Former Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh given suspension, show-cause by NCAA: Social media reacts
Former Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh on Wednesday received a one-year suspension and four-year show-cause in relation to Michigan's recruiting violations during the COVID-19 dead period.
The now-Los Angeles Chargers coach — who left the program in January after leading the Wolverines to their first national title since the 1997 season — was deemed to have shown “unethical conduct” and a failure to promote “an atmosphere of compliance."
Harbaugh's show-cause will run effective immediately from Aug. 7, 2024 through Aug. 6, 2028. If Harbaugh were to leave the NFL return to the college ranks, he would be suspended for the entirety of his first season with that program.
REQUIRED READING: NCAA hits former Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh with suspension, show-cause for recruiting violations
While this has no impact on past games between the Wolverines and Buckeyes — Harbaugh won three straight games over Ohio State, including a 30-24 win in 2023 — it didn't hold back Ohio State fans from voicing their opinions about Harbaugh and "that team up north."
Here's a snippet of reactions on social media from Buckeyes and college football fans to Harbaugh receiving his penalty:
Social media reacts to Jim Harbaugh suspension, show-cause
"NEVER LIE, NEVER CHEAT, NEVER STEAL" - Jim Harbaugh less than 48 hours before being suspended for lying, cheating, and stealing. https://t.co/fo7877pBFH
— Ohio’s Tate (@BarstoolTate) August 7, 2024
Jim Harbaugh went 0-5 against Ohio State, was too cowardly to play The Game in 2020, oversaw a program-wide cheating operation for three years, and then quit after the NCAA found out.
The most Michigan Man to ever live.— Morgan Hughes 🥥🌴 (@Morgan_Hughes) August 4, 2024
Jim Harbaugh’s first 6 years winning %
.681
Jim Harbaugh’s last 3 years winning %
.917
Wonder what changed— Official Ohio State DG (@DylanEveryday) August 5, 2024
Jim Harbaugh, head coach of the Chargers, seeing the NCAA punish him. pic.twitter.com/ABXi70j0YO https://t.co/jXr4dpWY6b
— Ben Stevens (@BenScottStevens) August 7, 2024
NCAA: we are imposing a one-year suspension on Jim Harbaugh
Jim Harbaugh: pic.twitter.com/sY0aijceQZ— Sam Ali (@SamAliSports) August 7, 2024
Jim Harbaugh has been given a 1-season suspension if he returns to college coaching 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/BDYH0NcAD3
— Bussin' With The Boys (@BussinWTB) August 7, 2024
Imagine paying this loser
Not one reporting of Jim Harbaugh today
Biggest scam @SamWebb77 pic.twitter.com/6UYM3gV1E9— Official Ohio State DG (@DylanEveryday) August 7, 2024
The NCAA giving Jim Harbaugh a 4 year show cause after he signed a 5 year contract with the Chargers https://t.co/5giF7bG1sr pic.twitter.com/r2oCX3X7un
— Ohio State Deserves Better (@BCSNostalgia) August 7, 2024
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