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Big Ten coaches, media personality Stephen A. Smith, and athletic directors are pressuring conference commissioner Tony Petitti to take action against the University of Michigan over allegations of sign-stealing in their football program. Concerns have been raised about Michigan pursuing a third straight tainted conference championship and potential player injuries. Petitti has reportedly engaged with the NCAA about the details of Michigan’s alleged sign-stealing ring. The situation has raised questions about the conference's handling of the alleged sign-stealing scheme, the potential impact on the Big Ten's reputation, and speculation about ESPN's potential bias in their reporting.
Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti meets with ADs again, as push to make a decision on Michigan intensifies. “The Big Ten doesn’t feel like spending thanksgiving week in a court room. You have to make the right decision” Read https://t.co/s2NZSPhvJF https://t.co/z5JPHxkdJk
Big Ten commissioner met with ADs again Thursday, with Tony Petitti being pushed to make a decision on Michigan after tense discussions. “The Big Ten doesn’t feel like spending thanksgiving week in a court room. You have to make the right decision” Read https://t.co/s2NZSPhvJF https://t.co/ZEtzMFr5tN
Joel Klatt speaks out against Big Ten coaches calling for Michigan punishment https://t.co/eZGA1JlNBc https://t.co/RayHXWxI8d
Michigan scandal sparks player injury concerns, athletic directors tell to Big Ten must 'step up': report https://t.co/fHzzFqNPHO
Big Ten schools pressuring commissioner to act against Michigan https://t.co/Kf8KbkrCqU
After a call with B1G coaches and another with ADs, sources describe the debate around discipline for Jim Harbaugh and Michigan. Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti is scheduled to be in Ann Arbor this weekend. The ball is in his court. w/ @ByPatForde: https://t.co/fqXn7gJUVf
Big Ten commissioner has nothing but bad options as pressure to punish Michigan mounts https://t.co/V4sLI15l5I
Big Ten athletic directors sense a change in tenor from commissioner Tony Petitti on Michigan allegations, per sources. Petitti revealed to the ADs he’s engaged with the NCAA about the details of Michigan’s alleged sign stealing ring. Will action follow? https://t.co/Uq9unEcfF9
Big Ten athletic directors sense a chance in tenor from commissioner Tony Petitti on Michigan allegations, per sources. Petitti revealed to the ADs he’s engaged with the NCAA about the details of Michigan’s alleged sign stealing ring. Will action follow? https://t.co/Uq9unEcfF9
Big Ten ADs met with commish Tony Petitti twice in the last week or so, and have discussed a potential suspension for Jim Harbaugh, per Yahoo Sports. More here: https://t.co/mXjbFLvi1X https://t.co/Fmlrju5Qw3
For the second straight Thursday, Big Ten ADs discussed on a call what to do about Michigan. The difference? Wolverines AD Warde Manuel was not on today's call, and ADs were much more vocal with commissioner Tony Petitti in their desire for penalties. https://t.co/7twmMSYeVJ
During a conference call Thursday, Big Ten Athletic Directors urged commissioner Tony Petitti to make a ruling on Jim Harbaugh, per Yahoo Sports sources. Reporting w @RossDellenger https://t.co/l1wqsUuwsM
Conspiracy theory: Is ESPN going hard after Michigan because they are mad they lost all the Big Ten games and want to devalue the Big Ten conference? https://t.co/ApPDTXFrc4
Frustrated Big Ten coaches push for league to discipline Michigan for sign-stealing, AP sources say https://t.co/G4kJPPM2oT
Big Ten football coaches frustrated with conference stance on Michigan: ‘We want something done now’: Sources https://t.co/iLrBdNzzOR
.@Johnubacon talked to @sportingnews about the Michigan sign-stealing scandal, and where it could go from here. https://t.co/rsZtLmiWbs
Big Ten coaches are frustrated by their sense that commissioner Tony Petitti is not expected to step in as Michigan pursues a third straight tainted conference championship. https://t.co/s4yIqujzNX
From @TheAthletic: "This was damn near espionage." "They have been manipulating the game and cheating the game for two-and-a-half years." Big Ten coaches are angry with the league's handling of Michigan's alleged sign-stealing scheme. https://t.co/r8ZTK3RpQH
I do not envy Big Ten commissioner Tony Petiti. He's got 13 coaches begging him to punish Michigan *now.* He's also got a TV partner that pays his league $1B+ a year with the rights to the championship game. https://t.co/PXW9vuduWS https://t.co/PXW9vuduWS
On Wednesday’s Big Ten coaches video call with commissioner Tony Petitti, there were loud and clear frustrations regarding the conference’s stance on Michigan. More details from @BruceFeldmanCFB and @NicoleAuerbach ⤵️ https://t.co/iYurJYtgAF
Outraged coaches push Big Ten commissioner to punish Michigan ‘right now’ for sign-stealing saga https://t.co/ykiyvzj8jv https://t.co/RpN2okr03C
“Everybody’s upset. Why is nothing being done? We want to know, what else do you need to know to take action? We want something done now.” Reporting w/ @NicoleAuerbach on Big Ten coaches frustrated with conference stance on Michigan. https://t.co/2Hg0uynYR2
Source who was part of the Big Ten call Wednesday with the commissioner said the CFP punting on the Michigan situation stoked coaches' frustrations. "They said it was an NCAA issue and not a CFP issue. It’s a football issue.” https://t.co/Zw38t46jrp
How the Michigan sign-stealing scandal could affect the #Pac12 and reflect the realities of an increasingly interconnected sport: The Power Four vs. Newton's third. https://t.co/sf7FA0bQeW
Source briefed on the Big Ten coaches call: "(Coaches) are wondering why the Big Ten hasn't done anything yet. Every day that goes by, people are like, 'Something's gotta give.' It's getting a little bit out of hand when you see him (allegedly) on the Central Michigan sideline."
