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NFL coach Jim Harbaugh added to lawsuit about hacking allegations against former assistant
FILE - Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh watches players warm up before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Jan. 11, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Ashely Landis, File) FILE - Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh watches players warm up before an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Jan. 11, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Ashely Landis, File) DETROIT (AP) — NFL coach Jim Harbaugh was added Friday to a lawsuit against the University of Michigan and a former assistant football coach who is accused of hacking into the computer accounts of college athletes across the U.S. to look for intimate photos. Attorneys claim Harbaugh, who was Michigan's coach, and others knew that Matt Weiss was seen viewing private information on a computer in December 2022 but still allowed him to continue working as co-offensive coordinator in a national playoff game roughly a week later. Advertisement Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel and other officials were also added to the lawsuit in federal court in Detroit. 'The university's delay in taking meaningful protective action until after a high-stakes game sends a clear message: Student welfare was secondary,' said Parker Stinar, who is the lead lawyer in a class-action lawsuit arising from a criminal investigation of Weiss. Messages seeking comment from Manuel and Harbaugh, who is currently the head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers, were not immediately returned Friday. Separately, Weiss has been charged with identity theft and unauthorized computer access from 2015 to 2023. The indictment says he got access to the social media, email and cloud storage accounts of more than 2,000 college athletes, as well as more than 1,300 students or alumni from schools across the U.S., to find private images, primarily of women. He has pleaded not guilty. Advertisement 'Had Harbaugh implemented basic oversight of his staff, plaintiffs and the class would have been protected against predators such as Weiss,' the updated lawsuit states. 'Instead, Weiss was a highly compensated asset that was promoted by and within the football program, from which position he was able to, and did, target female student athletes.' The lawsuit says a staff member saw Weiss viewing private information at Schembechler Hall, headquarters for the football team, around Dec. 21, 2022, and reported it before Michigan played Texas Christian University in a playoff game days later on Dec. 31. Weiss was fired a few weeks later in January 2023 during an investigation of his computer use. Earlier this year, after charges were filed, Harbaugh told reporters that he didn't know anything about Weiss' troubles until after the playoff game. He said the allegations were "shocking." Advertisement Weiss worked for Harbaugh's brother, John, on the coaching staff of the NFL's Baltimore Ravens before joining the Michigan team in 2021. The lawsuit says Weiss' university computer had encryption software that had to be disabled by an external vendor as part of the investigation. Authorities disclosed in April that thousands of intimate photos and videos were found on his electronic devices and cloud storage accounts.
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NFL coach Jim Harbaugh added to lawsuit about hacking allegations against former assistant
DETROIT (AP) — NFL coach Jim Harbaugh was added Friday to a lawsuit against the University of Michigan and a former assistant football coach who is accused of hacking into the computer accounts of college athletes across the U.S. to look for intimate photos. Attorneys claim Harbaugh, who was Michigan's coach, and others knew that Matt Weiss was seen viewing private information on a computer in December 2022 but still allowed him to continue working as co-offensive coordinator in a national playoff game roughly a week later. Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel and other officials were also added to the lawsuit in federal court in Detroit. 'The university's delay in taking meaningful protective action until after a high-stakes game sends a clear message: Student welfare was secondary,' said Parker Stinar, who is the lead lawyer in a class-action lawsuit arising from a criminal investigation of Weiss. Messages seeking comment from Manuel and Harbaugh, who is currently the head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers, were not immediately returned Friday. Separately, Weiss has been charged with identity theft and unauthorized computer access from 2015 to 2023. The indictment says he got access to the social media, email and cloud storage accounts of more than 2,000 college athletes, as well as more than 1,300 students or alumni from schools across the U.S., to find private images, primarily of women. He has pleaded not guilty. 'Had Harbaugh implemented basic oversight of his staff, plaintiffs and the class would have been protected against predators such as Weiss,' the updated lawsuit states. 'Instead, Weiss was a highly compensated asset that was promoted by and within the football program, from which position he was able to, and did, target female student athletes.' The lawsuit says a staff member saw Weiss viewing private information at Schembechler Hall, headquarters for the football team, around Dec. 21, 2022, and reported it before Michigan played Texas Christian University in a playoff game days later on Dec. 31. Weiss was fired a few weeks later in January 2023 during an investigation of his computer use. Earlier this year, after charges were filed, Harbaugh told reporters that he didn't know anything about Weiss' troubles until after the playoff game. He said the allegations were 'shocking.' Weiss worked for Harbaugh's brother, John, on the coaching staff of the NFL's Baltimore Ravens before joining the Michigan team in 2021. The lawsuit says Weiss' university computer had encryption software that had to be disabled by an external vendor as part of the investigation. Authorities disclosed in April that thousands of intimate photos and videos were found on his electronic devices and cloud storage accounts.
