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Michael Kadlick

What Is a Show-Cause Penalty in the NCAA?

Jim Harbaugh was assessed a ten-year show-cause penalty by the NCAA. | Melanie Maxwell / USA TODAY NETWORK

The NCAA released the findings and punishments for the University of Michigan on Friday following their investigation into the Wolverines' elaborate sign-stealing scandal.

The penalties include a 10-year show-cause penalty for former head coach (and current L.A. Chargers head coach) Jim Harbaugh, an eight-year show-cause penalty for supposed ring leader Connor Stalions, and a three-year show-cause penalty for former assistant director of player personnel Denard Robinson.

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