Michigan Fires Assistant Coach Some Say Interfered with NCAA Probe

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The University of Michigan fired linebackers coach Chris Partridge on Friday, a day after Jim Harbaugh accepted the remainder of a three-game suspension from the Big Ten Conference as punishment for the team's scouting and sign-stealing scandal.

The team did not disclose a reason for Partridge’s firing, but according to The Athletic, two Michigan sources said the school believes Partridge interfered with the NCAA’s investigation into the Michigan scandal, which had already brought the departure of Connor Stalions. Stalions is believed to have established a network of scouts to attend future Michgan opponents and steal their sideline signals..

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