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Big Ten issues reprimands for MSU pregame incident

While it was critical of Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh’s post-game comments and follow up press conference on Monday, as well Michigan linebacker Devin Bush Jr.’s defacing of a Spartan logo at midfield, the Big Ten ultimately placed responsibility for the incident on Michigan State. In addition to issuing reprimands of the two from Michigan, the conference also reprimanded Mark Dantonio and issues a $10,000 fine against MSU Athletics.

The full statement from the Big Ten can be read below.

Rosemont, Ill. – The Big Ten office today issued a series of public reprimands and an institutional fine for violations of the Big Ten Sportsmanship Policy involving the Michigan at Michigan State football game on Oct.