The sports world was rocked by new allegations surrounding the Michigan football program, with a draft of the NCAA’s notice of allegations being obtained by ESPN over the weekend. The notice claimed that Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore allegedly deleted a thread of 52 text messages with former Wolverines employee Connor Stalions in 2023, on the same day when reports surfaced that Stalions was at the center of a scheme to steal play-calling signals from future opponents.
Meanwhile, Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh, who is currently over 2,000 miles away from Ann Arbor and gearing up for his first season with the Los Angeles Chargers, faced questions about these allegations after the team’s training camp practice on Monday.
In response to the accusations, Harbaugh told reporters in El Segundo, Calif., “Never lie. Never cheat. Never steal. I was raised on 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 me, it’s back to work and attacking with an enthusiasm unknown to mankind.”
According to the notice of allegations, Harbaugh is also accused of not cooperating with the NCAA’s investigation because he did not allow the organization to review records from his personal cell phone. This could potentially result in a show-cause penalty if Harbaugh were to return to coaching in the college ranks.
The situation has sparked debate and controversy in the football community, with many eagerly awaiting the outcome of the investigation and any potential ramifications for Harbaugh and the Michigan football program. It remains to be seen how this will impact Harbaugh’s future in coaching and the reputation of the Michigan program as a whole. The football world is watching closely as this story continues to unfold.