Michigan's shift in handling the suspension of football coach Jim Harbaugh aligns with developments in the NCAA's investigation into alleged cheating by the Wolverines.
Changes in Michigan's approach to Jim Harbaugh's suspension coincide with significant developments in the NCAA's probe into the team's alleged cheating, sources say.
Michigan's response to Jim Harbaugh's suspension evolved alongside new revelations in the NCAA's ongoing investigation into the Wolverines' cheating allegations.
The University of Michigan altered its stance on Jim Harbaugh's suspension as the NCAA's investigation into alleged cheating unfolded, sources reveal.
The university and Harbaugh initially planned to challenge the Big Ten's suspension through legal action, but this changed with recent NCAA developments.
Michigan withdrew its lawsuit against the Big Ten challenging Harbaugh's suspension, and the university fired linebackers coach Chris Partridge amid NCAA revelations.
ESPN sources report that the NCAA provided evidence to Michigan, indicating a booster's involvement in funding an impermissible sign-stealing operation and suggesting tampering by coach Chris Partridge.
Michigan received NCAA evidence this week linking a booster to an impermissible sign-stealing operation and suggesting tampering by coach Chris Partridge, prompting changes in the university's response.