I think "they" should gather more information and evidence, myself, before any penalties.
Just my opinion. Word is the Big asked the NCAA for the evidence they already have. They took that to their meeting with UM brass. This was after the letter UM prez wrote - which is all over the net- asking for due process to play out.
According to multiple “ Michigan insiders” this evidence was “ overwhelming “ and new to UM brass. I have no idea if true- or what that was.
One thing that seems obvious- based on what the other Schools have apparently provided.
That these tickets were purchased, these seats were filled, and the signal and matching plays were filmed/ recorded. It’s been said to be 35 games over the 21,22, and this season. And as both Nebraska and Purdue coaches have said- they have seen the video a receipts.
That part of the investigation is likely over. There is plenty of evidence out there to support this. Video doesn’t lie.
The part that is not- apparently- is who / if anyone on UM staff knew/ condoned/ signed off. To my knowledge- nothing has been presented or leaked to implicate the other staff.
What I find weird is - why go after Harbaugh now with that part of the investigation not complete? On the other hand- why ask for “ due process “ when your major player ( Stalions) is not cooperating and therefore obstructing due process.
Again/ just an opinion here, but I am basing on what supposed UM insiders are saying. UM feels like this years’ team is an excellent team and has a good shot at the big prize ( I agree), and they are doing everything they can to stall- even though they understand there is a likelihood these games in question will be vacated later when the NCAA is finished. Conversely- that’s why the other schools are applying so much pressure on the BIG to step in. They feel it would hurt the conference in the end, and has already had a negative impact on their seasons, draft choices, brands, etc. They feel allowing it to continue would be tantamount to blessing that illegal activity.