The NCAA is expected to file a Notice of Allegations against Michigan for the Connor Stalions scouting scandal "as soon as this week," The Wolverine reported Monday.
Stalions, the former Michigan analyst turned subject of an upcoming Netflix documentary, is expected to be charged with failure to cooperate in an investigation, both before and after his Nov. 3 dismissal -- a Level 1 violation.
Another "former staffer" is expected to be charged with a Level 1 violation involving "dinner and a ride for student-athletes." The Detroit News reported back in December that Jim Harbaugh was expected to face a Level 1 charge for meeting with recruits during the COVID-19 dead period. Harbaugh famously claimed he just met a recruit for a cheeseburger; the NCAA claimed that statement was false or misleading. The Wolverine reported two former coaches are expected to face Level 2 chrages.
Harbaugh, of course, is now the head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers and at 60 years old with a national championship won at his alma mater, he is incredibly unlikely to return to college football no matter the outcome of the investigation.
Speaking of that national championship, Michigan does not expect to vacate any wins gained during Stalions's employment or after. The Wolverine reported the NCAA could seek a postseason ban of one-to-two years, but Michigan expects to fight any such punishment, preferring a monetary fine instead.
Finally, The Wolverine reported a current staffer is believed to have deleted text messages to and from Stalions, but is not clear if that will surface in the NOA.
Either way, Michigan is not expected to sit before the NCAA Committee on Infractions until the middle of next year.
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