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Michigan Football Beats Alabama For 4-Star D-Lineman Commitment Monday
Michigan Football Beats Alabama For 4-Star D-Lineman Commitment Monday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Michigan football team has become famous nationwide for its stalwart defensive lines led by players including 2025 holdover Rayshaun Benny and departed NFL draft selections Kenneth Grant and Mason Graham. Advertisement The Wolverines have actively searched for Graham and Grant's replacements this offseason with coach Sherrone Moore and defensive line coach Lou Epsposito taking their chances with high grade talent. On Tuesday, Michigan fans, coaches and others got word of the Wolverines' latest commitment, a defensive lineman who was given a four-star rating out of five possible stars by who chose Michigan over their recent rivals the Alabama Crimson Tide. Titan Davis enters Ohio Stadium through the Hazelwood Family Tunnel in Columbus on Sept. 21, 2024. © Lori Schmidt / Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images "IM HOME," Class of 2026 defensive tackle/lineman Titan Davis said on X Monday night as the day's news cycle began to wind down. Davis chose Michigan over the Crimson Tide, Penn State Nittany Lions, Nebraska Cornhuskers, Wisconsin Badgers, Michigan State Spartans, Ohio State Buckeyes and other colleges and universities. Advertisement Davis is listed at 6-foot-4, 262 pounds by A winning player for DeSmet High School in St. Louis, Missouri, Davis finished his junior year with 46 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, and nine sacks, leading his team to a 12-2 record and the state of Missouri's Class 6 state title. He was invited to the Navy All-American Bowl earlier this month and has a high ceiling as a player with the frame to put on more weight while retaining his athleticism. "The pride of DeSmet Jesuit. Going to do big things in Ann Arbor and beyond," one reader wrote under Davis' announcement on Monday. Related: Bryce Underwood's Improved Physique Turns Heads During Camp Appearance Saturday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 24, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Michigan football secures 2026 4-star DL Titan Davis, beating out SEC powerhouse
Michigan football already had one defensive tackle in 2026 committed in Liberty Hill (Tx.) four-star Alister Vallejo pledged to the class when he chose the Wolverines over Notre Dame. But the maize and blue have been hoping for a (literal) big target to come into the fold. But it had some fierce competition from an SEC powerhouse. 2026 St. Louis (Mo.) DeSmet four-star Titan Davis has long been between the Wolverines and Alabama, with his only official visits being to Tuscaloosa in May and Ann Arbor this weekend. It appears as if the Crimson Tide knew what was coming as it accepted a commitment from Indianapolis-based three-star DT J.J. Finch, indicating that perhaps Kalen DeBoer wasn't feeling as good about his chances with Davis. Advertisement It turned out to be prescient. Davis commits to the Wolverines Following a solid official visit for Victors Weekend, Davis ended up pulling the trigger joining the maize and blue. Rated the No. 101 player in the country, regardless of position, according to the 247Sports Composite, Davis comes in at 6-foot-4.5, 270 pounds. He is listed as the 13th-best defensive lineman and second-best player in the state of Missouri. He chose Michigan over Alabama (as mentioned), as well as Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Miami, Nebraska, Oregon, Penn State, Texas, Texas A&M, USC, Wisconsin, and others. Scouting report and highlights Davis had 46 tackles with 18 for loss and nine sacks in his junior season. Here is the player breakdown from 247Sports' Andrew Ivins: Ascending defensive end with a prototypical frame that could fit into an odd or even front at the next level. Began his prep career playing quarterback before flipping to the other side of the ball and finding instant success in the trenches. Flashes the ability to separate and bypass base blocks with his lateral agility. Not the most destructive defender at this stage, but can find a flat back and shoot his hands to gain extension. Solid get-off frequently gives him an advantage in passing situations. Quick to unleash a bull-rush, but can also rip his way around the corner and has the stride length to finish. Enters senior year believed to be north of 6-foot-4, 265 pounds with adequate length in the arms. Must improve pad level and learn how to bring it every single snap, but appears to be rounding into form as he nearly doubled his production as a junior for Missouri's 6A champs. Projects as a potential multi-year contributor and possible impact player for a College Football Playoff contender. Should offer plenty of alignment flex and could very well end up finding a home on the inside depending on how the body matures. Advertisement And here are his junior highlights: The current 2026 class: With Davis now in the fold, here is the class as it currently stands: Davis marks the fourth player on the defensive front to pledge to the maize and blue this cycle. The Wolverines are still targeting five-star edge rushers Carter Meadows and Julian Walker, with both having visited this weekend. This article originally appeared on Wolverines Wire: Michigan football lands top DL Titan Davis for 2026 over Alabama
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Michigan football's Titan Davis commitment for 2026 sparks media, coach reactions
Michigan football recruiting is picking up in a big way, and the Wolverines have been on commit watch for a full 24 hours after head coach Sherrone Moore put out the proverbial bat signal. And some commitments aren't just gargantuan, some might even say they're -- titanic. OK, we'll let ourselves out. Advertisement But it is big news for the maize and blue that they were able to secure the commitment of 2026 St. Louis (Mo.) DeSmet four-star defensive lineman Titan Davis over Alabama. Ranked No. 101 overall, Davis is now the second-highest rated pledge in the 2026 class for the Wolverines. Getting a big recruiting win like this, of course, is cause for celebration. Thus, social media exploded with reactions to Davis joining the Michigan football family. Here are some of our favorite reactions. Michigan defensive coordinator Wink Martindale SI's Trent Knoop 247Sports' Steve Lorenz Michigan director of recruiting Sam Popper MLive's Ryan Zuke Michigan EDGE commit McHale Blade Maize & Blue Review's Trevor McCue Fellow Michigan DT commit Alister Vallejo Michigan director of player personnel Albert Karschnia Michigan offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey Michigan running backs coach Tony Alford 247Sports' Allen Trieu The Wolverine's Anthony Broome Miami commit and No. 1 overall 2026 recruit Jackson Cantwell Alabama writer Clint Lamb This article originally appeared on Wolverines Wire: Big reactions to Michigan football landing Titan Davis over Alabama
