Harbaugh mum on possible 4-game suspension

Adam Rittenberg, ESPN

• Senior WriterJul 27, 2023, 02:46 PM ET Close College football reporter.
• Signed up with ESPN.com in 2008.
• Graduate of Northwestern University.INDIANAPOLIS– Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh

stated he can not go over the ongoing NCAA investigation that might result in a four-game suspension this season, despite the fact that he wishes to share his thoughts.Harbaugh, who has led Michigan to successive Huge Ten champions and College Football Playoff appearances, remains in conversations about a possible negotiated four-game suspension from the NCAA for not complying with enforcement staff, sources told ESPN’s Pete Thamel. He faces a Level I violation, the most considerable under NCAA policy, and could miss out on the Wolverines’very first four games– house contests versus East Carolina, UNLV, Bowling Green and Rutgers.”I’m not permitted to speak about any aspect of that continuous situation,”Harbaugh said.”I ‘d enjoy to lay all of it out there. There’s nothing to be embarrassed of, today is not that time.” The NCAA is investigating Michigan for alleged recruiting violations that took place during the COVID-19 dead duration. The program is dealing with 4 Level II infractions, however Harbaugh’s alleged violation is more major because he’s implicated of lying or deceiving NCAA detectives. If suspended, Harbaugh would not be permitted to participate in any group activities on game days, but could lead practices and other preparations during the week.Editor’s Picks

1 Associated Michigan defensive lineman Kris Jenkins stated Harbaugh’s possible absence would “harm our hearts” but would not prevent the Wolverines from attaining what the coach desires.

“He’s ready us enough,” star running back Blake Corum stated. “Those 4 games, we can rally together. If anything, it’s going to light a fire under us and make us wish to win even more. We like Coach Harbaugh, we’re all behind him. Coach Harbaugh’s a terrific coach, he’s a great human. … You hate to see this. I do not know what’s going on, however if that holds true, we’re going to keep playing ball and bet him.”

Wolverines cornerback Mike Sainristil stated Harbaugh had actually not raised the potential suspension with the players. He’s unsure how Michigan’s assistants would manage game days, however he included the Wolverines are trained to be “proactive, not reactive.” Offending coordinator Sherrone Moore and tight ends coach Grant Newsome likewise might face game penalties coming from the investigation.Sainristil stated he knows Harbaugh will be all set when Michigan opens preseason practices next week.”If he’s not there personally, then he’s certainly

going to be there in spirit, “Jenkins said of Harbaugh.”We’re going to play and represent that and play the method he’s made us, the type of group he’s built us to be. We’re going play for him and we’re going to be there for him, since there’s nothing more he would rather desire us to do.”Harbaugh is entering his ninth season at Michigan, his university, and has a general

record of 74-25. The Wolverines are the media’s preseason choice to win the Big Ten for a 3rd straight year.