Ryan Day received word from the Big Ten about Robert Fitzgerald's tackle on Jeremiah Smith this past Saturday. However, that word is incomplete.
On Wednesday, Day said the Big Ten responded to his appeal that Fitzgerald twisted Smith's ankle on the tackle. While the conference revealed Fitzgerald should been penalized for the move, it's still discussing the matter internally.
"I haven't heard much back other than it should have been a foul," Day said. "I know there's still some conversation there."
Fitzgerald's tackle on Smith occurred at the end of his 68-yard catch-and-run against Northwestern.