Michigan writer Chris Balas of The Wolverine recently published a report alleging that Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day’s family had connections to private investigators involved in the NCAA’s investigation into Michigan’s alleged sign-stealing scheme. This led to threats against Day and his family. However, it was later confirmed that the report was false.
According to an article in The Wolverine, Balas claimed that “several sources at Michigan and in the media” were gathering information on two private investigators linked to Day’s family, suspected of being behind the investigation into Michigan.
The report quickly spread on Friday and over the weekend, with Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports reporting that Day and his family received threats as a result. However, Dellenger was able to refute the claim on Monday, confirming with both the Big Ten and the NCAA that Day and his family were not involved in the investigation.
“Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti contacted NCAA officials on Monday in an effort to seek answers over the claim, senior officials at both the Big Ten and NCAA told Yahoo Sports. The NCAA confirmed that Day nor his family members had any involvement,” Dellenger wrote for Yahoo Sports.
Despite this refutation, Balas has not issued a retraction. He has instead made several posts on the premium message boards of On3 suggesting that his report was accurate, but stating that the NCAA has no interest in further investigating the matter.
