When will college football get funny if Jim Harbaugh doesn’t show up in disguise for the next episode of the Michigan cheating scandal? The Big Ten took as long as possible to announce a possible game-changing decision: Harbaugh will not be allowed to coach in the last three games of the season, while matters are still under investigation. Was the punishment appropriate or a bit comical, given the strangeness of the whole situation? The hazy aspect of the issue brings to light the need to punish quickly while the actual truth is yet uncovered. The close relationship between the new commissioner and Michigan is off to a rocky start, and will be worth watching. Michigan is expected to fight the decision using legal means to keep Harbaugh on the sideline and maintain their undefeated season and national title pursuit. The naming of Harbaugh’s suspension on live television only made matters worse. Michigan is dismayed and accuses Commissioner Petitti of personal scorn. This is a difficult time in college football and predictions are risky. The evidence will eventually prove things, but the suspension feels as absurd as the crime itself.

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