Key takeaways:
- The Big Ten Conference has suspended Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh for the remainder of the 2023 season.
- The University of Michigan had been found in violation of the Big Ten Sportsmanship Policy for conducting an impermissible, in-person scouting operation over multiple years.
- The Big Ten said it is entitled to a fair, deliberate, and thoughtful process to determine the appropriate disciplinary action for the alleged violations.
The Big Ten Conference has suspended Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh for the remainder of the 2023 season due to an investigation into an alleged sign-stealing scheme.
The conference announced the suspension on Friday, effective immediately. Harbaugh will not be allowed to be on the sidelines for the Wolverines’ remaining three regular-season games.
The Big Ten said in a statement that the University of Michigan had been found in violation of the Big Ten Sportsmanship Policy for conducting an impermissible, in-person scouting operation over multiple years, resulting in an unfair competitive advantage that compromised the integrity of competition.
Michigan had warned the Big Ten that suspending Harbaugh would be a mistake, but the conference ultimately decided to move forward with the suspension. The Wolverines are currently ranked second in the nation and are set to face No. 9 Penn State in their toughest matchup of the season so far.
The Big Ten said it is entitled to a fair, deliberate, and thoughtful process to determine the appropriate disciplinary action for the alleged violations. The conference has not yet released any further details about the investigation or the disciplinary action.
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