UM Athletics Under Fire | Lansing News

New explosive allegations are rocking the University of Michigan’s athletic department, as former coach Chris Partridge’s lawsuit expands to reveal a web of cover-ups, misconduct, and alleged obstruction of justice. Partridge claims he was scapegoated while university leaders, including former president Santa Ono and athletic director Warde Manuel, allegedly hid damning findings from an investigation into improper student data access. The updated 20-page complaint now accuses the school of orchestrating an advanced scouting scheme involving multiple football staff, and claims Ono personally instructed Manuel and others not to take notes during a critical meeting. Worse, evidence of cheating and involvement of a law firm were allegedly never reported to the Board of Regents, compliance office, or the NCAA — painting a picture of systemic evasion of accountability. With the university silent and legal deadlines looming, the fallout could shake the entire athletic program — and the regents’ next meeting may be the tipping point. 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/85db4db6121ae1c0