Former Michigan Coach Sues Over Cover-Up | Columbus News

Former Michigan football assistant coach Chris Partridge, now with the Seattle Seahawks, is suing the university over a shocking sign-stealing scandal he claims they knew about and tried to cover up. Fired after allegedly destroying evidence and advising a player to seek legal counsel — something he admits to — Partridge says the school violated his due process rights and treated him unfairly compared to others involved. The university counters that he was fired for misconduct, but Partridge’s lawsuit paints a picture of a cover-up, with the Seahawks’ recent Super Bowl win adding irony to his current rise. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/021ec1b65d82b571