Cover 3 College Football Michigan Sign-Stealing Penalties Revealed | Cover 3 College Football Podcast
Aug 15, 2025
Michigan's sign-stealing scandal takes center stage, examining the hefty penalties that have shaken the college football landscape. The hosts analyze the financial fallout and ethical implications for the program and the Big Ten. With some light-hearted narratives, they discuss the absurdity of cheating while pondering future NCAA enforcement. The conversation also touches on potential appeal strategies and how these events could change recruitment dynamics and fan relationships in college sports.
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Fines Over Vacated Wins
- Tom Fornelli argues modern penalties hit programs in the wallet rather than vacating wins or heavy bans.
- He says fines and lost postseason revenue deter cheating and mirror pro-sport punishment models.
Show-Causes Are Largely Symbolic
- Fornelli calls long show-cause orders largely symbolic for coaches who likely won't return to college jobs.
- He says financial penalties create real leverage because schools can fire coaches for cause to avoid buyouts.
College Football As A Business
- Fornelli views this ruling as a sign the NCAA treats college football like professional sports now.
- He predicts future punishments will focus on financial restraints and salary-type controls.