When you brake it all down. The Michigan players are among those harmed by the systemic spying scheme initiated by their very own coaches.
the argument that the current players at Penn State might be harmed by the actions of a person outside of Penn State did not seem to be a valid argument. Not sure how this is a legal argument.
Tom Mars seems to show up whenever an organization attempts to enforce any restrictions on teams or players. The teams/schools are voluntary members of both the NCAA and the BIG conference, and sign contracts that include being overseen and governed by these organizations. This includes submitting to the authority of said organizations to enforce compliance and doll out sanctions/punishments. Without that level of control you have a lawless/chaotic structure.
most of us have a drivers license to operate various motor vehicles. As part of that license we agree to follow the laws of our state, and that we will be punished/fined for not obeying the traffic laws.
How does Tom Mars have any argument? Has any one ever asked Tom Mars to comment on the punishment that Penn State took over Jerry Sandusky incident, which was via an outside entity?