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Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh has been put through the ringer in weeks.
On one hand, Harbaugh has Michigan sitting at 8-0 and as one of the favorites to qualify for, if not win the College Football Playoff.
On the other, Harbaugh and co. are the subject of an NCAA investigation into alleged sign stealing that dates all the way back to the start of the 2021 season.
Harbaugh, of course, denies these allegations.
“I want to make it clear that I, and my staff, will fully cooperate with the investigation into this matter,” He said. “I do not have any knowledge or information regarding the University of Michigan football program illegally stealing signals, nor have I directed any staff member or others to participate in an off-campus scouting assignment. I have no awareness of anyone on our staff having done that or having directed that action. I do not condone or tolerate anyone doing anything illegal or against NCAA rules.
“No matter what program or organization that I have led throughout my career, my instructions and awareness of how we scout opponents have always been firmly within the rules. Pursuant to NCAA rules, I will not be able to comment further while this investigation takes place.”
But the allegations are serious enough to have reportedly slowed contract talks between Harbaugh and the university.
So yeah, things have been tough for ol’ Harbs.
But fear not. Michigan fans have his back. Even if it’s in the most embarrassing way imaginable.
This #Michigan fan has come up with a fun way to show support for Jim Harbaugh. pic.twitter.com/0jwQKqrh4v
— Message Board Geniuses (@BoardGeniuses) November 2, 2023
Michigan message board user @GeraldFord48 took to the iconic MGoBlog board with a suggestion of how fans could support Harbaugh.
“My MGoDad and I were talking and thinking of ways to show support for Jim through all of this. We live out of state and sadly will not be attending the Purdue game in person. For any of you who are going, how about starting a ‘For Jim’s a Jolly Good Fellow’ chant? Maybe when the team first gets the ball on offense. Seems like it might be a fun way to show support for coach.”
Please do this Michigan fans.
Please, please do this.