What did Jim Harbaugh do? Here’s what you need to know about his absence from 3 Michigan Wolverines’ games

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Jim Harbaugh is set to return to the sidelines for the Michigan Wolverines as they face their first significant challenge of the season against Rutgers. However, Harbaugh was conspicuously absent from the first three games due to a self-imposed suspension. During his absence, Michigan's defense performed admirably, and the team secured convincing victories. Now, as Harbaugh returns, it's worth delving into why he wasn't present for those initial matchups.

What did Jim Harbaugh do?

Michigan started the season strong, facing East Carolina, UNLV, and Bowling Green. Despite Harbaugh's absence, the team showcased an impressive defense, keeping their opponents from scoring offensive touchdowns and consistently reaching or exceeding 30 points in each game.

However, Jim Harbaugh's suspension was far from routine. It was prompted by several NCAA violations, including one Level I violation and multiple Level II violations. The most severe allegation claimed that Harbaugh had lied to NCAA investigators regarding potential recruiting violations, with the infamous «cheeseburger incident» at the center.

The Level I violation stemmed from an alleged meeting between Harbaugh and two recruits during an NCAA recruiting dead period, with a receipt for cheeseburgers at The Brown Jug restaurant in Ann Arbor serving as crucial evidence. This seemingly trivial incident caused outrage, as many believed Harbaugh was being unfairly targeted by the NCAA for an innocuous violation.

NCAA's Vice President of Hearing Operations, Derrick Crawford, refuted claims that the investigation revolved around cheeseburgers. Instead, he clarified that the Michigan infractions case pertained to impermissible recruiting activities during the COVID-19 dead period