes to it with a strong enough case, U of M could probably get a TRO the same day or the following morning.
November 6th, 2023 at 5:16 PM ^
I’m assuming the timing of all of these things is not coincidental. University got the notice from the B1G, and then told their media connects to run with their stories. Am I missing something?
November 6th, 2023 at 5:21 PM ^
Seems right.
November 6th, 2023 at 5:45 PM ^
Going with the AP was gold.
November 6th, 2023 at 6:06 PM ^
We're not some bullshit fly by night Thamel operation. This is Michigan for God's sake.
November 6th, 2023 at 5:16 PM ^
"Looks like it was confirmed..."
How weak. I call bullshit
What's the source? Where's this coming from ?
November 6th, 2023 at 5:19 PM ^
Tony P. would be making a big mistake messing with my man Dewey Process.
November 6th, 2023 at 5:17 PM ^
With the story breaking of multiple big ten teams conspiring to steal Michigan's signs, feels like the narrative of this being an egregious advantage is dead. And the idea that this is egregious cheating is false. And the schools that have pushed for this are clearly not bent on justice but just their own advantage.
The strangest part of it is that that info was shared with Pettitti on Friday and he's still pushing for this on Monday.
November 6th, 2023 at 5:49 PM ^
That’s what I don’t get. He’s either super smart or dumb. I guess we will find out.
November 6th, 2023 at 6:04 PM ^
Yea before this news broke, I thought he was really reaching for a fight against one of his top 2 schools that makes the conference what it is. But now, knowing what he knew....What is he doing?
Like, even if this action somehow was allowed while CS's were somehow not, why would you be even mentioning an indefinite suspension? The crime here is, as described by the NCAA, minimal, with minimal advantage.
November 6th, 2023 at 8:27 PM ^
Do you suppose he is doing this to appease the pitchforks, but will back off quietly?
November 6th, 2023 at 6:17 PM ^
Assuming Petitti doesn't know something that Michigan doesn't know, this seems ... unwise.
November 6th, 2023 at 6:45 PM ^
Or, is all of this really about Harbaugh's stance on revenue sharing for players? ADs from perpetual bottom/mid teams can't love that idea. What could be better than trying to discredit the standard bearer?
November 6th, 2023 at 5:17 PM ^
The timing of the Wetzel/Dellenger and 'anonymous' former coach (staffer) news makes sense.
November 6th, 2023 at 5:18 PM ^
It wouldn’t be mad if a source leaks “exploratory conversations” with the ACC. It’s a good cultural fit now that Stanford and Cal have moved there.
It is true that the league needs Michigan. I’m just not sure if Michigan needs the b1g more than b1g needs Michigan.
Michgan could possibly get a sweetheart Texas Big 12 deal w the acc. It could be a situation where ‘you show your gun, you better be ready to pull the trigger’ situation.
This is all pie in the sky right now though.
November 6th, 2023 at 5:25 PM ^
No, we should call Stanford, Cal, and USC, UCLA, Washington (all serious academic schools), Oregon, OSU, WSU and maybe bring Nebraska (the least hostile to us during this mess and historic program that will come back at some point) and Northwestern (true academic school, bring along if and only if they weren't fucking with the mob) and form a new conference. I bet the networks will come rushing to sign a deal.
November 6th, 2023 at 6:18 PM ^
... and Notre Dame.
November 6th, 2023 at 6:27 PM ^
Obligatory: "To hell with Notre Dame!"