Michigan Fires Linebackers Coach Chris Partridge Amidst Controversial Investigation
TL;DR
Michigan has relieved linebackers coach Chris Partridge of his duties amidst the ongoing scandal involving advance scouting and sign-stealing. The university believes Partridge was not aware of the scandal but attempted to cover up evidence. Rick Minter will now serve as the team's linebackers coach. This decision comes a day after Michigan dropped its legal challenge to coach Jim Harbaugh's three-game suspension.
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