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Michigan’s defense of its actions includes an attempt to significantly minimize the alleged offenses. Dockage highlights the absurdity of Michigan's claim that while they may have been accused of cheating 82 times, they insist it was only a fraction of that, presenting almost comical rationalizations for their actions.
Drawing attention to deleted communication between coaches, the narrative continues with Dockage spotlighting the almost desperate lengths to which some at Michigan had gone to obscure their actions, illustrating just how critical this situation has become for individual job security and institutional reputation.