Watch: UM players send message supporting suspended HC

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Watch: Michigan players send message supporting suspended Jim Harbaugh

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated 9/2/23

Michigan Wolverines players sent messages of support to coach Jim Harbaugh as they began their season on Saturday.

With Harbaugh suspended for the first three games of the season, the offense saw fit to send a message of support during Saturday’s game against East Carolina. As the Wolverines broke the huddle for their first offensive play, they lined up and held up four fingers, representing the number Harbaugh wore as Michigan quarterback.

Look at this @UMichFootball formation.

: Peacock pic.twitter.com/U0BjITrcG0

— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) September 2, 2023

In addition, quarterback J.J. McCarthy sent a clear message of his own by wearing a jersey with a “Free Harbaugh” message on it while arriving.

#Michigan has arrived. pic.twitter.com/7pfkJUZERW

— Isaiah Hole (@isaiahhole) September 2, 2023

Harbaugh is still facing NCAA discipline for allegedly lying to investigators over recruiting violations. His three-game suspension is self-imposed by the university in a bid to stave off a significant suspension later on. The players may think he got a raw deal, but the university evidently does not.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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