Did Big Ten Pay WMU to Stay Silent?
TL;DR
ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith and Paul Finebaum question whether the Big Ten used financial leverage to quiet Western Michigan after a controversial Michigan–WMU finish, noting WMU was reportedly paid about $1.5–2 million and suggesting their public response may have been constrained, while the officiating debate over the outcome continues.
- Stephen A. Smith, Paul Finebaum question if Big Ten demanded silence from WMU to receive payment Awful Announcing
- Western Michigan president: Big Ten's replay process not 'as good as it could be' ESPN
- ESPN pundits aren't buying Big Ten's reason for clock fiasco: 'Nonsense' The Detroit News
- Why did Michigan-WMU refs use a game clock no one else could see for their pivotal review? - The Athletic The New York Times
- Most controversial finishes in college football history: Revisiting wild endings on heels of Michigan-WMU CBS Sports
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