News broke Thursday that Mazi Smith, a Michigan defensive tackle and team captain, was charged on Wednesday for carrying a concealed weapon.
The incident took place on Oct. 7, the day before the Wolverines faced Indiana.
Michigan’s athletic director, Warde Manuel, and the Wolverines’ head football coach, Jim Harbaugh, issued statements on the matter.
Warde Manuel:
We are aware of the charge against Mazi from a traffic stop back in October. Mazi was honest, forthcoming and cooperative from the very beginning and is a tremendous young man. He is not and never has been considered a threat to the university or community.
Based on the information communicated to us, we will continue to allow the judicial process to play out. Mazi will continue to participate as a member of the team.
Jim Harbaugh:
I have respect for our judicial process and with that respect brings confidence that a fair and just resolution is forthcoming. Mazi’s character and the trust that he has earned over the past four years will continue to be considered throughout the process.
We will continue to update when there is more information.
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