So most fans thought NCAA tipping off the BIG10 about Michigan sign stealing will lead to additional off season investigations and additional penalties such as vacating the Championship. Based on the latest quote from NCAA president (full story from athletic), this seems like a very remote outcome:
NCAA president Charlie Baker said Michigan won its national championship "fair and square."
He shared information with the Big Ten because the alleged scheme could "affect the outcome of games."
"I dont believe, at the end of the season, that it did."https://t.co/4TDoWJZTYx
— Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) January 11, 2024
Based on that quote, I don’t think we should hold our breath that the NCAA will enact any meaningful punishment. Charlie Baker said by announcing Michigan stealing signs to opposing teams they have sufficiently leveled the playing field. We always thought the NCAA will become irrelevant, but they are removing the last bit of impact on the sport and rapidly approaching a rubber stamp.
