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NCAA's punishment on Michigan 'a velvet hammer'

August 18, 2025 01:24 PM

Dan Patrick calls the NCAA's punishment on Michigan "a velvet hammer," explaining why this decision displays a "lack of institutional control" and the surprise of it not including a postseason ban.

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