If Jim Harbaugh was indeed staying with him Michigan Football For 2023, according to his Thursday afternoon statement, he will obviously have to deal with a Level I violation of NCAA regulations.
The Free Press confirmed that Michigan is expected to receive an official notification of allegations from the NCAA soon, accusing the program of four Level II violations — those that are “more than a minimum but less than a significant, widespread, competitive or other recruiting advantage” according to an adopted description. In 2019 — and Wharpo himself with a Level I violation — a “gross breach of conduct” that “seriously undermines or threatens the integrity of college sports,” according to the guidelines.
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The penalty for a Level I violation—which the Free Press has learned was Harbaugh lying or misleading NCAA investigators—will be imposed against him personally, and could include a suspension for one or multiple games.
Harbaugh’s contract, which runs through 2026, includes a clause that allows UM to fire a coach for cause without owing him any money. But that won’t happen until the completion of the NCAA investigation.
Reports have swirled about Harbaugh’s future since the Wolverines lost to TCU in Saturday’s College Football Playoff semifinals at the Fiesta Bowl. He was reportedly contacted by the Denver Broncos and spoke with Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper about their head coach openings. The Athletic reported that if he was offered a job in the NFL, Harbaugh was willing to take it.
Last winter, Harbaugh gave an interview with the Minnesota Vikings, but after he wasn’t offered the head coaching job, he told the Free Press that he was committed to helping Michigan win a national championship.
On Thursday, about an hour before the first reporting of NCAA violations by the Athletic, Harbaugh issued a double-take on comments he made last month, saying he expects to be the coach at Michigan next season. But he also said he’s not entirely sure what the future holds.
Hey ho! Sports was the first to report Harbou was facing a Level 1 violation.
The Free Press confirmed that the Level II violations are related to recruiting offenses and having too many coaches working with players.
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