U-M gets major fine, add to Moore ban; will appeal

The University of Michigan (U-M) has received a significant fine and additional penalties from the NCAA Committee on Infractions, primarily related to its handling of the Maurice Moore case. The penalties include the loss of two years of postseason football revenue, but U-M avoided more severe punishments such as a postseason ban. The case centered around allegations that U-M failed to properly investigate and report potential NCAA violations involving former football staff member Maurice Moore. While the university was found responsible for these violations, the NCAA Committee on Infractions decided not to impose a postseason ban, a decision that U-M plans to appeal. The university has accepted the financial penalties but will challenge the additional sanctions, stating that they believe the penalties are excessive and disproportionate to the violations. The appeal process is expected to move forward in the coming months, as U-M seeks to minimize the impact on its football program and overall athletic operations.