Michigan fired linebackers coach Chris Partridge on Friday after he allegedly helped destroy evidence pertaining to Michigan’s sign-stealing scheme.
The university announced Friday morning that longtime college and NFL coach Rick Minter, the father of defensive coordinator Jesse Minter, will replace Partridge as Michigan’s linebackers coach for the rest of the season.
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— Isaiah Hole (@isaiahhole) November 17, 2023
In a separate statement, Michigan wrote that it could not comment further on why it fired Partridge due to employee privacy laws, but said the university “will continue to take the appropriate actions, including disciplinary measures, based on information we obtain” as the NCAA continues its investigation into impermissible sign stealing by the Wolverines.