I never said death penalty was coming.
This a level 2 investigation. Since you are 5, here goes:
The NCAA said in their COI letter: we know you cheated, we are ready to go to the penalty phase. Respond. Michigan lawyers did so, admitting infractions and acknowledging so in exchange for not facing a postseason ban.
The NCAA responded by fining the university 50k and the football program 10% of revenue in a fiscal year (minimum of $20M and could be as high as $35M);
- Further, Harbaugh received a 10-year ban on top of his 5-year show cause
- Moore received a 2-year show cause (he's effectively a lame duck, every cfb coach in the country are telling recruits UM will not renew him)
- The football program also received a 25% reduction in official visits and a reduction in communications during the next open period.
But more importantly, at level 2, you are on a 4-year probation. Any infractions and trust me there will be many submitted by people who hate UM, can result in further fines, scholarship reductions and yes, a postseason ban.
Michigan admitted they cheated. I'm satisfied plus they are on probation. OSU and PSU are drafting their communications to kids right now.