The NCAA has announced its decision regarding the investigations into the Michigan football program, with one case closed and another still ongoing. Michigan has reached an agreement with the NCAA on recruiting violations and coaching activities, leading to the football team being put on probation for three years.
The violations included impermissible in-person recruiting contacts during a COVID-19 dead period, impermissible tryouts, and exceeding the number of allowed countable coaches. The NCAA alleged that Michigan had impermissible meetings with recruits during a COVID-19 dead period and other Level II violations.
As part of the agreement, Michigan will face a fine, restrictions to recruiting, and penalized coaches will have one-year show-cause orders. However, one former coach, presumably Jim Harbaugh, did not take part in the agreement and his case will be treated separately.
Athletic director Warde Manuel expressed satisfaction with the resolution, stating that the football program can now move forward. Jim Harbaugh served a self-imposed three-game suspension at the beginning of the 2023 season for making false statements during the investigation.
It is important to note that this ruling is unrelated to the ongoing Michigan sign-stealing investigation. The NCAA’s decision will have a significant impact on the Michigan football program, as they work to navigate the consequences of the violations and continue competing at a high level. Stay tuned to Matzav Blog for further updates on this ongoing story.
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