Last week the NCAA made its final ruling on punishments for the infamous Michigan sign-stealing scandal from 2023. To say it was a slap on the wrist would almost be too harsh. The punishment amounted to an easily-payable fine and some similarly-light recruiting restrictions.

Late last week the Michigan football program finally received its sanctions from the NCAA over the Connor Stalions sign-stealing saga that occurred during the Jim Harbaugh era. The punishment included a $20 million fine, a one-game suspension for current head coach Sherrone Moore, loss of postseason revenue and recruiting restrictions.