Last Tuesday (28), through social media and official websites, Chris Partridge, former assistant coach of the University of Michigan football team, after being fired, denied the possibility of being involved in the sign stealing scheme and personal observation of other athletes.
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“While I am extremely disappointed in the University’s decision to terminate my employment, their decision does not change my love and support for Coach Jim Harbaugh, the coaches and players of Team 144 as they continue their quest for a National Championship,” said Chris Partridge on social media.
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The former assistant coach’s message denies the possibility of “having destroyed any evidence related to the ongoing investigation” and clarifies that he avoided commenting on the matter so as not to divert the team’s attention from having a positive season.
Chris Partridge also reported that he received the termination notice the day before Michigan’s game against Maryland. The letter signed by athletic director Warde Manuel explained that the institution’s decision was due to the coach’s failure to execute a university directive not to discuss the investigation carried out by the NCAA with anyone associated with the college’s Football Program.
Previously, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) was investigating the Michigan football team for charter rule violations for personally observing opposing teams’ matches at other locations. The method violates the rules implemented since 1994, set out in NCAA Statute 11.6.1.