The B1G investigation settled outside of court (the hearing for which was scheduled for tomorrow).
Michigan’s statement:
“This morning, the University, Coach Harbaugh, and the Big Ten resolved their pending litigation … The Conference agreed to close its investigation, and the University and Coach Harbaugh agreed to accept the three-game suspension. Coach Harbaugh, with the University’s support, decided to accept this sanction to return the focus to our student-athletes and their performance on the field. The Conference has confirmed that it is not aware of any information suggesting Coach Harbaugh’s involvement in the allegations. The University continues to cooperate fully with the NCAA’s investigation.”
B1G’s statement:
“The Big Ten Conference’s commitment to student-athletes, sportsmanship and the Commissioner’s duty to protect the integrity of competition will never waver … Today’s decision by the University of Michigan to withdraw its legal challenge against the Conference’s November 10th Notice of Disciplinary Action is indicative of the high standards and values that the Conference and the University seek to uphold. The University of Michigan is a valued member of the Big Ten Conference and the Conference will continue to work cooperatively with the University and the NCAA during this process.”
Sherrone Moore expected to remain the gameday acting HC (unless the FCC swoops in and fines him, lol)
Not super surprising. There was no good outcome for Michigan if this got in frontofajudge. It’s clear they broke the scouting rules, it doesn’t matter if Harbaugh knew. Best case was getting their tro denied, worst case was more evidence coming to light.
Now they seem to get a win of Harbaugh being allowed to coach the championship game and any bowl games.