Sources: Coaches urge Big Ten to act on Michigan - via @ESPN App https://t.co/ZlOcgwprBt
Big Ten athletic directors have a call with commissioner Tony Petitti for later today, per source. Likely more follow up on Michigan situation.
Big Ten coaches don’t want to have to wait for the NCAA to see the sign stealing scandal addressed. https://t.co/FeHgVUYUcE
Big Ten coaches encourage commissioner Tony Petitti to act on Michigan sign-stealing scandal, per report https://t.co/KWVSGKSiWf
Coaches around the Big Ten are putting pressure on conference commissioner Tony Petitti to punish Michigan in the wake of the investigation into the school for potential sign-stealing, according to a report from ESPN’s Pete Thamel https://t.co/CKiLPktpX9
The Big Ten's coaches have urged the conference to take action against Michigan over the sign-stealing scandal. https://t.co/ffsGRXCn22
The CFP says Michigan’s signal stealing investigation is an NCAA issue. What will the Big Ten do? Big Ten coaches are very curious to see if new commissioner Tony Petitti will step in and take action. From our survey of 50 FBS coaches: https://t.co/5LQicwGIq6 https://t.co/FbVuT0zWio
Big Ten coaches are rallying and putting immense pressure on the conference to immediately punish Michigan. Will the B1G drop the hammer on the Wolverines as coaches are demanding? DETAILS: https://t.co/3SVdCqGEGL https://t.co/vMuALEBdl4
Stephen A. Smith called for the Big Ten to bring a “heavy hand” down in the Michigan sign stealing investigation https://t.co/ElQhit9BCb
One of the 50 coaches we surveyed about Michigan's signal stealing was a Big 12 assistant who used to be a signal stealer. Why he believes UM's alleged scheme provided a significant advantage: https://t.co/5LQicwGIq6 https://t.co/0pwJdCgNQd
Social media has voiced its opinion about Michigan's alleged sign-stealing scandal. But what about coaches across the nation? We surveyed 50 FBS coaches about the alleged cheating. This is what they said. ✍️ @BruceFeldmanCFB | @max_olson https://t.co/PM7Xi7p1Tm https://t.co/2tz5i0Bogx
Even if unaware, Jim Harbaugh can be held responsible by NCAA for Michigan sign-stealing scandal - https://t.co/Do0GY2YbwU https://t.co/AMBnyGnHOo
The Michigan sign-stealing allegations enter Bobby Valentine territory https://t.co/nM1Y2zfjAE
.@stephenasmith on Michigan's investigation of sign stealing: "You need to bring the momentum, the heavy hand of the conference down upon that program. ... If they don't give you answers to your liking, you make moves to make sure they don't represent the conference in the CFP." https://t.co/9trMCbitBT
From @TheAthletic: We surveyed 50 college football coaches and asked them to assess the seriousness of Michigan’s alleged cheating. They weighed in on Jim Harbaugh's culpability, potential repercussions and more. https://t.co/MfErQrpXaO https://t.co/b8TwWNCXZq
How serious are the allegations against Michigan? Does Jim Harbaugh have plausible deniability about Connor Stalions' actions? Should UM be punished? @BruceFeldmanCFB and I surveyed 50 FBS coaches. What they really think of the signal stealing scheme: https://t.co/5LQicwGIq6