The NCAA investigation into sign-stealing allegations against the Michigan football program has compelled the university to table a contract offer to coach Jim Harbaugh.
An extension for Harbaugh has been rumored for months. But that offer has now been rescinded, according to The Wall Street Journal. However, other outlets covering Michigan football, including the Detroit News, report that the school withdrew the contract just days after it was negotiated, upon news of the sign-stealing accusations becoming public on Oct. 19.
Since then, more stories about the alleged scheme have been reported, including the naming of staffer Connor Stalions as the person responsible for devising a sign-stealing system involving “scouts” hired to record video of opponents’ sidelines that violate NCAA rules.