Not a fan of either writer, but, they are heavy hitters in the world of sports journalism.
Pat Forde | Cloud of Cynicism and Doubt Now Engulfs Michigan Football Amid ‘Sign-Stealing’ Probe
Were the Wolverines back-to-back Big Ten champions in 2021 and ’22 due to talent and attitude and teamwork? Or because of spying and cutting corners? Were those big second halves against Ohio State the past two seasons the result of exerting their will, or did they gain some in-game intelligence via nefarious means? When a program rises from 21–11 from 2018 to ’20 to 32–3 from ’21 to ’23, maybe it’s not all simply the result of hard work and clean living.
This is the cloud over Schembechler Hall.
Dan Wolken | Jim Harbaugh popped again for alleged cheating. It's time to drop the self-righteous act.
If, as The Athletic reported Thursday, the Big Ten has evidence of a “vast network” being used to steal signs, it's the most comical use of espionage since Dan Aykroyd and Chevy Chase paired up in “Spies Like Us.”
Oh, and let the record reflect that the a-holes ducked us in 2020.
So if you're to believe Jim Harbaugh here is the Michigan timeline.
Monday: Approved for light on the field work.
Tuesday: So sick shut it down cancel the game.
Thursday & Friday: Approved to start again.
Sunday: Had a spirited practice with lot's of enthusiasm. https://t.co/2iKCCXFDqI
— jbook (@jbook37) December 14, 2020
Sports Illustrated | Michigan Football Back at Practice Day After Cancelling Ohio State Game
Ryan Day would have played that game in a parking lot in Toledo.
