When the Connor Stalions cheating scandal erupted, Michigan fans and reporters quickly pointed fingers at Ryan Day and Ohio State, suggesting they had a hand in revealing the scandal. They claimed, without evidence, that Day brother, a private investigator, had illegally gathered information on the situation, and some even accused Day of starting the investigation. These claims suggested criminal activity on Ohio State part, but recent developments have disproven these allegations.
Michigan recently submitted a 137-page response to the NCAA’s Notice of Allegations (NOA), obtained by Yahoo Sports. In their report, they acknowledge that the tip which led to the investigation originated from within their own campus, confirming that no one from Ohio State or the university had any involvement in the leak. This directly contradicts the conspiracy theories that had circulated, clearing Ohio State of any wrongdoing.
Michigan assistant coach Sherrone Moore also addressed claims that he deleted text messages between himself and Stalions. He explained that his decision to erase the messages wasn’t an attempt to destroy evidence, but rather a reaction fueled by anger over the cheating scandal.
In their response, Michigan argues that they will vigorously contest the allegations, asserting that the NCAA’s investigation was an overreach. They claim that any information they gathered was legally obtained through TV broadcasts of games.
While Michigan continues to deny any wrongdoing, it’s clear they are preparing to face serious consequences once the NCAA delivers its ruling on the scandal.
