The NCAA handed down the punishment for Michigan, Jim Harbaugh, Sherrone Moore, and Connor Stalions. While the Wolverines have to pay nearly $30 million in fine

Michigan was hit with severe financial penalties as the long-running, sign-stealing saga came to a close on Friday

The era of heavy-handed NCAA penalties is over. It’s worth looking for shortcuts, playing in the gray area and even cheating outright. If you get caught, you’ll simply pay a fine for your bad behavior — just like they do in the pros.

Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti sent a letter to the NCAA advocating against further punishment for Michigan. The NCAA has charged Michigan with multiple Level I violations, including recruiting violations and deleting evidence.