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Michigan Wolverines football: Social media reacts to Jim Harbaugh suspension

Here is what social media is saying about Michigan Wolverines football suspending Jim Harbaugh for a trio of games this year.

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1 year ago

August 22, 2023

Blue by Ninety

Michigan football, SEC coach, Sign-stealing, NCAA

Nov 13, 2021; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh points to the fans while walking off of the field following the competition of the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium. Michigan defeated Penn State 21-17. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports

Yesterday, the Michigan Wolverines football program announced a self-imposed three-game punishment for its 9th-year head coach ahead of the 2023 season. Here is how social media is reacting to the Jim Harbaugh suspension news.

Michigan Wolverines football coach facing self-imposed three-game suspension during the 2023 season

Following months of battling against the NCAA over ‘Burgergate,’ as it is now known, there appeared to be no end in sight for Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan Wolverines football program. The decision was moved to the NCAA infractions committee, which will meet and determine punishment sometime in 2024.

At first, it appeared that 9th-year Michigan Wolverines football head coach Jim Harbaugh was off the hook and would coach the entire 2023 season; however, yesterday, the school and Harbaugh agreed on a self-imposed three-game suspension, which will sideline Harbaugh for Michigan’s matchups against East Carolina, UNLV, and Bowling Green this fall.

Judging by statements released from Coach Harbaugh, the university, and a few players (who addressed the media yesterday afternoon), it sounds like the Michigan Wolverines football program is maintaining a positive outlook for the 2023 season despite all of this outside noise. That said, some fans are not too happy about this news, and appear to have an opposite mindset.

With the 2023 season just 11 days from kicking off in Ann Arbor, here is some of the latest buzz regarding the Jim Harbaugh suspension news and more.

Social media reactions to the Jim Harbaugh suspension news

Nobody, and I mean nobody, cares more about Jim Harbaugh being suspended than Michigan State fans.

— Blue By 90 (@bluebyninety) August 21, 2023

2-3 years ago rival fan bases were making jokes wanting Jim Harbaugh to get a lifetime contract 🤔

….now they’re hoping he leaves 🍔

Let that sink in 😂💪〽️ #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/DYgyMdNrtL

— Michigan Football on UMGoBlue (@UMGoBlog) August 22, 2023

Don't Get Bitter. Get Better! – Jim Harbaugh pic.twitter.com/EsOFO9q3QL

— Muneer Uddin (@Justwin1771) August 22, 2023

Jim Harbaugh now suspended for 3 games from a self-imposed suspension by Michigan. Good thing they scheduled a cupcake non-conference slate

— Daily MSU (@daily_msu) August 21, 2023

This might be the most blown out of proportion NCAA investigation I’ve ever seen, glad it’s finally over

— Josh Augdahl 〽️ (@UMFanAugdahl) August 21, 2023

The NCAA clearly offered to drop the case against Harbaugh next offseason if they self-imposed a suspension themselves, after homeboy broke their own fucking rules by releasing a public statement in the middle of ongoing litigation. pic.twitter.com/M4lkco98K5

— MGo🫘 (@MJoeBean) August 21, 2023

Weird for Michigan to come out and publicly admit Jim Harbaugh is a Liar and Cheater….

NCAA will still investigate and determine his punishment. Michigan is hoping to appease the NCAA by suspending him and admitting he is a Liar and Cheater.

Did I mention he is a LIAR and a… https://t.co/FB5RVtBRvy

— Jeremiah (@SYRmotsag) August 21, 2023

I certainly hope that Jim Harbaugh signed off (or maybe it was his idea) on this three game suspension. Because if he didn't Warde is finished at UM.

— Be A Goldfish (@JeylloBe) August 21, 2023

Idk what #JimHarbaugh did. Regardless, this self-imposed 3 game suspension is a joke. They play East Carolina, UNLV, and Bowling Green before opening #BigTen play with Rutgers. That’s a vacation. He should serve a suspension for this self-imposed suspension 😂

— Cognac and Lamar Jack 🇺🇸🇳🇬 (@chewtunes) August 22, 2023

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