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NCAA suspends former Michigan football coach Harbaugh

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh watches during an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. According to a person with knowledge of the process, New York Giants defensive coordinator Patrick Graham will interview at Vikings headquarters on Tuesday followed by Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022 .
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Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh watches during an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. According to a person with knowledge of the process, New York Giants defensive coordinator Patrick Graham will interview at Vikings headquarters on Tuesday followed by Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022 .

Jim Harbaugh is accused of unethical conduct and making false statements while he was the University of Michigan’s football coach. Harbaugh denies he lied.

“Never lie never cheat never steal I was raised with that lesson.”

But according to the NCAA, Harbaugh gave false or misleading answers to questions about contact with recruits during the Covid 19 pandemic and refused to cooperate with investigator. Harbaugh, now the head coach of the San Diego Chargers, had this to say about the allegations during a training camp press conference:

“No one is perfect if you stumble you apologize and you make It right today, I do not apologize.”

Harbaugh specifically denies any involvement in alleged sign stealing by former staff member Connor Stallions

“I did not participate was not aware nor complicit.”

The NCAA is punishing Harbaugh with a one-year suspension if he ever wants to coach college football again. He is in the first year of an 80-million-dollar contract to coach the Chargers

“So for me it’s back to work.”

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