The Big Ten confirmed to ESPN that Petitti sent the letter and said he would have attended in person but was recovering at the time from hip replacement surgery. The NCAA and Michigan are prohibited from commenting on a pending case. Petitti declined comment through a league spokesperson.

Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti was asked why he believes Michigan football shouldn't be penalized more for the sign-stealing scandal. Here's what he said.

Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti believes Michigan has paid a sufficient price for any violations connected to the 2023 sign-stealing scandal, according to ESPN's Dan Wetzel.