Michigan releases statement confirming Jim Harbaugh suspension - Warde Manuel speaks
As first reported by TheWolverine.com, Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh will miss the first three games of the 2023 football season under a U-M self-imposed sanction over alleged recruiting violations. The coach will be allowed to work day-to-day during the week and in practice, but he’ll sit out the ECU, UNLV, and Bowling Green games as designated by the university.
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As also reported, this does not end the Harbaugh vs. the NCAA saga. While the NCAA has accepted one-game suspensions for assistants Sherrone Moore and Grant Newsome, they have not ruled that three games will suffice for Harbaugh. As a result, this is expected to drag on for some time … some believe potentially into next season.
Michigan released a statement on the three-game suspension today.
“The University of Michigan Athletic Department today (August 21) announced that it is self-imposing sanctions in an ongoing NCAA matter related to its football program,” it read. “Included in the self-imposed sanctions is a three-game suspension for Head Coach Jim Harbaugh, to be served during the opening three regular-season games of the 2023 season. The sanctions are in addition to previously imposed recruiting restrictions.”
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel also weighed in.
“While the ongoing NCAA matter continues through the NCAA process, today’s announcement is our way of addressing mistakes that our department has agreed to in an attempt to further that process,” Manuel said. “We will continue to support coach Harbaugh, his staff, and our outstanding student-athletes. Per the NCAA’s guidelines, we cannot comment further until the matter is resolved.”
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They added an announcement on interim coaching appointments would be made at a future date. Moore is expected to replace Harbaugh for the second two games, but there are several possibilities for game one.
The NCAA’s issue with Harbaugh stems from “improper contact” during a non-contact period brought on by COVID. Harbaugh allegedly wasn’t forthcoming in his role, the NCAA alleged,
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