Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti made headlines a few days ago when ESPN's Dan Wetzel broke news that Petitti sent a letter to the NCAA headquarters saying he doesn't believe Michigan deserves any further punishment in a case focusing on the actions of former staffer Connor Stalions.

After Michigan, a huge underdog, upset Ohio State 13-10 at Ohio Stadium last season, the Wolverines planted the flag at midfield. A melee broke out and law enforcement eventually got involved.

Big Ten commissioner Tony Pettiti addressed the letter he sent to the NCAA on Michigan's behalf but didn't get into detail during Big Ten media days.

Michigan State athletic director J Batt commented on the everchanging world of the NCAA and the Spartans approach to it

Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti sent a letter to the NCAA advocating against further punishment for Michigan. The NCAA has charged Michigan with multiple Level I violations, including recruiting violations and deleting evidence.

Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti sent a letter to the NCAA Committee on Infractions suggesting that Michigan’s football program should not face more sanctions stemming from a sign-stealing scheme, according to two people familiar with the situation.

The first men's hockey national championship was played between Michigan and Dartmouth in 1948. Since then, 24 programs have ended their season with the title. But, some of those programs have been more dominant than others.

MSU's men's basketball team will play at UConn in a preseason game on Oct. 28, part of a series, with UConn playing an exhibition at MSU next season.

Martone, who turns 19 in October, should benefit from another year of development, particularly against more physical and better competition at the NCAA level.