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Urban Meyer praised the NCAA for not punishing current Michigan players for past sign-stealing violations, drawing from his own experience at Ohio State where players were penalized for violations before their time. He emphasized that the NCAA's decision reflects the diminished enforcement power of the organization.
Jim Harbaugh responded briefly to NCAA sanctions related to Michigan's sign-stealing scandal, emphasizing his non-engagement with the issue, amid ongoing penalties including a 10-year show-cause penalty and Michigan's probation. Harbaugh, now coaching the Los Angeles Chargers, remains under scrutiny for violations linked to the Michigan case, with his legal representative disputing the NCAA's communication claims.
Jim Harbaugh has remained silent on Michigan's recent NCAA sanctions related to a sign-stealing scandal, which resulted in a significant fine and suspension for current coach Sherrone Moore, but no postseason ban. Harbaugh, now coaching the Chargers, previously denied knowledge of the scandal and is appealing the NCAA's findings. The scandal has cast a shadow over Michigan's 2023 championship season.
The NCAA has imposed a 10-year 'show cause' order on Jim Harbaugh, former Michigan coach and current Chargers coach, related to the Connor Stalions scandal, but neither the NCAA nor the Chargers have commented on the matter, leaving potential league actions uncertain.
Florida State University has fired offensive coordinator Alex Atkins, defensive coordinator Adam Fuller, and wide receivers coach Ron Dugans following a 52-3 loss to Notre Dame, amid a disappointing 1-9 season. Linebackers coach Randy Shannon will assume the defensive coordinator role, while head coach Mike Norvell will handle offensive play-calling. The dismissals will cost FSU approximately $8.5 million. The team has struggled offensively and defensively, ranking among the worst in Division 1. Additionally, FSU faces NCAA sanctions related to NIL violations.
Florida State football and assistant coach Alex Atkins have been hit with sanctions from the NCAA for a recruiting violation involving impermissible contact with an NIL-related booster during a Spring 2022 recruiting event. Atkins will be suspended for the first three games of the 2024 regular season and faces a two-year show-cause, while head coach Mike Norvell is expected to be charged under NCAA "strict liability" head coach responsibility rules. Other penalties include probation, scholarship reductions, and a financial penalty.
Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh is facing a potential four-game suspension as punishment for alleged rules violations, including a Level I charge of misleading investigators. However, the suspension is unlikely to have a significant impact on the team's high hopes for the season, as they have a relatively easy opening schedule. The allegations and penalties add to the drama surrounding the program, which has already faced NFL rumors, NCAA investigations, and staff changes. Despite the off-field distractions, Michigan is considered a top contender for a national championship, and the team's success will ultimately determine the significance of Harbaugh's absence.
Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel expresses relief as the NCAA Committee on Infractions releases the program's punishment, which does not include a bowl ban. Heupel is "really excited" for the outcome, as the current players are protected and the future players as well. The punishment includes an $8 million fine, scholarship losses, recruiting limitations, and vacating some wins from the time of the violations. Heupel views the lack of a bowl ban as a huge victory for the program, allowing them to move forward without ambiguity. The program has already self-imposed penalties and will continue to do so in the future.