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Paul Finebaum would refuse to recognize a national championship for Michigan

Paul Harvey

By Paul Harvey

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Paul Finebaum is still going scorched earth on Michigan and head coach Jim Harbaugh over the sign-stealing investigation into the Wolverines.

On Thursday, news broke that Harbaugh and Michigan were closing the pending litigation against the Big Ten. After previously setting up a hearing to try and get a temporary restraining order for his suspension, the Wolverines opted to pull the plug and swallow the punishment.

During an appearance on the Dan Patrick Show, Finebaum continued to hammer Michigan for what he perceives as wrongdoings, and Finebaum also believes Harbaugh is responsible either way.

“Dan, they did something wrong, whether Harbaugh ordered it or not he’s responsible. That’s what the rulebook says whether you like the rules of the NCAA or not — and I don’t,” said Finebaum. “I have friends who say the NCAA is out to get them, but if you go back, if Jim Harbaugh had just agreed to dismiss these Level II allegations during COVID it would be over. But he wouldn’t… He just wouldn’t admit to doing anything.”

Finebaum specifically cited other coaches who have reacted to the situation to say the Wolverines gained a clear advantage from the entire saga:

“I think all these other coaches chiming in… They all believe — the ones I hear from — that Harbaugh gained not a slight advantage but a significant advantage,” Finebaum explained. “And something should be done, and I frankly don’t think a 3-game suspension is that big of a deal even considering the weight of next week’s game.”

Patrick even asked Finebaum directly if Michigan could be a legitimate champion this season, and Finebaum does not believe so. He said he will “refuse” to recognize the Wolverines as the national champs if they win it all in 2023.

“I will refuse to recognize Michigan as the National Champs. I was taught that athletics should be an even playing field and to me, they are not subscribing to that,” Finebaum said.

As for Michigan, there is still a long way to go before a national championship is considered. The Wolverines must knock off Maryland and Ohio State to get to the Big Ten Championship before Harbaugh would be able to get back on the field.

Paul Harvey

Paul Harvey lives in Atlanta and covers SEC football.

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