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Michigan's Chris Partridge Fired from Jim Harbaugh's Staff Ahead of Maryland Game

Ten games into his first season as Michigan's linebackers coach, Chris Partridge has been fired.

Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel issued a statement announcing the firing, but no specific information was given as to why the move was made.

Ross Dellenger @RossDellenger

Michigan leaders were presented new evidence this week in the NCAA's investigation into its advance scouting scheme, sources tell <a href="https://twitter.com/DanWetzel?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DanWetzel</a> &amp; me.<br><br>The materials, presumably, have altered its approach. UM dropped legal action vs Big Ten. Today, it fired assistant Chris Partridge

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