As Jim Harbaugh heads to the West Coast, there is still some unfinished business with the NCAA.
The former Michigan football coach, who has accepted the job with the Chargers after leading Michigan to a national championship, is a key figure in two NCAA investigations into the program. The first is alleged recruiting violations during the COVID-19 dead period, and the second is for Michigan’s alleged sign-stealing operation headed by Connor Stalions.
Harbaugh has been suspended a total of six games for these sets of allegations. The first suspension for the alleged recruiting violations was self-imposed by Michigan, and saw him missing the first three games of the 2023 season. The second was handed down by the Big Ten and commissioner Tony Pettiti, and removed him from the Michigan sidelines for the final three games of the regular season.
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The NCAA, however, works slower. The first investigation has been ongoing since 2021 at the earliest, and the sign-stealing allegations are so robust and complicated it could be another few years before the dust settles.
Jim Harbaugh NCAA investigations
At the time of his departure, Harbaugh was implicated in two NCAA investigations into Michigan football.
Recruiting violations during the COVID-19 dead period (colloquially referred to as the cheeseburger investigation)
Illicit taping of opposing signs helmed by resigned staffer Connor Stalions
The former investigation saw Harbaugh suspended for three games in a self-imposed punishment by the university. The NCAA has served Michigan with a notice of allegations, which featured several Level II violations and a Level I violation alleging Harbaugh misled investigators.
The latter investigation holds the more serious allegations….
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Author : Detroit Free Press
Publish date : 2024-01-25 03:29:49
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