Former Michigan linebackers coach Chris Partridge released a statement on Monday, disputing claims about why he was fired.
Partridge was fired on Nov. 17 amid the NCAA's investigation into former Michigan staffer Connor Stalions and in-person scouting. Partridge posted on X, formerly Twitter, that he had no knowledge of Stalions' sign stealing scheme and that he was fired for breach of policy regarding the investigation.
"As explained to me by Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel in person on the morning of November 17, 2023, and as set forth in my termination letter of the same date, signed by Doug Gnodtke, Michigan Athletics Chief of Staff, I was terminated because of a failure 'to abide by the University directive not to discuss an ongoing NCAA investigation with anyone associated with the Michigan Football Program'," the statement read.