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The End of the Jim Harbaugh Era at Michigan
More broadly, Moore’s fallout symbolizes the end of the Jim Harbaugh era at Michigan. The program appears to stand on the brink of a complete overhaul. Calls for wiping the slate clean include firing staff associated with Harbaugh's tenure, including Moore, and even the university’s athletic director, Ward Manuel, who has been in position since 2016.
In Manuel’s tenure, Michigan has faced numerous recruiting violations and scandalous episodes, leading many insiders and critics to question the integrity of the program's leadership. The departure of key figures, coupled with recent suspensions and scandals, underscores a systemic issue rooted in a culture that seems to blur the lines of morality, ethics, and rule compliance.