Former Ohio State Star Defends Michigan, Jim Harbaugh

The former Ohio State running back defends Jim Harbaugh and Michigan on social media amidst an NCAA investigation.

Every day more and more information comes out about the Michigan football program -- regardless if it's important news or just another publication running rampant with little information. 

The Wolverines are under another NCAA investigation involving low-level staffer Connor Stalions who allegedly stole signals illegally. Stalions reportedly bought tickets under his name to over 30 Big Ten games and a few other teams outside of the Big Ten to send people to go record opposing teams' signals that Michigan would be facing. 

So far, there is no connection between what Stalions did and Jim Harbaugh. Harbaugh is on record denying to know or direct anything that has occurred within the program. As of now, it's a wait-and-see thing to see what the NCAA may or may not do to the Wolverines. 

There are plenty of people in the media coming to Michigan's defense in this ordeal. Plenty of former players and analysts are on the Wolverines' side, while others are hoping to see the worst possible penalty for Michigan. 

One shocking defender of Harbaugh and Michigan is former Ohio State star, national champion, and Freshman of the Year -- Maurice Clarett. 

Clarett went to social media and had a two-part tweet to support Jim Harbaugh and the Wolverines. 

"I can go back and forth with the Michigan and OSU banter. It’s fun and comical on lots of levels. I can take the jokes about my past and all of the above…. In all honesty I think the investigation into Michigan for the hamburger, sign viewing or whatever it is is another reason for everyone to be mad at the NCAA. I’ve spoken up for Michigan in both cases. It’s actually stupid. Good scouting gets you all of the signs and signals you want. Michigan is a good football team and it’s actually healthy to have wins/loses go both ways. In all of this… realize who we all should be mad at and it’s the NCAA and it’s silly rules."

"I had a great birthday today but wanted to say something before I went to sleep. I don’t like this thing going on with Harbaugh. It feels like the Michigan version of Tressel and the tattoos. Ruining or trying to defame these coaches after work put in to build these programs isn’t cool. The rivalry is cool to joke around with and have fun with but I wish there was a time when more coaches/public would just be vocal about how silly some of this stuff is. Idk… just my thoughts on all of it. Until tomorrow…."

I can go back and forth with the Michigan and OSU banter. It’s fun and comical on lots of levels. I can take the jokes about my past and all of the above…. In all honesty I think the investigation into Michigan for the hamburger, sign viewing or whatever it is is another reason…

— Maurice Clarett (@ReeseClarett13) October 29, 2023

I had a great birthday today but wanted to say something before I went to sleep. I don’t like this thing going on with Harbaugh. It feels like the Michigan version of Tressel and the tattoos. Ruining or trying to defame these coaches after work put in to build these programs… pic.twitter.com/RdNij0i7sP

— Maurice Clarett (@ReeseClarett13) October 30, 2023

Clarett starred at Ohio State in 2002 and helped the Buckeyes win a national championship over Miami. But after some off-field incidents, Clarett's time with Ohio State ended after just one season. He was suspended for the 2003 season and after being dismissed, Clarett ended his Ohio State career with a national championship and a Big Ten Freshman of the Year award.