Big Ten's Tony Petitti confirms sending NCAA letter on Michigan's Connor Stalions case at media days, calls for faster resolution in ongoing saga.

Petitti on Tuesday confirmed that he wrote a letter to the NCAA’s Committee on Infractions on Michigan’s behalf, as reported this week by ESPN and later confirmed by MLive/ The Ann Arbor News, telling reporters at Big Ten Media Days in Las Vegas that it’s “not uncommon for a conference office to weigh in.”

Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti argued in a letter to the NCAA that Michigan should receive no further punishment in the Connor Stalions sign-stealing case

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.

Michigan veteran fullback/tight end Max Bredeson during a break Monday at the Champions Circle Golf Classic at The Cardinal at St. John’s spotted sophomore running back Jordan Marshall and

Tre Williams, a sixth year defensive tackle who spent the past five years at Clemson, seems to have quickly adapted to the rivalry.

Michigan seems to have the right pieces in play for a better season, and their schedule shapes up nicely as well. The Wolverines avoid a lot of top teams in the Big Ten, but a non-conference game early in the season is one that could make or break the campaign.