Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh delivered a scathing statement on the “egregious” and “sickening” incident in which a number of Michigan State players “assaulted” sophomore defensive back Ja’Den McBurrows and graduate defensive back Gemon Green in the Michigan Stadium tunnel following Saturday’s game.
“There needs to be accountability,” Harbaugh said Monday. “There needs to be a full, thorough, timely investigation. I can’t imagine that this will not result in criminal charges. The videos are bad and it’s clear what transpired. It seems very open and shut. As they say, watch the tape.
“I’m coming from a perspective of being a parent. And these young men are entrusted to me by their families. We have the responsibility to each player to treat them like our own. And I take that responsibility very seriously. An apology will not get the job done in this instance. There should be serious consequences for the many individuals that are culpable.”
Harbaugh said that McBurrows — who attempted...