Central Michigan receives Notice of Allegations from NCAA for role in Michigan case
If you'll remember, while all of the news was breaking about former staffer Connor Stalions intricate, advanced sign-stealing operation, part of the evidence seemed to show Stalions in a Central Michigan coaching staff outfit, complete with recording glasses on the sidelines when the Chippewas took on Michigan State. James Bond, step aside.
And while many Michigan fanboys seemed to throw water on Stalions actually being on the sidelines, that's come as close to being confirmed as it can be, and now the NCAA is going after Central Michigan. According to the dashboard of NCAA infractions, Central Michigan has been sent a Notice of Allegations for its role in the Michigan scandal.
It should be noted that CMU has denied receiving a NOA from the NCAA (it's in the mail maybe), but if it's true, then the spider web of this thing just continues to expand.
When the Cloak and Dagger situation first came to light, Central Michigan issued a statement acknowledging what was being reported and making the rounds on the internet.
'We are aware of inferences made in the new Netflix documentary regarding former University of Michigan football staff member Connor Stalions accessing the CMU sidelines during our opening game last September,' the statement read. 'For the past 10 months, CMU has fully cooperated with the NCAA's ongoing investigation, and we will continue to cooperate with the NCAA as it works to complete its investigation.'
Shortly thereafter, the head coach at the time from the time the footage was taken, former Michigan Offensive Coordinator Jim McElwain, resigned. Read into that what you will. Another assistant coach at CMU who had a previous relationship with Stalions, Jake Costner, also stepped down.
We'll continue to follow this developing story, especially if and when Central Michigan confirms receipt of the Notice of Allegations.
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