Newsstand: Social media reaction, news from Michigan NCAA ruling

Tweets Of The Day

Some reaction to the NCAA’s ruling on the Michigan scouting allegations, from…

Analyst David Pollack:

"Let's not pretend, the NCAA doesn't do much."@davidpollack47 reacts to Michigan's punishment for sign stealing and the NCAA's enforcement of rules. pic.twitter.com/Pb6UTiz2S5

— Jim Rome (@jimrome) August 16, 2025

Bruce Feldman of Fox Sports and The Athletic:

The NCAA announced penalties against the Michigan football program today. @BruceFeldmanCFB reacts to the sanctions 👇 pic.twitter.com/B0JHpLnt2C

— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) August 15, 2025

Michigan alum and superfan Scott Bell:

Wondering how Michigan responding to having to vacate football wins will compare to how Ohio State acted when the Buckeyes had to vacate wins? pic.twitter.com/htyBqPvgxr

— Scott Bell (@sbell021) August 15, 2025

Founder of Barstool Sports and Michigan alum Dave Portnoy, also known as ‘El Presidente.’

Michigan is Coming. It is inevitable
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— Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) August 16, 2025

Jim Harbaugh’s lawyer, Tom Mars:

The highlighted statements in today’s COI are patently false. There were no communications with me from the NCAA enforcement staff about trying to collect cell phone images, about a deadline, or about interviewing Coach Harbaugh. I received no emails or other correspondence 🧵 https://t.co/Rkz0BR9YE0 pic.twitter.com/tc6r27rIDN

— Tom Mars (@TomMarsLaw) August 16, 2025

Former Michigan linebackers coach Chris Partridge, who was completely exonerated from wrongdoing with the NCAA case. Partridge was fired in November 2023.

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— Chris Partridge (@CoachCPartridge) August 15, 2025

Michigan will appeal the ruling. Here’s some information on the NCAA appeals process.

Michigan vs. COI is far from over with its declared intent to appeal Friday's ruling.

The NCAA says the appeals process takes about 8 months…https://t.co/5nccNK8pJs pic.twitter.com/8ar3vMuZuR

— Anthony Broome (@anthonytbroome) August 15, 2025

Clips from Michigan football practice.

#LockedIn #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/mP09A7K4Kv

— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) August 15, 2025

Quote Of The Day

“It is never our intent to be in a position where we are accused of any rules violations. I fully support Coach Sherrone Moore, our student-athletes and staff as they prepare for the season ahead. I appreciate Coach Moore’s continued commitment to ensuring his program operates in compliance with applicable rules. I acknowledge the Committee on Infractions’ decision to not penalize our current student-athletes by eliminating postseason opportunities; however, a postseason ban should never have been a consideration in this case. I fully support the university’s decision to pursue an appeal. Coach Moore and I will not have any further comment.”

— Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel in a statement to the media following the NCAA’s ruling and the announcement that U-M will appeal the result

Headlines Of The Day

• Chris Balas, The Wolverine: The (second to) last word on the Michigan ‘Signgate’ ruling — questions remain
• Anthony Broome, The Wolverine:NCAA punishments: 8 key findings and revelations
• Anthony Broome, The Wolverine: NCAA sanctions explained: Who actually received punishments?
• Clayton Sayfie and Anthony Broome, The Wolverine: Podcast: Michigan’s NCAA sanctions drop, Wolverines appeal
• Clayton Sayfie, The Wolverine: What they’re saying about NCAA ruling on Michigan scouting case