Michigan has been handed over a 4-year probation, fines exceeding $30 million, and some limitations in its recruiting over the sign-stealing scandal. And yet, it still feels like the Wolverines have been let off easy. For one, USC’s punishments, when Reggie Bush even had to return his Heisman, seem far more severe and unjust after seeing the NCAA decision for Michigan. But also because the dominant entities involved in the scandal, including Jim Harbaugh, have largely escaped punishment. But for Paul Finebaum? His premonitions 8 years back about the former Michigan head coach are passing the test of time now.
8 years back in 2017, Michigan had Jim Harbaugh as head coach, and even then, the now-Chargers’ head coach was involved in a low-profile controversy. Harbaugh had hired the father of