Michigan argues that the Big Ten lacks the authority to suspend Harbaugh for the actions of staffer Connor Stalions, who resigned last week.
Michigan is pushing for the NCAA investigation to run its full course.
The university argues that the conference's actions violate due process and the conference's own handbook.
The University of Michigan has filed a temporary restraining order against the Big Ten Conference following the suspension of football coach Jim Harbaugh.
The university suggests that the decision was influenced by pressure from other conference members.
The University of Michigan has filed a temporary restraining order against the Big Ten Conference and Commissioner Tony Petitti following the suspension of football coach Jim Harbaugh. The suspension is a result of an ongoing investigation into alleged sign-stealing by the university's football program. The university argues that the conference's actions violate due process and the conference's own handbook, and that the decision was made prematurely, before the completion of the investigation.
The university also suggests that the decision was influenced by pressure from other conference members rather than a desire to apply rules fairly and impartially. Michigan is pushing for the NCAA investigation to run its full course to prevent any disruption from its undefeated season on the field. If the suspension stands, Michigan would get Harbaugh back for a potential Big Ten championship game appearance, should the Wolverines make it, as well as a potential bowl game.
Michigan argues that the Big Ten lacks the authority to suspend Harbaugh for the actions of staffer Connor Stalions, who resigned last week. The NCAA is continuing its investigation into Michigan's alleged in-person scouting. Harbaugh has denied any knowledge of the scheme. The NCAA investigation into the matter may not be completed until after the season ends. The school claims the suspension disregards the conference's own handbook, violates due process, and sets an untenable precedent. The school has pushed back, blaming the Big Ten commissioner for taking hasty action. The alleged scheme is centered around former staffer Connor Stalions.
Michigan is pushing for the NCAA investigation to run the full course to prevent any disruption from its undefeated season on the field.
If the suspension stands, Michigan would get Harbaugh back for a potential Big Ten championship game appearance, should the Wolverines make it, as well as a potential bowl game.
The university claims that the conference's actions violate due process and the conference's own handbook, and that the decision was made prematurely, before the completion of the investigation.
The university also suggests that the decision was influenced by pressure from other conference members rather than a desire to apply rules fairly and impartially.