The NCAA's Committee on Infractions Chair, Norman Bay, held a news conference Friday, Aug. 15, to answer questions about the punishment it imposed on Michigan football for its sign-stealing scandal that went from 2021-23.

Bay made clear at the top of his statement: The goal of Connor Stalions , the former Wolverines staffer and mastermind of the scheme, was obvious when he orchestrated the impermissible in-person advance scouting of 56 separate games of future (or potential future) opponents.

"The intent was clear," Bay said. "To gain substantial competitive advantage."

The NCAA came to its conclusion in a 74-page report made public after gathering evidence including interview testimony, multiple witnesses, videos, photos, a master chart that listed Michigan's opponents and wh

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