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Michigan’s Targeting Call Appeal Is Denied, Linebacker Jaishawn Barham to Miss 1st Half at Oklahoma
Jaishawn Barham's suspension affects Michigan's linebacker strategy as coach Sherrone Moore advocates for tackling rule changes amid strong linebacker performances.
- Jaishawn Barham, a linebacker for Michigan, will be sidelined for the opening half of Saturday night's matchup against No. 18 Oklahoma after his targeting suspension was upheld despite an appeal.
- Barham was ejected in the third quarter of Michigan's season-opening 34-17 win over New Mexico for a helmet-to-helmet hit on quarterback Jack Layne, leading to the suspension.
- Head coach Sherrone Moore expressed disagreement with the NCAA's targeting ruling, noting that Big Ten officials, including commissioner Tony Petitti and football operations vice president A.J. Edds, also opposed the decision and emphasized the importance of revising the targeting rule to improve tackling instruction.
- Cornerback Zeke Berry noted the team coaches tackling from the chest down to avoid targeting, but he did not believe Barham's hit warranted the call.
- Michigan will adjust without Barham in the first half, with sophomore Cole Sullivan, who performed well in Barham's absence, expected to see increased playing time on Saturday night.
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