Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh, shown at the team’s mini camp in June, (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
The first few weeks of training camp have been eventful for Jim Harbaugh, juggling quarterback Justin Herbert’s injury, revamping the receiving corps and implementing a new defensive scheme. But Monday the Chargers coach had to steer and address the alleged sign-stealing scandal from his time at the University of Michigan.
Harbaugh’s replacement as the Wolverines’ head coach, Sherrone Moore, is being investigated as part of the scandal. Moore is one of seven 2023 national championship team staffers accused of violating NCAA rules.
In a prepared statement, Harbaugh addressed the situation:
“Never lie. Never cheat. Never steal. I was raised with that lesson. I have raised my family on that lesson. I have preached that lesson to the teams that I’ve coached.
“No one’s perfect. If you stumble, you apologize and you make it right.
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“Today, I do not apologize. I did not participate, was not aware nor complicit in those said allegations. So for me, it’s back to work and attacking with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind.”
Back to work for the Chargers is addressing the progression of players sidelined by injury.
Players such as Junior Colson, Kimani Vidal and Ladd McConkey, who left practice Friday with a trainer and have been absent since. All are progressing, according to Harbaugh, who voiced his usual explanation — the players are “working through something.”
Colson and Vidal did do some work off to the side. Colson, who underwent an appendectomy, is getting closer to returning, according to Harbaugh.
Ahead of their preseason game against the Seahawks, Harbaugh mentioned a plan to play some starters, but the question remains which ones. He said those decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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Publish date : 2024-08-05 22:40:21
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