Jim Harbaugh may be coming back to the Wolverines next season, however, the future of one of his offensive coordinators has just become more cloudy.
According to the Detroit News, co-offensive coordinator Matt Weiss has been suspended pending the results of an investigation into possible computer crimes that reportedly occurred at Schembechler hall between December 21-23.
University of Michigan officials late Tuesday placed co-offensive coordinator Matt Weiss on paid leave while university police investigators probe alleged computer crimes at Schembechler Hall, the nerve center of the football team that includes the offices of coach Jim Harbaugh and staff.
The exact focus of the investigation was unclear late Tuesday, but it’s the latest legal inquiry to emerge during an offseason clouded by the threat of recruiting violations. The change in Weiss’ employment status came less than two hours after UM Deputy Police Chief Crystal James issued a statement prompted by questions from The Detroit News about law enforcement searches on Jan. 10 at Weiss’ home in Ann Arbor and at Schembechler Hall.
“The University of Michigan Police Department is investigating a report of computer access crimes that occurred at Schembechler Hall during Dec. 21 through the 23rd of 2022,” James’ statement reads. “Since this is an ongoing investigation, there is no additional information to share.”
Detroit News
The 39-year-old Weiss released a statement to ESPN that read, “I am aware of the ongoing investigation by the University of Michigan Police Department and fully cooperating with investigators. I look forward to the matter being resolved. Out of respect for the integrity of the investigation, I will not have any further comment.”
Weiss has been with the Wolverines for two seasons having just been promoted to the co-offensive coordinator position just this past year. This latest news surrounding the Michigan program comes as the NCAA has also launched its own investigation into Jim Harbaugh over four potential Level I violations and a possible Level I violation against Harbaugh himself.
Interesting… Perhaps Weiss too was trying to get a leg up on what was happening with Harbaugh and the NFL..,
