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Wolverine TV podcast: Jim Harbaugh vs. the NCAA, Matt Weiss on leave, Michigan basketball

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Jim Harbaugh
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On this episode of the podcast, TheWolverine.com‘s Clayton Sayfie and Anthony Broome discuss Jim Harbaugh‘s battle with the NCAA, co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Matt Weiss being placed on administrative leave amidst a University of Michigan police investigation into computer access crimes and where things stand for Michigan Wolverines basketball.

Watch or listen to the podcast below.

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Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh’s battle with the NCAA

Harbaugh isn’t backing down from the NCAA, which alleges he misled investigators who were looking into four Level II violations (having broken recruiting rules, minor in nature). From The Wolverine’s Chris Balas’ story:

As reported here last week, the university stood behind Harbaugh after he acknowledged wrongdoing over contact with committed recruits during a COVID-related dead period. Sources said he had lunch with them when they stopped by for an impromptu visit. He was also cited for allowing an analyst to perform some coaching duties on the field and having some coaches watch players work out during Zoom meetings.

None of these would likely have resulted in major punishment.

However, Harbaugh denies knowingly lying to the NCAA, which Wetzel reports has become a sticking point in resolving the case. As we’d reported, Harbaugh was looking at a possible 6-game suspension. Sources told TheWolverine.com that was expected to be reduced significantly — however, it appears the NCAA won’t budge unless Harbaugh admits being dishonest to investigators.

And again, it comes down to buying a few burgers or breakfast at an impromptu visit from committed recruits to which he apparently denied recollection. Sources have said Harbaugh’s apology and willingness to take a suspension are reasonable to U-M, but a half season suspension is not. If that’s the course the NCAA chooses, Michigan is prepared to go through a protracted and robust defense, up to and including litigation.

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