Former Michigan Coach Sues Over Cover-Up | Columbus News

Columbus News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 15, 2026 · 1m

Former Michigan football assistant coach Chris Partridge, now with the Seattle Seahawks, is suing the university over a shocking sign-stealing scandal he claims they knew about and tried to cover up. Fired after allegedly destroying evidence and advising a player to seek legal counsel — something he admits to — Partridge says the school violated his due process rights and treated him unfairly compared to others involved. The university counters that he was fired for misconduct, but Partridge’s lawsuit paints a picture of a cover-up, with the Seahawks’ recent Super Bowl win adding irony to his…