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[lineygoblue]

Yep, another day has come and gone, and the Big Ten Coaches and AD's still don't have their pound of flesh from Harbaugh.

Maybe tomorrow. They'll need to do it before the team leaves for HV, because he'll be on the plane. Most road games where they fly, they usually leave right after lunch time.

[THE_WIZARD_]

meh...doubt anything happens before this weekend...would have happened by now...

[Niffla]

Dirty. Fucking. Calculated. Systematic. Brazen. ScUMbag. Cheating.

Period.

[lineygoblue]

meh...doubt anything happens before this weekend...would have happened by now...

I'm still thinking there's a good chance that the B1G stands down, and defers to the NCAA's investigation.

That is, unless they really, really want a court fight.

With that, .. good night. 4:30 and all that...

[THE_WIZARD_]

STFU

[lineygoblue]

zzzzzzzzzzzzz....**.. huh?

[Jeff Buchanan]

Leave it to Buchanan to deny that CS cheated. It's just -- I mean it's just sad at this point.

Proven? Nope. I'd suggest you take the time to read, not skim, M's response to last Friday's notice of allegations from the BIG.

M lays out the applicable scouting and collection of signs rules and concludes there's no factual evidence that CS broke any of them.

While some, including you, have repeatedly hollered CS broke the rules, the correct position on this is, maybe. That's because many who are lot more tuned in to the complexity and interpretation of these rules argue that it appears CS operated within the rules at best or in a gray area at worst.

[iam416]

Sad, man. Really, really sad.

[iam416]

And I could definitely see the B10 not acting today. Tomorrow is completely out as it's Veterans' Day. And then they do something Monday. Today is just so tight w/ the PSU game coming up that I dunno. Monday would seem like a better day b/c you could actually have a TRO hearing prior to the great Maryland contest.

I mean, both parties have known each other's side since Friday. There is no suprise anywhere. M's response certainly changes nothing -- I'm almost 100% certain it's exactly what they told the B10 on Friday. And I'm almost 100% certain M knows exactly what is coming. So, the only question is timing. I'm 50/50 on it being this week. I think next week makes a little more sense.

Yeah, this was right all along. For people who are actually trying to think about this.

[Jeff Buchanan]

Of course it's "right." Ever since this sign-gate thing got started, way back in October, you've been calling for the NCAA or the BIG to intervene and punish M quickly. (paraphrased) "It's coming tomorrow ..... or maybe by Wednesday, the best time would be Thursday. I guess not and Friday is vet's day so, it's probably Monday."

One can easily connect the dots here and see that subsequent to the NCAA, after a preliminary investigation, stating that "there is no evidence of a connection between Harbaugh and Stalion" on 11/6, then after a meeting between the BIG and M, there's really been no indication that the BIG is going to sanction JH. Rumors and speculation? Yes. Anything official? Well, the BIG let M know it was investigating last Friday which prompted M to send a letter to the BIG that, fundamentally, said, you've not proven up the allegations, are violating your own due process rules in pursuing sanctions and it would probably be a good idea to not rush to judgement here. If you do, M will challenge your assumed authority to do that.

But, sure, go ahead and keep believing, "it will come tomorrow" in the face of the high probability the BIG will back down and defer to the NCAA.

[iam416]

Yeah, I find it sad. Really sad. That's all. I have to treat you with kids gloves anyway because you'll start whining. Even though I've been clear I won't touch the M threads with this story -- and haven't -- and I'll be very sassful here and, if someone wants to be serious, I'll be serious.

But, this will all play out. Through the B10 and then the NCAA.

And, I did initially think the B10 would do something on Thursday, but then I thought about it. Otherwise, you can misrepresent me all you want. Or quote me. I've had pleasant discussions with several M fans who aren't full on BlueAnon. That's you. And it's sad. You're too smart for that.

[iam416]

I would also say re timing, that if the B10 is going to suspend HARBAUGH**** they should wait until after the Penn State game at this point. If they suspend for that game then I would be against that.

[Cody_Russell]

Dinich on ESPN suggested a Harbaugh suspension could be in play. As I’m sure some of y’all are watching.

One would think that a Harbaugh suspension would piss off the M players during a several hour travel time period. M flying out at 1pm today…. Does this motivational factor work in favor for M tomorrow? Who knows. I might want Mike Hart as the interim HC because he comes across as the more fiery guy. or shit, give me Ben Herbert.

[iam416]

First, you have to believe Dinich over the likes of BronxBlue.

Second, Dinich only says the B10 will "respond" today. I have to believe the response is a full apology to M and probably a public reprimand to CRD. Has to be, right BlueAnon?

[Cody_Russell]

Announcement expected early afternoon. To clarify my post.

Dinich quote live on ESPN a few minutes ago:
”Now we’re hearing this morning, it could be a 3 game suspension.”

As every possible suspension was mentioned prior to the quote lol… I think M would fight that punishment and I have my popcorn ready for the legal battle. Sounds like chaos.