Jim Harbaugh has no interest in reacting to the NCAA’s penalties levied last week after its investigation into sign-stealing at Michigan, which includes a 10-year show-cause for the former Wolverines coach. The Los Angeles Chargers coach said after Saturday night’s preseason loss to the Los Angeles Rams he would not comment on the rulings.
“Like I said to you last year, not engaging,” Harbaugh said, via ESPN. “Not engaging.”
The NCAA imposed a significant fine on Michigan, reportedly exceeding $20 million, hit former Wolverines staffer Connor Stalions with an eight-year show-cause penalty and docked coach Sherrone Moore with a two-year order, which will include a three-game suspension.
Harbaugh released a statement in August 2024 denying any involvement in the sign-stealing saga that the NCAA found had occurred under his watch.
“Never lie. Never cheat. Never steal,” Harbaugh said, via Daniel Popper of The Athletic. “I was raised with that lesson. I have raised my family on that lesson. I have preached that lesson to the teams that I’ve coached. No one’s perfect. If you stumble, you apologize and you make it right. Today, I do not apologize.
“I did not participate, was not aware nor complicit in those said allegations. So for, it’s back to work and attacking with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind.”
Harbaugh’s attorney, Tom Mars, mocked the NCAA’s ruling against his client. In comments to CBS Sports’ John Talty, Mars said, “I don’t know how Jim feels about it, but I know how upset I would be if I got banned from appearing in traffic court.”
Michigan sign-stealing penalties: Jim Harbaugh’s lawyer mocks NCAA in response to 10-year show-cause
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Author : Brad Crawford
Publish date : 2025-08-18 15:49:00
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