NCAA denies Connor Stalions’ appeal of Michigan sign-stealing penalty

An NCAA appeals committee denied former Michigan staff member Connor Stalions' appeal of the eight-year show-cause penalty he received for his role in a sign-stealing scandal.

Stalions had argued that the August ruling from the NCAA Committee on Infractions was based on "procedural errors" and a misapplication of the bylaws prohibiting in-person scouting of future opponents.

Stalions, 30, filed the appeal in October, and the appeals committee deliberated his case twice in December before issuing its final decision on Wednesday.